City of Asheville, NC Equipment Operator Pay

Based on 7 postings, Jan 2026–Aug 2026

City of Asheville, NC posted Equipment Operator pay of $22.46/hr in August 2026. Across 7 postings (Jan 2026–Aug 2026) the posted ranges ran $22–$25/hr.

$22.46/hr

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Equipment Operator II

City of Asheville, NC

Full-time $22.46/hr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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Equipment Operator II - Stormwater

City of Asheville, NC

Full-time $22.80/hr
Last seen Oct 11, 2026
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7PostingsJan 2026–Aug 2026
2Open right now
6Distinct ranges posted

Pay changes for the same job

PostingPosted ranges over time
Equipment Operator II - StormwaterApr 2026 $22/hr → Aug 2026 $22.80/hr

Posted pay ranges

Each distinct range City of Asheville posted for Equipment Operator roles, oldest first. Ranges differ by level, department and assignment.

Equipment Operator III LeadFirst posted Jan 2026
$25/hr
EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - StormwaterFirst posted Apr 2026
$22/hr
Equipment Operator III - Utility CutFirst posted Aug 2026
$24/hr
Equipment Operator II - StormwaterFirst posted Aug 2026
$22.80/hr
Equipment Operator IIFirst posted Aug 2026
$22.46/hr
Equipment Operator II - Streets - Utility CutFirst posted Aug 2026
$23/hr

Pay by level

IIPosted Aug 2026
$23/hr
IIIPosted Aug 2026
$24/hr
III LeadPosted Apr 2026
$25/hr

Postings this is based on

Pay as published in the employer's own job postings. Past postings are shown for pay only; they are closed.

PostedPostingRange
Aug 28, 2026Equipment Operator II$22.46/hr
Aug 28, 2026Equipment Operator II - Streets - Utility Cut$23/hr
Aug 28, 2026Equipment Operator II - Stormwater$22.80/hr
Aug 12, 2026Equipment Operator III - Utility Cut$24/hr
Apr 14, 2026EQUIPMENT OPERATOR II - Stormwater$22/hr
Apr 1, 2026Equipment Operator III Lead - Preventative Maintenance$25/hr
Jan 20, 2026Equipment Operator III Lead$25/hr

City of Asheville, NC Equipment Operator Pay: FAQ

How much does City of Asheville, NC pay a Equipment Operator?

City of Asheville, NC's most recent Equipment Operator posting (August 2026) listed $22.46/hr.

What is the Equipment Operator pay range at City of Asheville, NC?

Across 7 Equipment Operator postings from Jan 2026–Aug 2026, posted pay ran $22–$25/hr.

Has City of Asheville, NC Equipment Operator pay changed?

Yes. Equipment Operator II - Stormwater: Apr 2026 $22/hr → Aug 2026 $22.80/hr.

What does each Equipment Operator level pay?

II: $23/hr (Aug 2026); III: $24/hr (Aug 2026); III Lead: $25/hr (Apr 2026).