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City of Lorain

Motor Equipment Operator

Pay: $21.74–$24.16/hr

Posted: 2 weeks ago

Location: Lorain, OH (Onsite)

Last Updated: 2 weeks ago

Hours: Full-Time

Expires: 10/1/2026

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What they do

A Waste or Recycling Worker collects, recycles, processes or treats waste in a city or community. Works in a recycling plant, wastewater treatment facility, or landfill. Collects refuse from commercial and/or residential locations. Does not drive the vehicle used to collect/transport refuse.

$38,579 / year median in Ohio

+13% projected growth

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Job Description

As a

Motor Equipment Operator :

Under the immediate supervision of the Public Property Director and under the general supervision of the Street Superintendent performs semi-skilled and skilled labor in maintenance, construction, repair and service work of City streets, right-of-ways, alleys, medians and clearing storm water inlets as well as snow and ice control operations. The position is subject to emergency call-outs, and must be able to work both scheduled and unscheduled overtime, including nights and weekends as required.

MUST COMPLETE AND SUBMIT A CITY OF LORAIN EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION IN ORDER TO BE CONSIDERED. VISIT OUR WEBSITE AT

www.cityoflorain.org under departments click on Civil Service and then Application Instructions and follow the 4-step instructions. Please be sure to include a copy of your valid driver's license along with the background check form . You may submit application either in person (you or your representative) to the Civil Service office which is located at 200 West Erie Ave., 3rd floor, Lorain, 44052 or you may choose to email it to me directly at: rosemary_white@cityoflorain.org Please be advised that this position is being advertised on a continuous basis till Thursday, December 31, 2026 or

UNTIL FILLED.

If you have any questions, please contact Rose at 440-204-2066. Please be advised that you must possess a Class "B" CDL with air brake and tanker endorsement at time of application. Also under Civil Service you can click on Current Opportunities to view the full job announcement which has a copy of the job description attached.

Job Type:

Full-time Pay:

$21.74 - $24.16 per hour

Benefits:

Dental insurance Employee assistance program Flexible spending account Health insurance Health savings account Life insurance Paid time off Retirement plan Vision insurance

Work Location:

In person