Equipment Operator I-III

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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 $40,873.48 (minimum salary) to $56,289.00 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for Equipment Operator I.

The hiring range for this position is $41,942.69 (minimum salary) to $59,138.61 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for Equipment Operator II.

The hiring range for this position is $45,116.68 (minimum salary) to $62,132.53 (midpoint of range) dependent upon qualifications for Heavy Equipment Operator.

The purpose of this position is to perform responsible skilled work in the operation of medium motorized and specialized equipment in the Environmental Services division.

Successful performance results in completion of construction, maintenance, and repair projects.

The work consists of related duties in the operation of medium and specialized equipment used in the construction, maintenance, and repair. Physical obstacles in the field contribute to the complexity of the work.

Equipment Operator I
Major Duties

• Operate medium equipment as defined by the City's garage to perform construction responsibilities;
• Service and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment;
• Perform other responsibilities related to operations as assigned;
• Operate heavy equipment as a trainee;
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

Equipment Operator II
Major Duties

• Operate heavy equipment as defined by the City's garage to perform construction responsibilities.
• Service and make minor repairs and adjustments to equipment.
• Perform other responsibilities related to operations as assigned.
• Supervise and/or train subordinate Equipment Operator I's or other Operating Technicians.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Heavy Equipment Operator

Major Duties

• 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

• Guidelines include relevant city and department policies and procedures, OSHA guidelines, and federal, state and local regulations. These guidelines are generally clear and specific but may require some interpretation in application.

Supervisory/Management Responsibility

• None

Equipment Operator I-II
Education/Experience Requirements

• 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) within six months of hire

Heavy Equipment Operator

Education/Experience Requirements

• 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.

• The work is typically performed at field sites while standing, walking, bending, crouching, or stooping.
• The employee may be subject to both inside and outside environmental conditions.
• May be exposed to noise, dust, dirt, grease, machinery with moving parts, irritating chemicals, and cold or inclement weather.
• The work requires the use of protective devices such as gloves.
• The employee frequently lifts light and heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and must be able to distinguish between shades of color.