Hazardous Materials & Environmental Systems Tech

Kootenai County; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 58,000 - 63,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive pay

Healthcare benefits

Generous PTO

PERSI retirement plan

Career growth opportunities

Job summary

Kootenai County's Solid Waste Department is seeking an Environmental Systems Technician to join a hands-on, technically oriented team. This role supports hazardous materials emergency response, and the operation of landfill gas, leachate, groundwater, surface water, and air quality systems.

The position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including a county healthcare program, generous PTO, and a strong retirement plan (PERSI).

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and meet insurability requirements.

Responsibilities

• Responding as a member of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team during chemical spills, fires, and other emergency incidents.
• Monitoring and maintaining landfill gas, leachate collection, groundwater, surface water, and air quality systems.
• Collecting environmental samples and interpreting monitoring data to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Operating and maintaining the Household Hazardous Waste Facility and educating the public on proper hazardous waste disposal.
• Performing environmental testing, troubleshooting system issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Assisting with construction, maintenance, and repair of landfill gas, wastewater, and leachate collection systems.
• Working with contractors, engineers, and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance with environmental permits.
• Supporting spill prevention, hazardous waste management, and environmental protection programs.
• Operating heavy equipment, specialized monitoring instruments, and technical field equipment.
• Participating in an on-call rotation to respond to after-hours environmental or operational emergencies.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Education

Associate's degree in Chemistry/ Biology/ Environmental Science

Job description

Kootenai County's Solid Waste Department is seeking an Environmental Systems Technician to join a hands-on, technically oriented team. This role supports hazardous materials emergency response, and the operation of landfill gas, leachate, groundwater, surface water, and air quality systems.

The position offers competitive pay and excellent benefits, including a county healthcare program, generous PTO, and a strong retirement plan (PERSI).