Senior Maintenance Worker - Sewer Maintenance

Senior Maintenance Worker - Sewer Maintenance

Salary

$40,682.00 Annually

Location

Savannah, GA

Job Type

Full-Time Permanent

Job Number

2502340

Department

Water Distribution

Opening Date

06/05/2025

Closing Date

6/12/2025 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Purpose

This position is responsible for participating in the maintenance of the sewer conveyance system.

We offer great pay and excellent benefits, including medical, dental, and vision plans, life insurance, employee/spouse/child supplemental life insurance, short-term disability, tuition reimbursement, wellness programs, a deferred compensation plan (457 B), a pension plan, a flexible spending account, an employee referral program, home purchase assistance, and 12 paid holidays!

Women, Minorities, and Veterans Are Encouraged to Apply!

Essential Job Functions

• Serves as lead worker to perform skilled, semi-skilled, and maintenance tasks in repairing sewer lines.
• Serves as lead worker in the repair of sewer and water manholes.
• Serves as lead worker to cut and remove asphalt and concrete roadways.
• Operates various hand and power tools.
• Maintains assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Directs traffic around repair sites.
• Assists in the enforcement of safety procedures.
• Repairs landscaping
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

High School diploma or GED equivalent; one (1) year of related maintenance experience necessary.

Must possess and maintain a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history.

May require the following certifications/licenses:

• Confined Space Safety Certification
• ICS100 and ICS700
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• Traffic control Flagging certification

Additional Requirements

Background investigation, including supervised drug screen, post-offer/pre-employment medical screen; and verification of education, certifications, and licenses required prior to employment.

Additional Information

• Knowledge of equipment and tools necessary to perform essential duties.
• Knowledge of job-related safety hazards and precautionary methods
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in the operation of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Skill in oral communication.

CITY OF SAVANNAH EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Overview of Benefits

Paid Holiday

Paid Vacation

Paid Sick Leave

Defined Benefit Retirement Pension Plan

Protective Services Retirement Plan (select positions)

Deferred Compensation Retirement Plan

Retirement Seminars

PPO Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

Vision Insurance

Flexible Spending Accounts

Wellness Programs

Health & Wellness Incentives

Long Term Disability

Excellence and Service Recognition

Employee Development and In-Service Training

Educational Assistance Program

Uniform Allowance (select positions)

Employee Assistance Program

Discounts and Memberships

Employee Relations

Direct Deposit

Credit Union

Pretax Parking Deductions

Employer Assisted Home Purchase Program

Domestic Partnership Benefits

Healthcare

PPO Medical Plus Plan

PPO Medical Basic Plan

Dental Plus Plan

Dental Basic Plan

Vision Service Plan

Life Insurance

Basic Life and ADD

Supplemental Life Employee

Supplemental Life Spouse

Supplemental Life Child

Benefits costs are paid by the City of Savannah, by the employee or shared by both the City and the employee.

01

Do you have a High School Diploma or GED ?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you hold a valid state driver's license with an acceptable driving history?

• Yes
• No

03

How many years of maintenance experience do you have?

04

Supplemental Question 1 Describe your experience serving as a lead worker to perform skilled, semi-skilled, and maintenance tasks in repairing sewer lines. (The name of the employer where this experience was obtained must be included in the Work History section of the application.)

05

Supplemental Question 2 Describe your experience with repair and sewer and water manholes. (The name of the employee where this experience was obtained must be included in the Work History section of the application).

Required Question