Equipment Operator I – Stormwater & Grounds

City-of-Wilmington,-Nc; Wilmington (NC); On-site; USD 35,000 - 48,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Parental leave

Flex schedule / telework availability

Tuition assistance

Job summary

City of Wilmington in Wilmington, NC is seeking an Equipment Operator I to maintain vegetation and drainage systems along roadways and stormwater easements. The role includes operating a variety of equipment, performing routine maintenance, and supporting crews with manual labor.

The position emphasizes safety, routine record-keeping, and collaborative work across teams. Applicants should have at least one year of related experience and hold a Class C license with the ability to obtain flagger

Qualifications

• Minimum of one year of experience in construction, maintenance, grounds keeping or a related field.
• Minimum of one year of experience operating the types of equipment operated by this classification.
• Class C driver's license; ability to obtain Flagger & WorkZone Safety certifications within 90 days of hire.

Responsibilities

• Operates vegetation maintenance and drainage-related equipment on roadsides, stormwater easements, open channels, creeks and ditches.
• Maintains records and logs and completes basic preventive maintenance on equipment.
• Assists crews with manual labor such as shoveling, raking, loading/unloading materials, and other tasks as needed.
• Follows safety procedures, uses protective gear, and manages traffic around trucks and equipment.
• Provides storm preparation and cleanup support, sets up traffic barriers for events, and performs related duties.

Skills

Equipment operation

Construction experience

Grounds maintenance

CDL training

Job description

City of Wilmington in Wilmington, NC is seeking an Equipment Operator I to maintain vegetation and drainage systems along roadways and stormwater easements. The role includes operating a variety of equipment, performing routine maintenance, and supporting crews with manual labor.

The position emphasizes safety, routine record-keeping, and collaborative work across teams. Applicants should have at least one year of related experience and hold a Class C license with the ability to obtain flagger