Hazardous Materials Response & Environmental Systems Tech

Kootenai-County,-Id; Coeur d'Alene (ID); On-site; USD 79,629,412 - 86,792,932; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health care for employees and dependen

Free medical clinic

Pension/retirement (PERSI)

Job summary

Kootenai County Solid Waste Department seeks an Environmental Systems Technician to join a hands-on team protecting natural resources and operating critical county services. This role offers competitive pay ($27.79–$30.29/hour), a robust benefits package, generous PTO, a solid retirement plan (PERSI), and opportunities for growth, with the chance to support environmental monitoring and emergency response.

Based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, you’ll work outdoors in varied conditions, handle hazardous

Qualifications

• Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field.
• Minimum of four years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to obtain a Class B CDL license and meet insurability requirements.
• Comfortable working outdoors in varied weather and environments.
• Strong communication and mechanical aptitude; team-oriented.

Responsibilities

• Respond to Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team incidents such as chemical spills and fires.
• Monitor and maintain landfill gas, leachate, groundwater, surface water, and air quality systems.
• Collect environmental samples and interpret data for regulatory compliance.
• Operate Household Hazardous Waste Facility and educate the public on disposal.
• Perform testing, troubleshoot system issues, and implement corrective actions.
• Assist with construction, maintenance, and repair of landfill gas and leachate systems.
• Collaborate with contractors, engineers, and regulators to maintain permits.
• Support spill prevention, hazardous waste management, and environmental protection programs.
• Operate heavy equipment and specialized monitoring instruments; participate in on-call rotations.

Skills

Strong communication

Customer service

Mechanical aptitude

Teamwork

CDL Class B eligibility

Education

Associate's degree in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or related field

Job description

Kootenai County Solid Waste Department seeks an Environmental Systems Technician to join a hands-on team protecting natural resources and operating critical county services. This role offers competitive pay ($27.79–$30.29/hour), a robust benefits package, generous PTO, a solid retirement plan (PERSI), and opportunities for growth, with the chance to support environmental monitoring and emergency response.

Based in Coeur d'Alene, Idaho, you’ll work outdoors in varied conditions, handle hazardous