Equipment Operator II - Landscape Maintanance
Location
Stormwater Division, 245 Operation Center Drive, NC
Job Type
Full Time-Regular
Job Number
FY26-00161
Department
Asset and Property Management
Opening Date
06/04/2026
Closing Date
6/12/2026 11:59 PM Eastern
Post-Offer Required Pre-Employment Screenings
Driving History Check
Drug Screen
Post Offer Employment Testing
Approved Hiring Salary/Range
$20.13 - $25.66
Full Salary Range
$20.13 - $31.21
Working Hours
Monday thru Friday 6:30 am- 3:00 pm
The City of Wilmington is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Position Description
One City. One team. One mission.
Work outdoors, learn valuable trade skills, and be part of a crew that looks out for each other. Equipment Operator II team members work in small crews operating tools and specialized equipment while maintaining streams and public spaces across the city. Employees gain hands-on experience, opportunities to earn a CDL, CPR/First Aid certifications, heavy equipment training, and cross-training across multiple operational teams. This is a strong fit for hardworking, dependable people who want to learn new skills, grow their career, and move up through experience and initiative.
The purpose of this position is to maintain and improve the City's vegetation associated with stormwater easements. This is accomplished by operating equipment on roadsides, in the street right of way and in easements on private property.
This is the second level class in the Equipment Operator series.
This class is distinguished from the Equipment Operator III and IV classes in that the latter classes perform more complex and difficult equipment operational duties and utilize heavier equipment. This class involves the operation of equipment with mechanisms that require more dexterity or larger vehicles requiring a higher level of skill to drive and maneuver in and around confined spaces. Other duties include assisting crew members, maintaining equipment, and completing daily forms and logs. Work is performed under regular supervision.
Equipment primarily operated includes, but is not limited to, the following:
Front end loaders, skid steer 1, asphalt rollers, large pumps, excavators/mini excavators, skid steer 2, backhoes, zippers, pavers, dozers/rentals, road patchers, convers, air boats, and boom mowers.
Typical Tasks
The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.
Performs construction repairs and maintenance on drainage system which includes pipe, catch basins, manholes, open channels, creeks, ditches and ponds. These functions are done by:
Operating equipment
Installing or repairing pipes and drainage structures
Debris removal
Vegetation management
Ditch cleaning
Identifies equipment needs for each assigned project; transports and delivers equipment to and from work sites, inspects equipment prior to use; inspects and secures equipment following use.
Operates backhoe to perform basic digging, trenching, and clearing of land or materials for maintenance, repair, and construction projects: controls placement of equipment and determines optimum approach to each digging scenario in order to minimize destruction of property and avoid electric, water, sewer, and other public utility lines.
Operates tractors with articulated boom mowing system to mow rights-of-way, other City property along steep slopes, ditches, and hard-to-reach areas inaccessible to most mowing equipment; scouts path for and removes rocks, debris, and other obstacles that may cause damage to the equipment, property, or the public; determines proper settings and adjusts boom for proper angle, height, and trajectory; and maneuvers and monitors boom mower for optimal operation.
Maintains records and logs of all work performed and completes basic preventive maintenance on equipment as required.
When not operating equipment, assists crews by performing manual labor in support of construction, maintenance, and repair projects; digging ditches, trenches, and holes manually or utilizing power equipment; shoveling, raking, spreading, compacting, and levelling dirt, rock, asphalt, cement, and other materials; retrieving supplies, materials, tools, equipment and other items and running various errands as needed; collecting, transporting, and loading and unloading materials, supplies, tools, and equipment to and from the worksite.
Follows established safety procedures; utilizes safety equipment and wearing protective gear; monitors traffic conditions surrounding trucks and equipment to identify obstructions, pedestrians, or unsafe traffic conditions; flags and directs traffic and places markers, signs and cones around project and work site to ensure safety of crew and the traveling public; and reports incidents, accidents, problems, or unusual situations.
Provides operational support by assisting with storm preparation and clean up, building and setting up traffic barriers for special events, and performing other related duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Other Requirements:
Supplemental Information
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Exerting 50-75 lbs. occasionally, 10-25 lbs. frequently, or up to 10-20 lbs. constantly.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Our Core Values:
INCLUSION | COLLABORATION | CREATIVITY | ACCOUNTABILITY
Our Mission Statement: Through forward-thinking policies and responsible stewardship, we are creating a better city every day with excellent core services and quality of life for all.
What we offer:
The City of Wilmington believes that employees are one of our most important resources. We offer an excellent salary and competitive benefits package to serve the needs of our employees and their families. Our benefits package includes:
Applicant Status Updates: After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants who meet the minimum and/or preferred qualifications will be referred over to the hiring department. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.
Health Benefits are offered to employees working at least 30 hours per week.
Health Insurance - The City offers two options for health coverage: a standard PPO plan and a High Deductible Health Plan with an associated Health Savings Account. Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire for employees and their eligible dependents. Both you and the City contribute to the overall cost of coverage.
Dental Insurance - Coverage becomes effective the first day of the month following hire. Employees, their spouse and dependent children are eligible for coverage.
Life Insurance - The city pays to provide coverage valued at one times your annual salary. Supplemental insurance is available for employees to purchase. Optional coverage for dependents is also available for purchase.
Retirement:
Paid Leave (offered to employees working at least 1,000 hours annually*):
Miscellaneous:
Note: The City of Wilmington is on a bi-weekly pay cycle. New employees should expect to recieve their first paycheck approximately 3 weeks after their start date.
This is intended to be a brief overview of the benefits offered. Please visit our website at https://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/Government/Departments-Divisions/Human-Resources/Benefits for more information.
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
02
Do you have a valid Drivers License?
03
Do you have the ability to obtain Class B within 90 days of hire
04
Which best describes your highest level of relevant education?
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If Technical training/certification or a higher degree was chosen, please provide the training/certification you may have obtained. If this selection was not chosen, please write NA.
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How many years of experience do you have in construction, maintenance, grounds keeping or a related field?
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How many years of experience do you have operating the types of equipment identified in this class? Front end loaders, skid steer 1, asphalt rollers, large pumps, excavators/mini excavators, skid steer 2, backhoes, zippers, pavers, dozers/rentals, road patchers, convers, air boats, and boom mowers.
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Please identify the company/agency/organization where you gained the experience described in question #6 and #7. Note: These employers must be listed in the work history section on your employment application to receive credit. Entering "N/A or "See Resume/Application" does not qualify as an acceptable response.
09
Below are the types of equipment used and required for Public Works Operator I. Please check off the equipment you have experience in.
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Below are the types of equipment used and required for Public Works Operator II. Please check off the equipment you have experience in.
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Do you have the ability to obtain Flagger & WorkZone Safety certifications within 90 days of hire?
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The hiring salary for the position is posted on the job posting. Salary determination is supported by budget availability and qualifications of the candidate to maintain internal equity. Please acknowledge that you understand this process.
Required Question
Employer City of Wilmington
Address PO Box 1810
929 N. Front Street, 11th Floor
Wilmington, North Carolina, 28401
Phone 910-341-7840
Website http://www.wilmingtonnc.gov/jobs