City Of Wapakoneta -

IMMEDIATE OUTAGE NOTICE:

Information Regarding Electricity Bill Increases:

You can view updates from our partners at AMP: https://www.amppartners.org/extranet/weekly-update/

Please be advised that there will be a road closure tomorrow morning on Main Street between Willipie Street and Park Street.

This is weather dependent and we will provide updates as it develops.

𝗦𝗰𝗵𝗲𝗱𝘂𝗹𝗲𝗱 𝗣𝗼𝘄𝗲𝗿 𝗢𝘂𝘁𝗮𝗴𝗲

Due to a vehicle striking our utility pole on Sunday, we will need to implement a scheduled power outage this afternoon. This outage is essential to safely transfer the aerial wires from the damaged pole to a new one.

We understand this may cause inconvenience and sincerely apologize for any disruption.

𝗡𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 𝗡𝗢𝗧𝗜𝗖𝗘

Please be advised that there will be 𝗡𝗢 𝗣𝗔𝗥𝗞𝗜𝗡𝗚 in designated areas to ensure the safety and efficiency of our Electric Department's line work.

📍 On Park Street from Auglaize to the railroad
🧭 On the East side of the road

🕰️ From 7:00am until 5:00pm
📅Wednesday, July 30th & Thursday, July 31st (𝘵𝘩𝘪𝘴 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬)

🕰️ From 7:00am until 5:00pm
📅Monday, August 4th through Thursday, August 7th (𝘯𝘦𝘹𝘵 𝘸𝘦𝘦𝘬)

𝗦𝗲𝗿𝘃𝗲 𝘆𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗰𝗼𝗺𝗺𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗮𝗻𝗱 𝗯𝘂𝗶𝗹𝗱 𝗮 𝗿𝗲𝘄𝗮𝗿𝗱𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗰𝗮𝗿𝗲𝗲𝗿!

The City of Wapakoneta has two job openings that offer a fantastic opportunity to contribute directly to our city's success.

Learn about these roles and how to apply on our website: 𝙝𝙩𝙩𝙥𝙨://𝙬𝙬𝙬.𝙬𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙠𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙖.𝙣𝙚𝙩/𝙥𝙖𝙜𝙚/𝙚𝙢𝙥𝙡𝙤𝙮𝙢𝙚𝙣𝙩-𝙤𝙥𝙥𝙤𝙧𝙩𝙪𝙣𝙞𝙩𝙞𝙚𝙨

Have questions, or ready to send in your application and resume? Reach out to us at 𝙟𝙤𝙗𝙨@𝙬𝙖𝙥𝙖𝙠𝙤𝙣𝙚𝙩𝙖.𝙣𝙚𝙩

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗣𝘂𝗯𝗹𝗶𝗰 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝘀 𝗦𝘂𝗽𝗲𝗿𝗶𝗻𝘁𝗲𝗻𝗱𝗲𝗻𝘁!

💵 Salary range is $84,000-$100,000
🛠️ Supervises the work of the Public Works Department (Refuse/Recycling, Streets, etc.)

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
Must be 18 years of age
Hold a valid OH Driver's License
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required prior to start date
5 Years Related Experience
2 Years Supervisory Experience

𝗣𝗿𝗲𝗳𝗲𝗿𝗿𝗲𝗱 𝗤𝘂𝗮𝗹𝗶𝗳𝗶𝗰𝗮𝘁𝗶𝗼𝗻𝘀:
Degree in Related Field (construction, engineering, environmental science, etc.)

Applications can be found online at 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘄𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮.𝗻𝗲𝘁/𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲/𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

Please submit completed applications and resume to 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀@𝘄𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮.𝗻𝗲𝘁


𝘿𝙚𝙖𝙙𝙡𝙞𝙣𝙚 𝙩𝙤 𝙖𝙥𝙥𝙡𝙮 𝙞𝙨 𝙁𝙧𝙞𝙙𝙖𝙮, 𝘼𝙪𝙜𝙪𝙨𝙩 8𝙩𝙝, 2025 𝙖𝙩 𝙣𝙤𝙤𝙣.

The City of Wapakoneta's Yard Waste Facility, also known as the City Farm, has updated its disposal rates for brush, tree limbs, grass clippings, leaves, and other acceptable yard/garden waste.

The Yard Waste Facility, located at 16043 Wapakoneta Cridersville Road, is a dedicated composting facility for yard waste only. Remember, no paper, plastic, trash, stumps, or building materials are accepted.

Visit our website for more information at https://www.wapakoneta.net/page/yardwaste-facility

All City of Wapakoneta employees are now fully certified in CPR and First Aid! Over the past two days, every city staff member, from administrative roles to public works, underwent training to equip them with life-saving skills.

Wapakoneta is committed to fostering a safer environment for everyone. Our employees are now ready to act as immediate responders in critical situations, further strengthening our community.

