Medium Equipment Operator- Water Distribution

City of Savannah•Savannah, GA

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This position operates medium equipment for the assigned department. The work consists of related duties connected to operating equipment to maintain city parks and facilities. Malfunctioning equipment and inclement weather contribute to the complexity of the position. The purpose of this position is to operate equipment to maintain city parks and facilities. Successful performance helps ensure the maintenance and beautification of city property.

Requirements

Requires a High School Diploma or GED equivalent, with two years of medium equipment operation and maintenance experience; or any equivalent combination of education, training, and experience.
Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.
Knowledge of water infrastructure repair and maintenance.
Knowledge of safety practices and procedures.
Knowledge of department policies and procedures.
Skill in the operation of work-related equipment, including tractors, flatbed trucks, dump trucks, backhoes, trimmers, blowers, and front-end loaders.
Skill in performing maintenance checks of equipment.
Skill in oral and written communication.

Responsibilities

Maintains assigned equipment; completes minor repairs; washes and greases equipment.
Perform pre-trip inspection.
Transports equipment to job sites.
Ensures that work sites are compliant with safety guidelines.
Informs surrounding residents of work in progress.
Operates jackhammer, backhoe, and hand tools to excavate water lines.
Operates the tapping machine.
Digs trenches, cuts streets, sidewalks, and driveways.
Measures and cuts tubing and wire.
Excavates and cleans meter boxes.
Repairs lines and main breaks.
Assists in the installation, repair, and maintenance of fire hydrants
Operates backhoe, mini excavator, crew trucks, and concrete saws.
Performs or assists with street construction and maintenance activities.
Maintains rights-of-way, streets, and sidewalks.
Maintains, inspects, and operates various hand and power tools and small equipment, and asphalt and cement demolition and finishing equipment.
Sets up traffic control devices around work sites.
Loads construction debris onto trucks.
Moves dirt, gravel, rock, sand, and other heavy materials.
Performs other related duties as assigned.