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HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR
Cityofamericus · Americus, GA, United States · Active · $29,636–$14 / hour · SmartRecruiters
Job facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Company | Cityofamericus |
| Title | HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR |
| Normalized title | - |
| Department / team | Other |
| Location | Americus, GA, United States |
| Work model | - |
| Employment type | Full Time |
| Salary | $29,636–$14 / hour |
| Status | active |
| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
| Posted / first seen | 2023-09-20 / 2026-05-31 |
| Changed / last seen | 2026-05-31 / 2026-06-06 |
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| Company | Cityofamericus |
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| ATS provider | SmartRecruiters |
Description
The City of Americus is a local municipal government that serves a population of 17,041, with 150 full time and 12 part time employees. We are an innovative, clean, and safe city where our citizens enjoy a good quality of life. We are committed to creating an outstanding level of opportunities for our diverse population, and to also provide quality governmental services, cultivate economic development, and promote quality jobs and successful businesses.
The City of Americus is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Heavy Equipment Operator . The beginning salary for this position is $29,636.00 annually ($14.25/hr.).
Responsibilities for this position include driving/operating heavy construction equipment and trucks in support of public works street maintenance and construction projects. Work involves loading, transporting and unloading materials and equipment to and from work sites; and operating heavy equipment in order to construct, repair and maintain City water and sewer infrastructure and related services.
Requirements include High School Diploma or its recognized equivalent GED; supplemented by one year of experience operating and driving heavy construction equipment in support of maintenance projects; or 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. A CDL is a plus.
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. You may obtain a copy of the full job description, and submit an Official Application for Employment by visiting the City of Americus website at www.americusga.gov or the Human Resources Department located at 101 West Lamar Street, Americus, Georgia 31709 (3rd Floor, Suite 301), or by phone at 229-924-4411 ext. 250.
BENEFITS: The City of Americus offers an excellent benefits package which includes life, health, dental, and vision insurance (including telemedicine); a full service health and wellness program (which includes local gym access, special programs and events, and access to 2 health coaches), Rule 75 Early Retirement Option, 457B Deferred Compensation and GMA Retirement plan.
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.
Full job record
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| Provider | smartrecruiters |
| Provider Job Key | 743999931613442 |
| Title | HEAVY EQUIPMENT OPERATOR |
| Normalized Title | — |
| Status | active |
| Active | yes |
| Location Text | Americus, GA, United States |
| Department | Other |
| Team | — |
| Employment Type | full_time |
| Workplace Type | — |
| Remote Policy | — |
| Country | United States |
| Region | GA |
| City | Americus |
| Salary Raw | The City of Americus is a local municipal government that serves a population of 17,041, with 150 full time and 12 part time employees. We are an innovative, clean, and safe city where our citizens enjoy a good quality of life. We are committed to creating an outstanding level of opportunities for our diverse population, and to also provide quality governmental services, cultivate economic development, and promote quality jobs and successful businesses. The City of Americus is seeking a qualified candidate to fill the position of Heavy Equipment Operator . The beginning salary for this position is $29,636.00 annually ($14.25/hr.). Responsibilities for this position include driving/operating heavy construction equipment and trucks in support of public works street maintenance and construction projects. Work involves loading, transporting and unloading materials and equipment to and from work sites; and operating heavy equipment in order to construct, repair and maintain City water and sewer infrastructure and related services. Requirements include High School Diploma or its recognized equivalent GED; supplemented by one year of experience operating and driving heavy construction equipment in support of maintenance projects; or 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. A CDL is a plus. 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. You may obtain a copy of the full job description, and submit an Official Application for Employment by visiting the City of Americus website at www.americusga.gov or the Human Resources Department located at 101 West Lamar Street, Americus, Georgia 31709 (3rd Floor, Suite 301), or by phone at 229-924-4411 ext. 250. BENEFITS: The City of Americus offers an excellent benefits package which includes life, health, dental, and vision insurance (including telemedicine); a full service health and wellness program (which includes local gym access, special programs and events, and access to 2 health coaches), Rule 75 Early Retirement Option, 457B Deferred Compensation and GMA Retirement plan. 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. |
| Salary Min | 29,636 |
| Salary Max | 14.25 |
| Salary Currency | USD |
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| Source URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CityOfAmericus/743999931613442-heavy-equipment-operator |
| Apply URL | https://jobs.smartrecruiters.com/CityOfAmericus/743999931613442-heavy-equipment-operator?oga=true |
| First Seen At | 2026-05-31 17:35:40Z |
| Last Seen At | 2026-06-06 19:39:26Z |
| Last Checked At | 2026-06-06 19:39:26Z |
| Last Changed At | 2026-05-31 17:35:40Z |
| Inactive At | — |
| Source Posted At | 2023-09-20 17:23:14Z |
| Source Updated At | — |
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