Solid Waste – Operator II

Wisconsin Counties; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 36,000 - 38,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement benefits

Paid time off

Cash incentives for waiving health

Job summary

Oneida County’s Solid Waste Department is hiring a Solid Waste Operator II to operate heavy equipment, bale/compactor systems, and manage composting operations. The role includes maintenance of grounds/buildings, monitoring onsite systems, assisting customers, and overseeing the recycling drop-off area.

Hazardous waste preparation and basic mechanic duties are required. Work is weekday based with some Saturdays; the county offers an excellent benefits package including health insurance, WI

Qualifications

• High school diploma required; courses in English, Math and Industrial Sciences.
• Must have at least 2 years equipment operation experience at a solid waste site or recycling center.
• Or at least 1 year with Class B CDL in similar setting.
• Operate heavy equipment and provide necessary maintenance.
• Maintain accurate records and prepare reports.
• General building maintenance and repair abilities.
• Follow safety rules and county procedures.
• Evaluate situations and make independent decisions per policy.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment, baler system and waste compactors.
• Oversee composting operations, grounds, building and equipment upkeep.
• Monitor and record information for onsite systems.
• Assist customers and supervise recycling drop-off area.
• Prepare hazardous waste for shipment; perform basic mechanic duties.
• Snow removal and provide backup to other positions as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Record keeping

Maintenance skills

Safety compliance

Decision making

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Class B CDL

Job description

Oneida County is now hiring a Solid Waste Operator II position with the Solid Waste Department.

SUMMARY OF JOB DUTIES:

This position operates and maintains heavy equipment, a baler system, waste compactors and other equipment. This position is responsible for composting operations, grounds, building and equipment maintenance and upkeep, monitoring and recording information for onsite systems, directing and assisting customers, overseeing the recycling drop-off area, preparing hazardous waste for shipment, basic mechanic duties, snow removal and providing backup to other positions in the department. Excellent training provided.

EXPERIENCE AND QUALIFICATIONS:

Required:

• – High school degree or equivalent, with courses in English, Math and Industrial Sciences.
• – Must have at one of the following:
  • o At least 2 years work experience in equipment operation, working in a solid waste site or recycling center or closely related work experience
  • o At least one year work experience in equipment operation, working in a solid waste site or recycling center or closely related work experience with Class B CDL (Commercial Driver’s License)

Additional skills required/desired:

• – Knowledge of and the ability to operate heavy equipment and provide necessary maintenance.
• – Ability to maintain accurate and complete records and to prepare reports.
• – General building maintenance and repair abilities.
• – Knowledge of and willingness to follow all safety rules and procedures.
• – Ability to evaluate situations and make good independent decisions based on County policy, practices, rules, and/or procedures.

WORK HOURS:

This full-time position works weekdays, Monday through Friday and every other Saturday. Position works half days on Fridays on the weeks they are not required to work Saturday. Some schedule flexibility is provided as needed.

WAGES AND BENEFITS:

Starting 2026 wage of $25.79 to $27.27 based on skills and experience. Position offers excellent benefit package which includes affordable health insurance, cash incentives for waiving health coverage, WI Retirement System benefits and generous PTO (Paid Time Off) with the ability to carryover unused PTO hours into future years.

Oneida County is an Equal Opportunity Employer