Equipment Operator

Salary: $41,274.00 - $65,235.00 Annually
Location : Greenville - Pitt County, NC
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 614307
Department: Solid Waste and Recycling
Opening Date: 08/13/2026
Closing Date: 8/28/2026 11:59 PM Eastern


General Statement or Primary Purpose


Under general supervision, performs specialized skilled work in the operation of one or more types of motorized heavy equipment used in the disposal of refuse at the County transfer station. Work involves operating bulldozers, rubber tire loaders, excavators, graders, yard tractors and trash compactor to remove solid waste from transfer station into tractor trailers for transporting to landfill. Employee is also responsible for moving trailers around the yard, cleaning the compactor and around compactor, and making minor repairs on all equipment. Reports to the Transfer Station Supervisor.

Duties and Responsibilities or Knowledge, Skills, Abilities


Operates one or more types of motorized heavy equipment to haul, push, load solid waste and other materials to be transferred to a landfill, i.e. bulldozers, rubber tire loaders, graders, backhoes, etc.; receives instruction and trains in use of various such equipment, as time and workload permits.
Assists in the direction and control of the disposal of refuse at the transfer site, assisting in directing patrons and ensuring compliance with established policies, procedures and standards.
Assists with minor maintenance and repair of equipment used in transfer station operation.
May grade grounds for repair or for future use, including grading roads, building berms, digging trenches, etc.
ADDITIONAL JOB FUNCTIONS
Performs other related work as required.

Minimum Education and Experience


Completion of high school, plus 2 years' experience in the operation of heavy motorized equipment; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the required skills, knowledge and abilities.

Special Requirements


Possession of a valid North Carolina commercial driver's license or able to obtain a North Carolina commercial driver's license within 90 days of employment.
Equal Opportunity Employer
Pitt County Government offers a comprehensive benefits package to part-time and full-time employees who are eligible for benefits. Your benefits add value to your overall compensation program by offering you vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, life, accident, disability insurance plans, NC 401(k) Plan, and other benefits that work together to provide overall wellness and financial security for you and your family.