Explore our new website, designed for your convenience! You'll find current information, permit applications, contact details, and more at your fingertips.

www.wapakoneta.net

𝗧𝗵𝗲 𝗖𝗶𝘁𝘆 𝗼𝗳 𝗪𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮 𝗶𝘀 𝗵𝗶𝗿𝗶𝗻𝗴 𝗮 𝗚𝗿𝗼𝘂𝗻𝗱 𝗪𝗼𝗿𝗸𝗲𝗿 𝗶𝗻 𝗼𝘂𝗿 𝗘𝗹𝗲𝗰𝘁𝗿𝗶𝗰 𝗗𝗲𝗽𝗮𝗿𝘁𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁!

💵 Pay Range is $23.99/hr - $25.99/hr; per UWUA Contract
⚡️ Performs routine maintenance of building, grounds, and equipment as well as assisting line workers on repair of electrical lines and substations (𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘭).

𝗥𝗲𝗾𝘂𝗶𝗿𝗲𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁𝘀:
Must be 18 years of age
Hold a valid OH Driver's License
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) required prior to start date

Applications can be found online at 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘄𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮.𝗻𝗲𝘁/𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲/𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀

Please submit completed applications and resume to 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀@𝘄𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮.𝗻𝗲𝘁

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗧𝘂𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗔𝘂𝗴𝘂𝘀𝘁 𝟱𝘁𝗵, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻.

Tomorrow is the last day to apply for our open Refuse/Recycler I position!

💵 Pay Range is $21.19/hr - $25.26/hr; per UWUA Contract

Requirements:
Must be 18 years of age
Must hold a valid OH Driver's License
Must hold a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) prior to start date


Applications can be found online at 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘄𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮.𝗻𝗲𝘁/𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲/𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
Please submit completed applications and resume to 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀@𝘄𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮.𝗻𝗲𝘁

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻.

Last night, city employees from various departments traded their usual tasks for some fun at the annual bed races! From fierce competition to fantastic team bonding, it was clear our employees share a deep love for our community.

We're incredibly thankful for their enthusiastic participation and dedication!

Please be advised of potential traffic disruptions tomorrow, Saturday, July 19, 2025, between 8:00 AM and 11:00 AM, due to our 1-mile, 5K, and 10K community runs.

Motorists should anticipate temporary closures, detours, and/or delays along the race routes (pictured). For everyone's safety, please adhere to all posted barriers, signage, and traffic instructions provided by event personnel and law enforcement.

Your cooperation is greatly appreciated as we work to ensure a safe and successful event for all participants.

We are excited to announce the successful completion of the Wapakoneta Fire Department's new building addition! This expansion represents a significant enhancement to our facilities, equipping us to better serve the Wapakoneta community.

While we're finalizing details for an official ribbon-cutting ceremony in the near future, we couldn't wait to share our excitement with you. Therefore, we're hosting a special open house this Friday, July 18th, and Saturday, July 19th, from 12 PM to 8 PM.

This is a fantastic opportunity for you to tour the new addition, meet our dedicated team, and learn more about how these improvements will benefit our operations and the safety of our residents. Come on over, say hello, and explore our new space! We can't wait to see you there.

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As summer is in full swing, a friendly reminder regarding bicycles and scooters:

The City of Wapakoneta is seeking to fill an open Refuse/Recycler I position in our Public Works Department!

💵 Pay Range is $21.19/hr - $25.26/hr; per UWUA Contract
🚮 Performs residential and commercial trash removal, e.g., rides on refuse truck, picks up, empties and replaces residential trash cans, hooks up, empties and replaces commercial trash containers, and unloads collected refuse at land fill, operates mechanical trash compactor on back of refuse truck (𝘧𝘶𝘭𝘭 𝘫𝘰𝘣 𝘥𝘦𝘴𝘤𝘳𝘪𝘱𝘵𝘪𝘰𝘯 𝘤𝘢𝘯 𝘣𝘦 𝘱𝘪𝘤𝘬𝘦𝘥 𝘶𝘱 𝘢𝘵 𝘊𝘪𝘵𝘺 𝘏𝘢𝘭𝘭).

Requirements: Must be 18 years of age and hold a valid OH Driver's License

Applications can be found online at 𝗵𝘁𝘁𝗽𝘀://𝘄𝘄𝘄.𝘄𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮.𝗻𝗲𝘁/𝗽𝗮𝗴𝗲/𝗲𝗺𝗽𝗹𝗼𝘆𝗺𝗲𝗻𝘁-𝗼𝗽𝗽𝗼𝗿𝘁𝘂𝗻𝗶𝘁𝗶𝗲𝘀
Please submit completed applications and resume to 𝗷𝗼𝗯𝘀@𝘄𝗮𝗽𝗮𝗸𝗼𝗻𝗲𝘁𝗮.𝗻𝗲𝘁

𝗗𝗲𝗮𝗱𝗹𝗶𝗻𝗲 𝘁𝗼 𝗮𝗽𝗽𝗹𝘆 𝗶𝘀 𝗪𝗲𝗱𝗻𝗲𝘀𝗱𝗮𝘆, 𝗝𝘂𝗹𝘆 𝟮𝟯𝗿𝗱, 𝟮𝟬𝟮𝟱 𝗮𝘁 𝗻𝗼𝗼𝗻.