Equipment Operator -III; Environmental Services

Wilson is a city of around 50,000 people located in the heart of eastern North Carolina. We are about an hour from the Research Triangle and the buzz of the Raleigh area, and you can also quickly reach the North Carolina beaches.

The City of Wilson is known for innovation and outstanding service. We have top-rated, nationally accredited police, fire and recreation departments. Our parks and sports facilities are among the best in the nation, and our Vollis Simpson Whirligig Park is a unique and beautiful attraction that hosts concerts, farmers markets and the N.C. Whirligig Festival among other events. We are in the process of building a downtown field to host a Milwaukee Brewers’ minor league team starting in 2026.

Wilson has the strongest manufacturing base in our part of the state, including tire manufacturing, pharmaceutical and other industries. The Greenlight citywide broadband services help technology-based companies flourish.

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a best-in-class benefits package that brings additional value to your total compensation. To learn more about our benefits package, click on the ‘Benefits’ tab above.

The hiring range for this position is $33,566.74 (minimum salary) to $46,226.51 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for the Equipment Operator I.

The hiring range for this position is $35,266.06 (minimum salary) to $48,544.91 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for the Equipment Operator II.

The hiring range for this position is $37,051.40 (minimum salary) to $51,025.41 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for the Heavy Equipment Operator.

The purpose of this position is to operate heavy equipment in support of the installation, repair, and maintenance of projects for the Environmental Services division. Success in this position provides for the safe, reliable, and cost-effective delivery of assistance.

The work consists of related duties in the operation of heavy equipment. Work performed in inclement weather contributes to the complexity of the position.

• Operates heavy and specialized equipment in support of the department;
• Operates dump truck, bucket truck, tractor trailer, tractor, and hydraulic boom.
• Makes minor repairs and adjustments to equipment as necessary.
• Responds to after-hours emergency calls.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

• Guidelines include city ordinances, policies, and procedures, relevant federal and state laws and regulations, OSHA standards, and supervisory instructions. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

• This position has direct supervision over assigned personnel.

• Ability to read, write and perform basic mathematical calculations.
• Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated and a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within six months of hire.

• Knowledge of the operation and maintenance of heavy equipment dump truck, tractor trailer, tractor, and hydraulic boom.
• Knowledge of traffic laws and regulations.
• Knowledge of relevant safety procedures and guidelines.
• Skill in the use of heavy equipment such as dump truck, tractor trailer, tractor, and hydraulic boom.
• Skill in establishing priorities and organizing work.
• Skill in public and interpersonal relations.
• Skill in oral and written communication.

• Any equivalent combination of education, experience, and training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of North Carolina for the type of vehicle or equipment operated and a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL)…