Landfill Laborer

Asotin County•Asotin County, WA

7d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs routine, repetitive manual maintenance work at the Regional Landfill using hand tools and operating equipment as trained and approved by the Landfill Foreman and/or Solid Waste Supervisor. Assists the Senior Scalehouse Operator with computerized data entry for cash and charge accounts and assists the Engineering Landfill Technician with receiving, handling, and bulking Moderate Risk Waste. The work generally requires no previous training, with limited on-the-job training normally sufficient. More complicated equipment may be operated during the annual maintenance cycle in a training capacity under the guidance of an experienced employee or supervisor. Work is performed indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions. The position is paid $25.36 per hour for 40 hours per week under collective bargaining. Seasonal shifts vary between eight-hour days, five days per week, and ten-hour days, four days per week.

Requirements

Possess a high school diploma or equivalent.
Have any combination of experience, education, and training that provides the knowledge and abilities required to perform the duties.
Have one year of computer applications applicable to the work requirements of the position, or equivalent.
Obtain a 24-hour Hazardous Waste Operation Certification within 12 months of hire.
Be able to obtain a First Aid Training Certification within 12 months of hire.
Possess a valid driver’s license at the time of hire.
Read, write, speak, and comprehend English.
Perform manual work for extended periods in all weather conditions and perform physically demanding labor.
Understand and follow verbal and written instructions; establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and supervisors; and work independently on regularly assigned duties.
Use a personal computer, calculator, fax machine, and other office machines; rapidly learn landfill activities, policies, procedures, and operations.
Work in the hazardous waste facility after training.
Develop sufficient manual dexterity to use and care for tools, equipment, and materials used in landfill work.
Work early or late shifts in harsh environments, including heat, cold, and winds.
Stand, walk, or sit for extended periods; reach, bend, stoop, kneel, squat, twist, and pull; and occasionally lift and carry 50 pounds.
Perform job functions using personal protective equipment determined necessary for safe performance of the task.
Present documented evidence of identity and employment eligibility at the time of hire; the County hires U.S. citizens and aliens authorized to work in the United States.

Responsibilities

Operate light equipment, including pickup trucks, tractor mower, and other equipment, as trained and approved by the Landfill Foreman and/or Solid Waste Supervisor.
Assist the Senior Scalehouse Operator with computerized data entry of cash and charge accounts.
Assist the Engineering Landfill Technician with receiving, handling, and bulking Moderate Risk Waste.
Perform routine manual labor and minor preventative maintenance on assigned equipment.
Perform related work as required.