Solid Waste Addendum Only - Solid Waste Laborer I

Nigel Wright Consultancy Ltd (UK); Everett (WA); On-site; USD 42,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Snohomish County is seeking motivated individuals for the Solid Waste Laborer I role at transfer stations across the county. This training position develops toward Solid Waste Laborer II certification, with day shifts, variable weekends, and potential overtime.

Responsibilities include directing traffic, assisting customers, operating basic waste-handling equipment, maintaining areas, and logging transactions in scale systems, while meeting safety and performance standards.

Qualifications

• Must pass job-related tests.
• Valid Washington Driver’s License required.
• Ability to perform manual labor including lifting up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Directs incoming and departing vehicles to/from unloading areas at a transfer station or landfill.
• Enforces safety rules and regulations; may assist customers unloading vehicles.
• Provides information to customers regarding disposal and recycling procedures and fees.
• Cleans and sweeps unloading area; performs facility maintenance tasks such as mowing and raking leaves.
• Operates equipment and assists in moving and positioning trailers.
• Inspects and maintains equipment and related systems.
• Maintains equipment service records and logs transactions in scale systems.
• Drives light vehicles to collect supplies and recyclables.
• Identifies hazardous wastes and coordinates pickups as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Backhoe

Yard goat

Compactor

Push blades

Forklift

Stationary crane

Waste export scale automation system

Timekeeping system

Job description

OPEN TO MEMBERS OF AFSCME 109 PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE ADDENDUM BARGAINING UNIT ONLY

This job posting is to fill a vacant Solid Waste Laborer I position and is open to the following employees:

• All current regular AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste Addendum Bargaining Unit employees. Current Solid Waste regular employees will have precedence based on seniority date.
• Current AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste temporary employees.

We are looking for motivated, team-oriented individuals who are passionate about delivering top-notch customer service. As a key member of our team, you’ll help customers safely dispose of household waste and recycling at transfer stations across the county. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a friendly, customer-first approach. Training will be provided by the County to perform various tasks and operate assigned equipment.

• Providing excellent customer service to Solid Waste customers
• Manual labor tasks, including but not limited to sweeping, hosing, shoveling, lifting, and carrying heavy objects
• Learning to operate various equipment, including but not limited to backhoe, forklift, terminal tractor, and hydraulic compactor.
• All work is day shift, including weekends and some holidays, at any of our Solid Waste facilities.

The Solid Waste Laborer I position is a training position, working toward mandatory certification as a Solid Waste Laborer II and Solid Waste Laborer III.

SELECTION AND REVIEW PROCESS:

1. Complete and submit the on-line application before the closing date to be considered.
2. Minimum qualifications screening.
3. Job Related Test: Please complete your responses to the supplemental questions. The supplemental questions will be scored for applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Oral Interviews are required for any regular or temporary employee who has not interviewed for the Site Attendant I or Solid Waste Laborer I position within the previous six (6) months.
4. Selection Review:
   1. Regular Status Employees:
      • Most senior employee to pass the job-related test will move forward in the review process and receive a conditional offer.
        • If a Regular Status Employee does not apply, then a Temporary Status Employee will be considered.
   2. Temporary Status Employees:
      • Interview scores will be used to determine ranking. If interview scores are the same, an anonymous draw will be conducted by the AFSCME Union.
      • The employee must pass the job-related test to move forward in the review process to receive a conditional offer.
      • Priority will be given based on Bargaining Unit hire date to receive a conditional offer.
   3. Conditional Offer:
      • Medical Exam/Physical Abilities Test:
        • Tests will be required for employees who have not successfully completed and passed the Medical Exam/ Physical Abilities Test for the Site Attendant I or Solid Waste Laborer I position within the previous six (6) months. (Will be scheduled by Snohomish County Public Works Human Resources Department.)
   4. Criminal background check must be passed for final selection.
   5. If all conditions are met, a hire date and work schedule will be determined by the department, and a letter will be issued.

BASIC FUNCTION

Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in support of solid waste disposal and recycling operations. The Laborer I position is a training position, working toward certification as a Solid Waste Laborer II.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

1. Directs incoming and departing vehicles to/from unloading areas at a transfer station or landfill.
2. Enforces safety rules and regulations for all users of the facility; may assist customers in unloading vehicles, as necessary.
3. Provides information and assistance to customers in a professional, courteous and tactful manner regarding disposal and recycling procedures, fees, rules, policies and options.
4. Cleans and sweeps unloading area; picks up and disposes of litter; may perform a variety of facility maintenance tasks such as mowing and watering lawns, raking leaves, and cleaning out culverts and drainage ditches.
5. Operates a yard goat/tractor and unhooks and moves loaded solid waste trailers from the transfer station compactor unit or top-load bay; positions and parks loaded trailers in the service yard; moves and positions unloaded trailers and ensures positive hookup with the compactor unit or proper alignment in the top-loading bay.
6. Inspects, operates and performs basic maintenance and service on backhoes, ATV's, compaction equipment, power units, fan systems, push blades, stationary cranes, forklifts, yard goat/tractor, and various other pieces of recycling and solid waste related equipment.
7. Adjusts landing gear on trailers, opens and closes intermodal container doors, and tarps and untarps top loading trailers.
8. Maintains and services all solid waste facility equipment by cleaning, checking fluid levels, lubricating equipment and making minor adjustments as required; maintains equipment service records for assigned equipment.
9. Accurately logs and inputs transaction ticket information in a computerized scale automation system.
10. Drives a pickup truck or other light vehicle in order to pick up supplies, recyclables, litter, and solid waste or transport crews.
11. Identifies hazardous wastes and segregates as necessary for pick up, and contacts various vendors and MRW for various automotive and other waste/recyclables pickup and service of containers.

STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES

1. Performs other duties as required.

High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of training and or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

• A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required for employment.
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card within six (6) months of employment is required.
• Satisfactorily complete certification on the following pieces of equipment/systems within six (6) months of employment:
  • backhoe
  • yard goat
  • compactor
  • push blades
  • forklift
  • stationary crane
  • waste export scale automation system
  • timekeeping system
  • other recycling and solid waste handling equipment
• A job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a post-offer drug screen test; and a Physical Capacities Evaluation performed by a qualified healthcare professional selected by Snohomish County. Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test may be required prior to employment.
• A job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of criminal background check.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

• personal computers
• maintenance of assigned equipment in a safe operating condition
• the potential hazards associated with the work
• basic mathematics

• deal courteously and tactfully with the general public
• provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
• perform routine manual labor tasks including pushing, pulling, opening and closing intermodal transfer container doors, tarping and untarping containers, picking up/lifting and carrying heavy objects in a safe, efficient manner
• understand and follow oral and written directions
• read, understand and enforce safety rules and regulations
• establish and maintain effective work relationships with coworkers and superiors;
• remain composed and professional in stressful situations
• accurately input data into computerized scale automation system
• drive a pick-up truck or other light vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
• learn First Aid/CPR methods and procedures
• sweep and shovel waste
• crank chassis landing gear, drop box winches, and other container tarping systems
• perform mathematical calculations

SUPERVISION

Employees report to a Transfer Station Operator or Solid Waste Operations Supervisor as assigned. The work is routine and recurring in nature, and is performed in a team atmosphere. Specific instructions are given for unusual or non-routine tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS

The work includes being able to routinely pick up, lift and carry objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds. The work is performed both indoors and outdoors, at or outside the gates of solid waste facilities, in all types of weather. The work involves rotating shift assignments and requires that employees work evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary. The employee must be able to change work locations with little to no prior notice.

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.