NOTICE:
⚡ WE'RE HIRING: LINE WORKER ⚡
The City of Wapakoneta is seeking a skilled and dedicated Line Worker to join our Electric Department. If you are looking for a rewarding career serving our community, we want to hear from you!
Key Requirements:
Must be 18+ with a valid OH Driver’s License.
Must obtain a CDL prior to starting.
At least 1 year of linework experience required.
💰 Wages: $27.34–$37.24 / hour (per UWUA contract)
🏥 Top Benefits: 80% City-paid health insurance, OPERS retirement (14% employer contribution), paid time off (holidays, birthday, vacation), and an annual uniform allowance.
⏰ Applications are being accepted until filled!
How to Apply:
1️⃣ Download the application at www.wapakoneta.net
2️⃣ Email your completed application and resume to jobs@wapakoneta.net
The City of Wapakoneta is seeking a skilled and dedicated Line Worker to join our Electric Department. If you are looking for a rewarding career serving our community, we want to hear from you!
Key Requirements:
Must be 18+ with a valid OH Driver’s License.
Must obtain a CDL prior to starting.
At least 1 year of linework experience required.
💰 Wages: $27.34–$37.24 / hour (per UWUA contract)
🏥 Top Benefits: 80% City-paid health insurance, OPERS retirement (14% employer contribution), paid time off (holidays, birthday, vacation), and an annual uniform allowance.
⏰ Applications are being accepted until filled!
How to Apply:
1️⃣ Download the application at www.wapakoneta.net
2️⃣ Email your completed application and resume to jobs@wapakoneta.net
Our offices will be closed today, Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
Happy National Flag Day—today we honor the history and heritage symbolized by our flag and the shared values that unite our community.
The City of Wapakoneta has been notified of a peak energy alert on June 11th from 2pm-7pm. Please consider reducing your energy consumption during this time, if able, to help keep rates low. Attached are some tips for quick ways to save energy around your home or office.
Friendly reminder of the Wapakoneta Holiday Trash & Recycling Schedule for 2026 🗑️♻️
Please be aware that our offices will be closed on Friday, June 19, 2026 in observance of Juneteenth.
STREET CLOSURE NOTICE:
ODOT NOTICE:
UPCOMING MEETINGS
Attention Food Truck Vendors and Business Owners! 🚛🍔
Thinking of hosting a food truck in your parking lot or bringing your mobile kitchen to Wapakoneta? Before you fire up the grill, make sure you're up to date on your city permits!
According to City Ordinance (Section 864.01), all food truck vendors must obtain a city-issued permit before operating within city limits.
✅ For Local Businesses: If you are hosting a food truck in your parking lot, please verify that the vendor has their city permit before they arrive. It’s a simple step to ensure everyone is operating legally and safely.
You can view the list of currently active 2026 permits or download the application here:
🔗 https://www.wapakoneta.net/page/solicitors-vendors
Thinking of hosting a food truck in your parking lot or bringing your mobile kitchen to Wapakoneta? Before you fire up the grill, make sure you're up to date on your city permits!
According to City Ordinance (Section 864.01), all food truck vendors must obtain a city-issued permit before operating within city limits.
✅ For Local Businesses: If you are hosting a food truck in your parking lot, please verify that the vendor has their city permit before they arrive. It’s a simple step to ensure everyone is operating legally and safely.
You can view the list of currently active 2026 permits or download the application here:
🔗 https://www.wapakoneta.net/page/solicitors-vendors
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
In observance of Memorial Day, our offices are closed today, Monday, May 25th, as we pause to honor the memory of those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our country. We are deeply grateful for their bravery and commitment, and we wish our community a meaningful day of reflection and remembrance.
We will return to normal hours tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26th from 7:30am-4pm.
We will return to normal hours tomorrow, Tuesday, May 26th from 7:30am-4pm.
It is with great pride that the City of Wapakoneta celebrates the achievements of Braylon Walter and Kaden Werling. Throughout their senior year, these two individuals have shown what is possible when dedication meets opportunity through the Wapakoneta City Schools’ W.I.N. Program.
We are excited to announce that their hard work as interns has led to permanent roles within our community. Braylon Walter will continue his excellent service with our Public Works Department, and Kaden Werling will continue to lend his technical talents to our Electric Department as full-time employees post-graduation.
We appreciate the W.I.N. Program for helping prepare the next generation of Wapakoneta’s workforce. Please join us in wishing Braylon and Kaden the very best as they begin their careers serving our community!
We are excited to announce that their hard work as interns has led to permanent roles within our community. Braylon Walter will continue his excellent service with our Public Works Department, and Kaden Werling will continue to lend his technical talents to our Electric Department as full-time employees post-graduation.
We appreciate the W.I.N. Program for helping prepare the next generation of Wapakoneta’s workforce. Please join us in wishing Braylon and Kaden the very best as they begin their careers serving our community!
Please be advised that our offices will be closed on Monday, May 25th, 2026 in observance of Memorial Day.
Please be advised that the City of Wapakoneta Electric Department will perform traffic light upgrades at the intersection of Defiance Street and Harrison Street on Tuesday, May 19th, beginning between 8:00 AM and 8:30 AM.
The intersection will be temporarily closed to through traffic and detoured during the installation of the overhead lights. Once the overhead lights are securely in place, the intersection will temporarily reopen as a four-way stop until all remaining work is complete. Motorists are advised to utilize alternate routes and reference the attached map for specific detour locations.
The intersection will be temporarily closed to through traffic and detoured during the installation of the overhead lights. Once the overhead lights are securely in place, the intersection will temporarily reopen as a four-way stop until all remaining work is complete. Motorists are advised to utilize alternate routes and reference the attached map for specific detour locations.
In celebration of National Public Works Week, we are proud to honor the dedicated professionals who keep our community running.
From the essential maintenance of our Streets and the vital operations of Refuse and Recycling, to the stewardship of our Parks, we extend our deepest gratitude to every member of the Public Works Department. Your hard work behind the scenes ensures our infrastructure is resilient and our quality of life is protected.
From the essential maintenance of our Streets and the vital operations of Refuse and Recycling, to the stewardship of our Parks, we extend our deepest gratitude to every member of the Public Works Department. Your hard work behind the scenes ensures our infrastructure is resilient and our quality of life is protected.
UPCOMING MEETINGS:
This week, we honor the dedicated EMS professionals who provide lifesaving care and serve as a vital lifeline for our community in moments of need. We are deeply grateful for the courage and skill these first responders demonstrate every single day, so please join us in thanking them for their unwavering commitment to our safety.
