Listing Summary

Equipment Operator (Water and Sewer)

The City of Americus is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Equipment Operator.  The beginning salary for this position is $26,881 annually ($12.92/ hour).

Responsibilities of this position are to drive/operate trucks and equipment in support of public works maintenance and construction projects. Works involves loading, transporting and unloading materials and equipment to and from work sites; and operating equipment and vehicles for assigned project tasks; operating various equipment such as power tools, hand tools, pumps, jack hammers and chain saws.

Requirements include High School Diploma or its recognized equivalent GED; supplemented by six (6) months experience in manual labor and the operating and driving of vehicles and equipment in support of maintenance projects. Required qualifications may be any equivalent combination of education, training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities for this job. Must possess and maintain a valid Georgia Driver’s License. Proof of requirements must be provided at time of applying. 

How to Apply: THIS POSITION IS OPEN UNTIL FILLED. Resumes will not be accepted without an application. An application may be obtained by visiting the City's website at www.americusga.gov. An application and a full copy of the job description may be obtained from the Human Resources Department. Applications and all supporting documentation MUST be submitted to the Human Resources Department by Fax at 229-924-2012, by email at employment@americusga.gov, by mail or in person at the City Americus Human Resources Department, 101 W. Lamar Street Americus, GA 31709, 3rd Floor, Ste. 301. For further details, please contact the HR Department at 229-924-4411, Monday- Friday (8am-5pm).

EEOC: The City of Americus is an equal employment opportunity provider, regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other class protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, the City of Americus will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities.