Heavy Equipment Operator

The Heavy Equipment Operator operates heavy equipment and performs other duties in the construction, repair, and maintenance of the city's stormwater system.

• Operates a variety of equipment used in stormwater system construction, maintenance, and repair, including front-end loader, dozer, tractor, forklift, camera truck, cherry picker, side arm tractor, bucket truck, and other equipment.
• Operates a variety of hand and power tools, including jackhammer, chainsaw, chop saw, water pumps, lawn mowers, chemical sprayers, etc.
• Operates vehicles such as a dump truck, vac truck, street sweeper, etc.
• Installs cross drains and driveways; clears drainage ditches; clears brush and trees from right-of-way; patches street cuts with asphalt; grades ditches; installs stormwater drainage pipes.
• Builds catch basins, block walls, manholes, and other structures; sets up concrete forms; pours and finishes concrete.
• Cleans, maintains, and repairs tools and equipment.
• Responds to after-hours emergencies.
• Sets up work safety zones at work sites.

• High School Diploma or GED;
• At least one (1) year of experience in a related field;
• Or equivalent training, education, and/or experience; and
• Valid State of Georgia Driver's License.

• Valid State of Georgia Class A or B Commercial Driver's License. ($23.92 / hour)

The selected candidate must complete the following requirements prior to starting with the City of Statesboro:

• Background Investigation
• Pre-Employment Urinalysis
• Pre-Employment Physical