Equipment Operator II

Discover the best of suburban and urban living in Chatham County, Coastal Georgia. This welcoming community offers an excellent balance for living, working, and enjoying life. As the fifth-oldest county in Georgia and the largest outside of Atlanta, Chatham County has a lot to offer. You'll love our beautiful riverfront, which includes the city of Savannah and a three-mile beach on Tybee Island. Chatham County Government is supported by over 2,100 diverse team members across 40 departments, all dedicated to serving the county. We draw talent nationwide by providing outstanding benefits, competitive salaries, and growth opportunities. Join Team Chatham today!

Description

Looking for a stable job with weekends off and generous vacation time? Join our team at Chatham County Public Works as an Equipment Operator II in Solid Waste Management, where you'll operate medium-weight motorized equipment and enjoy benefits like annual salary increases, 12 vacation days, and 12 paid holidays per year. If you hold a Commercial Driver's License and have experience operating motorized equipment, apply to become a valuable member of our team.

Examples of Duties

• Operates light to medium weight trucks or other light to medium weight motorized equipment in maintenance, construction, or sanitation work activities.
• Operates a trash compactor daily and supervises a small crew assigned to the compactor that removes yard waste and bulky items from the right-of-way.
• Overtime and weekend work may be required, including during times of emergency.
• Other duties may be assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED, and
• At least two (2) years' experience operating motorized equipment of medium weight, or one (1) year experience operating the primary equipment of the position; or
• An equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must possess and be able to maintain a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License at the time of application.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a hazardous materials endorsement within six (6) months of employment.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a Georgia Safety Council Flagger's License within one (1) year of employment.
• Must provide and wear approved steel toe protective footwear.

During emergencies and disasters affecting Chatham County, you may be required to report to work as part of a disaster operations team.

In accordance with the Department of Transportation, Commercial Driver's License (CDL) holders and those employed in safety-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing.

Candidates with direct and relevant experience may receive an offer of up to 10% above the minimum salary that is posted, reflecting their exceptional qualifications.

Chatham County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, religion, age, physical or mental disability, genetic information, marital status, or military/veteran status in accordance with applicable federal, state and local laws.