Solid Waste Technician

Wisconsin Counties; Rhinelander (WI); On-site; USD 32,000 - 34,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Cash incentives for waiving health/dra

WI Retirement System benefits

Generous PTO with carryover

Job summary

Wisconsin Counties is seeking a capable maintenance and operations technician in Oneida County to operate heavy equipment, manage composting and recycling drop-off operations, and perform routine building and grounds upkeep.

You will monitor onsite systems, assist customers, handle hazardous waste preparation for shipment, light mechanical tasks, and provide snow removal with occasional schedule flexibility. Training is provided.

Qualifications

• High school degree or equivalent, with courses in English, Math and Industrial Sciences.
• Must have at least one year experience in equipment operation, working in solid waste site or recycling center or closely related work experience.

Responsibilities

• Operate and maintain heavy equipment including baler systems and waste compactors.
• Oversee composting operations and grounds/building maintenance.
• Monitor and record information for onsite systems.
• Direct and assist customers; supervise recycling drop-off area.
• Prepare hazardous waste for shipment; perform basic mechanical duties.
• Provide snow removal and backup support as needed.

Skills

Heavy equipment operation

Record keeping

Building maintenance

Safety procedures

Independent decision making

Customer service

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

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 least one year experience in equipment operation, working in solid waste site or recycling center or closely related work experience.

Additional skills required/desired:

• Knowledge of and the ability to operate heavy equipment and provide necessary maintenance
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate records and 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 $23.57 to $24.91 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