Heavy Equipment Operator

Public Servants Making A Difference!

Whether you are just starting your career or you're an experienced professional, the City of Statesboro offers a variety of career opportunities with its many departments and divisions. As an employee of the City, the work you do will directly benefit the citizens of Statesboro. So why not join our team and make a difference in your community?

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

Equal Opportunity Statement
The City of Statesboro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the City of Statesboro will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with eligible disabilities (unless the disability precludes performance of the essential functions of the position).
The City of Statesboro is a drug-free workplace. 
The City of Statesboro participates in E-Verify.