Solid Waste Environmental Laborer (Winter)

Matanuska-Susitna Borough; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 25,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Matanuska-Susitna Borough in Palmer, Alaska seeks a 6-month temporary Laborer to assist with solid waste and litter control, averaging 40 hours per week. Duties follow borough policies and core values, including accountability and teamwork.

The role involves landfill maintenance, handling universal wastes, loading materials, and assisting the public; requires a high school diploma and a valid Alaska driver’s license, plus background checks and vaccinations.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Less than one year of experience; relevant experience includes equipment operation, hand and power tool usage, processing technician, plumbing installation and repair, and pipework.
• Must be comfortable working in tight spaces.
• Must possess or be able to obtain a valid Alaska driver's license; 1 year of driving experience required.
• Pre-employment background check, drug screen, and health vaccinations may be required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining the central landfill.
• Processes latex paints and other universal wastes according to division policies and procedures.
• Packs refrigerants into containers.
• Transports universal waste from transfer sites.
• Loads abandoned waste into vehicle for transport to landfill.
• Assists in tagging vehicles for impound; takes photographs and collects data.
• Cuts weeds and brush.
• Assists with snow removal operations.
• Answers customer questions and directs the public to waste disposal areas.
• Performs related duties.

Skills

Equipment operation

Hand and power tool usage

Plumbing installation and repair

Pipework

Comfort working in tight spaces

Driving (valid license)

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

This position assists with manual tasks related to the handling of solid waste and litter control.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

**This is a 6 month temporary (Winter) assignment expected to work 40 hours a week. The anticipated schedule will vary based on division needs.

D1 - DOE

High School diploma or equivalent.

Less than one year of experience. Relevant experience should include equipment operation, hand and power tool usage, processing technician, plumbing installation and repair, and pipework. The person filling this position must be comfortable working in tight spaces.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated. Must be at least 19 years of age with one (1) year of driving experience.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check, drug screen, and physical. Must complete the Hepatitis B vaccination series and maintain a current Tetanus (Td or Tdap) vaccination, or provide signed declinations, in accordance with applicable health and safety guidelines.

Laborers in the hazardous waste division must complete a pre-employment and annual HAZWOPER physical exam.

• Assists in maintaining the central landfill.
• Processes latex paints and other universal wastes according to division policies and procedures.
• Packs refrigerants into containers.
• Transports universal waste from transfer sites.
• Loads abandoned waste into vehicle for transport to landfill.
• Assists in tagging vehicles for impound; takes photographs and collects data.
• Cuts weeds and brush.
• Assists with snow removal operations.
• Answers customer questions and directs the public to waste disposal areas.
• Performs related duties.