Heavy Equipment Operator II

Equipment Operator II – Sanitation Department

The City of Wilmington, Ohio, is seeking a full-time Equipment Operator II within the Sanitation Department. Under the supervision of the Sanitation Crew Leader, the Equipment Operator II operates various equipment for the daily operation of the Landfill in accordance with the City of Wilmington Ordinances, Personnel Policies, OSHA safety laws, and any other State and Federal authority.

Current City of Wilmington employees who have successfully completed their probationary period are encouraged to apply.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS OF THE POSITION:

Operates a variety of equipment associated with landfill processing, including compactor, water truck, track excavator, off-road haul truck, loader, and bulldozer; compacts waste after disposal.

Excavates new fill sites and covers fill sites with dirt; loads and hauls dirt to various locations within the landfill site, pushes and compacts trash.

Builds new roads and berms, and smooths old roads within the landfill site; sprays water on roads and covered sites to accomplish dust control; maintains and repairs perimeter fencing.

Assists with surveying new fill cells.

Performs periodic preventive maintenance on equipment and vehicles and keeps maintenance records on servicing.

Attends meetings, serves on committees, and attends training and seminars, as directed.

Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards that pertain to essential functions.

Demonstrates regular and predictable attendance.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

Must be at least 18 years of age.

High school diploma or GED; or any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

At least two (2) years of experience at a Solid Waste Disposal site, including operation of heavy equipment.

Must possess a valid State of Ohio Class B commercial driver’s license (CDL) and must remain insurable under the City's vehicle insurance plan.

COMPENSATION:

The pay for this position is consistent with the City's approved pay plan. The starting pay is $21.04 per hour (Pay Range 10).

APPLICATION PROCESS:

Applications will be accepted through Monday, October 20, 2025.

The written test will be on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at 5:00 pm, in the Community Room located on the first floor of the Wilmington Municipal Building at 69 N. South Street, Wilmington, Ohio. Applicants must bring a government-issued Photo ID to the exam. Please contact Human Resources, via email at or by phone at, with any questions.

Candidates must earn a score of 70% or higher to be eligible for an interview.

The City of Wilmington is an equal opportunity employer. To request a reasonable accommodation to participate in the application process, please contact the City of Wilmington Department of Human Resources via email or phone . Please be prepared to provide information in support of your reasonable accommodation request.