Equipment Operator - Sanitation

The City of Kearney Sanitation Department is looking for a hard-working individual to join their team!
Duties include driving and operating medium equipment and heavy-duty trucks, including refuse trucks, on assigned routes. Applicants must have a combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of the eighth grade and three years of experience operating small trucks and light equipment in construction, maintenance, or related activities. Applicants must also possess a Nebraska Commercial Class B Driver’s License with Air Brakes Certification.
The City offers a full benefits package, including 12 paid holidays, health and dental insurance, a 6% 401A retirement match, clothing and boot allowances, and much more.
Hourly Pay: $24.81 with a 13-step pay plan.
Application Deadline: Open until filled, with the first review of applications on October 8, 2026.
 
Application available at www.cityofkearney.org. The City of Kearney is an EOE.