Waste Operations & Litter Control Technician

Solid Waste Environmental Laborer - Thousand Hour; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 21,000 - 36,000; Full time

Job summary

Solid Waste Environmental Laborer - Thousand Hour in Alaska Palmer requires performing manual tasks related to solid waste handling and litter control. You will operate with Borough policies and core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

The position is entry-level, requiring a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Alaska driver's license, and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and vaccinations.

Qualifications

• Requires ability to perform manual tasks related to waste handling.
• May require familiarity with hazardous/universal waste handling is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Assists in maintaining the central landfill.
• Processes latex paints and other universal wastes according to policies.
• Packs refrigerants into containers.
• Transports universal waste between sites.
• Loads abandoned waste for transport to landfill.
• Assists with tagging vehicles and collecting data.
• Cleans and cuts weeds and brush.
• Assists with snow removal operations.
• Answers public questions and directs to disposal areas.
• Performs related duties as needed.

Skills

Physical labor

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Solid Waste Environmental Laborer - Thousand Hour in Alaska Palmer requires performing manual tasks related to solid waste handling and litter control. You will operate with Borough policies and core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

The position is entry-level, requiring a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Alaska driver's license, and the ability to pass a pre-employment drug screen and vaccinations.