Solid Waste – Operator II

Oneida County is now hiring a Solid Waste Operator II position with the Solid Waste Department.

This position operates and maintains heavy equipment, a baler system, waste compactors and other equipment. This position is responsible for composting operations, grounds, building and equipment maintenance and upkeep, monitoring and recording information for onsite systems, directing and assisting customers, overseeing the recycling drop-off area, preparing hazardous waste for shipment, basic mechanic duties, snow removal and providing backup to other positions in the department.

Excellent training provided.

Required:

• – High school degree or equivalent, with courses in English, Math and Industrial Sciences.
• – Must have at one of the following:
  • o At least 2 years work experience in equipment operation, working in a solid waste site or recycling center or closely related work experience
  • o At least one year work experience in equipment operation, working in a solid waste site or recycling center or closely related work experience with Class B CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)

• – Knowledge of and the ability to operate heavy equipment and provide necessary maintenance.
• – Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and to prepare reports.
• – General building maintenance and repair abilities.
• – Knowledge of and willingness to follow all safety rules and procedures.
• – Ability to evaluate situations and make good independent decisions based on County policy, practices, rules, and/or procedures.

This full-time position works weekdays, Monday through Friday and every other Saturday. Position works half days on Fridays on the weeks they are not required to work Saturday. Some schedule flexibility is provided as needed.

Starting 2026 wage of $25.79 to $27.27 based on skills and experience. Position offers excellent benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, cash incentives for waiving health coverage, WI Retirement System benefits and generous PTO (Paid Time Off) with the ability to carryover unused PTO hours into future years.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer