Roll Off Truck Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator

Roll Off Truck Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator

Salary

$41,249.00 - $54,665.00 Annually

Location

New Hanover County, NC

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

202600128

Department

RECYCLING & SOLID WASTE

Opening Date

05/22/2026

Closing Date

6/4/2026 11:59 PM Eastern

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

Position Information

The Recycling & Solid Waste Department of New Hanover County is currently seeking a Roll Off Truck Driver / Heavy Equipment Operator Zone 2 to join our team.

Responsibilities for this role include:

• Operates heavy equipment and/or roll-off trucks.
• Directs the flow of traffic, interacts with customers to ensure understanding of landfill policies, procedures, and materials drop-off requirements.
• Moves materials to appropriate locations.
• Moves sand, mulch, and ash into place over trash.
• Maintains Landfill roads, clears debris and fills in with gravel as needed.
• Uses GPS as reference to further ensure lifts are made as even as possible and roads are placed in the correct spot, according to the GPS design.
• 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.

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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 $41,249.00 - $54,665.00 ($19.83 - $26.28), plus a competitive benefits package. Salary will be determined based on qualifications, internal equity, budget, and market considerations.

New Hanover County offers:

• Employer paid 401k contributions;
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• Flex time and telework availability, depending on your position;
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance + many other insurance options;
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!

Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careersfor more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.

Qualifications

Required Education and Experience:

• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and one year of related equipment operation; or an equivalent combination of training and experience sufficient to successfully perform the essential duties of the job such as those listed above
• Experience in the operation of landfill bulldozers, landfill compactors, excavators, articulated dump trucks, tractors, bush-hogs, front-end loaders, and motor graders
• Ability to operate a stick shift truck
• Experience in the operation of a roll off truck or tandem dump truck

What will make your application stand out:

• Previous landfill experience or farming background is preferred
• Experience as an extensive loader and roll-off truck driving experience
• Good organizational skills and be a self-starter with a positive attitude

Licenses/Certifications

REQUIRED

• Valid Drivers License (from any state) and good driving record required at time of application.
• Valid North Carolina Driver's License required by first date of employment with good driving record.
• Valid CDL Drivers License with straight drive designation
• Farming experience is a plus

Other Information

Applicant Information:

After the closing date for this position, applications will be screened by Human Resources. Applicants referred to the department will receive an email requesting important information pertinent to the position applied for. All updates regarding an application can be viewed through your applicant portal.

New Hanover County is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

New Hanover County offers a competitive benefits package designed to encourage and support your health, well-being and productivity to include

• Employer paid 401k deferred compensation contributions (5% for sworn law enforcement and 2.5% for all other benefits eligible positions);
• Retirement plan through the NC Retirement system;
• Paid sick and personal leave + 13 paid holidays per year;
• Paid parental leave;
• Paid community services leave to give back to our community;
• Education leave to obtain a degree within your line of work;
• Medical, dental, vision insurance + many other insurance options;
• Employee assistance program;
• 100% employer paid long term disability;
• Onsite, employer-paid health and wellness center which includes a nurse practitioner and physical therapist;
• Professional development trainings & leadership initiatives;
• Opportunities to make a difference in your community;
• And so much more!

Benefit options for eligible positions include medical, dental, elective supplemental insurance options including short-term disability, vision, flexible spending accounts, voluntary term life, cancer, accident, and critical illness policies. Employees who elect medical and dental insurance within the specified timelines provided during on-boarding, will have coverage effective on their date of hire. For more information about New Hanover County benefit options, including our benefit rates, please click here.

Please check out our careers page at www.nhcgov.com/careers for more information on why New Hanover County is a great place to work.

Note: All positions listed as temporary, casual part time, volunteer, and intern are not eligible to receive benefits. Part-time position with fewer than 20 scheduled hours per week will not include benefits.

01

Do you have any experience working at a landfill or recycling facility?

• Yes
• No

02

How many years of heavy equipment operation work experience do you have?

• No heavy equipment operation work experience
• 2 years or less heavy equipment operation work experience
• More than 2 years, but less than 4 years heavy equipment operation work experience
• More than 4 years heavy equipment operation work experience

03

How many years of work experience do you have performing mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting on industrial plant equipment?

• No work experience performing mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting on heavy equipment
• 2 years or less work experience performing mechanical maintenance and troubleshhoting on heavy equipment
• More than 2 years, but less than 4 years work performing mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting on heavy equipment
• 4 or more years work experience performing mechanical maintenance and troubleshooting on heavy equipment

04

Do you have experience operating bulldozers and excavators?

• Yes
• No

05

Do you have experience operating a roll-off truck?

• Yes
• No

06

Do you have a certification on any heavy equipment?

• Yes
• No

07

If you answered yes to the above question, please list the heavy equipment for which you are certified.

08

Do you have a valid North Carolina CDL Drivers license with straight drive designation?

• Yes
• No

09

Have you had your drivers license suspended or revoked for any reason in the last three years?

• Yes
• No

10

Have you had 2 or more driving violation tickets in the previous 12 months or 3 or more in the previous 25 months? Please note: Answering yes to this question will not automatically disqualify you from consideration for the position.

• Yes
• No

Required Question

Employer New Hanover County

Address 230 Government Center Drive - Suite 135

Wilmington, North Carolina, 28403

Phone 910-798-7178

910-798-7178

Website https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/nhc