Roll Off Truck Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator

Position Information

This posting is a re-advertisement. Candidates who have previously applied are still under consideration and do not need to reapply.

The Recycling & Solid Waste Department of New Hanover County is currently seeking a Roll Off Truck Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator  to join our team.

Responsibilities for this role include :

• Operate various heavy equipment in a landfill environment
• Clean sites and remove debris
• Perform complex, regular preventative maintenance, troubleshooting and minor repairs on tools and equipment requiring welding parts, fabrication and equipment mechanical knowledge and skills
• Provide continuous customer service
• Perform other duties of a similar nature or level
• Perform work during emergency / disaster situations

Located in coastal southeastern North Carolina, the New Hanover County Department of Recycling & Solid Waste oversees one of the state’s most advanced integrated solid waste disposal systems. The Department operates a recycling drop-off collection system, a Household Hazardous Waste and electronic waste collection system, a RCRA Subtitle D landfill, Construction and Demolition Debris (C&D) diversion, and yard waste passive composting operations. The resulting system minimizes the use of land resources consumed for burying the waste we generate and minimizes the potential risks for contaminating the area’s delicate environment.

New Hanover County is dedicated to the recruitment and recognition of a talented and diverse workforce that is committed to public service. Our shared values of professionalism, innovation, equity, integrity, stewardship and accountability guide the way we conduct ourselves and deliver services to our customers. Supported by the work of our Office of Diversity and Equity, New Hanover County celebrates diversity in our employees’ backgrounds, beliefs, identities, and abilities, while supporting growth opportunities for all. Our talented team has a passion for providing care and services that effect change on the everyday lives of the citizens they encounter. The differences that unite us are a reflection of the community we serve. If this sounds like an organization that models the values you uphold, we invite you to join our team at New Hanover County.

Hours :

7 : 00 AM - 5 : 00 PM, Monday - Friday, plus rotating Saturdays and holidays.

Must be available to report for emergency work assignment during emergency situations.

Employment Type :

Full-time, non-exempt

Salary Information :

The hiring salary for this position is $19.25 / hourly, $40,048 / annually, plus a competitive benefits package. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

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