Sanitation Technician I/II

City of Bellingham • City of Bellingham, WA

7d • Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of manual and skilled physical labor in carrying out sanitation and community cleanup duties such as litter control, illegal dumpsite cleanup, and illegal camp site cleanup. Enforces various State and City ordinances regarding environmental regulations, litter, nuisance abatement, illegal parking and other related code violations on private residences, business, and City property including rights-of-way. Maintains records as required by City policy, state, and local law. Participates in public education programs related to code enforcement and litter prevention. Maintains close relationships with code enforcement and compliance personnel from other City departments. The position involves a high degree of public contact. Works independently on specialized assignments.

Requirements

• Two years of experience working with the public in problem resolution or enforcement activities required
• Willingness and ability to perform manual and semi-skilled labor in the field including litter and moderate to high risk waste cleanup.
• Intermediate computer skills including word processing, email and data entry is required.
• Demonstrate and maintain proficiency in the safe and efficient use of specialized equipment such as a woodchipper and handheld devices used for citation issuing and reporting.
• Valid Washington State driver's license and clean driving record.
• Candidates must submit a three-year driving abstract prior to hire; with biennial submission of driving abstract to department, to be forwarded to Human Resources (Policy ADM 10.03.02.4).
• Must be able to report to Operations Division for emergency/call out and to serve on standby in accordance with bargaining unit agreement if required
• Ability to obtain and maintain First Aid/CPR card within three months of employment.
• Ability to obtain and maintain Flagging/Traffic Control Card within six months of employment.
• Employment contingent upon passing a criminal convictions check, local background check and fingerprinting.
• Subject to re-check every five years.
• Must qualify for a limited commission.
• Demonstrated proficiency in operating heavy equipment such as an excavator, vactor truck, street cleaner, and hydro excavator (for Technician II).
• Must possess and maintain a Commercial Driver’s License (Class A CDL) with air brake endorsement throughout term of employment (CSC 7-11-90) (for Technician II).
• Must pass CDL-related drug and alcohol testing throughout the term of employment (for Technician II).

Nice To Haves

• Associate degree or two years of coursework in communications, environmental studies, social services or similar field may be substituted for two years of experience working with the public in problem resolution or enforcement activities.
• Moderate to high-risk waste materials handling experience preferred.
• Experience with special needs populations or social services preferred.
• Experience in code enforcement preferred.
• Certified Erosion and Sediment Control Lead (CESCL) certification within one (1) year of hire.
• Must successfully complete and possess the Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response (HAZWOPER) certification within one (1) year of hire.

Responsibilities

• Litter control
• Illegal dumpsite cleanup
• Illegal camp site cleanup
• Enforces various State and City ordinances regarding environmental regulations, litter, nuisance abatement, illegal parking and other related code violations on private residences, business, and City property including rights-of-way.
• Maintains records as required by City policy, state, and local law.
• Participates in public education programs related to code enforcement and litter prevention.
• Maintains close relationships with code enforcement and compliance personnel from other City departments.

Benefits

• 10 hours of vacation leave per month, with increased accrual over time
• 12 paid holidays + 1 floating holiday per year
• 8 hours sick leave accrued monthly
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance for employees and their families
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage
• Flexible spending accounts and medical insurance opt-out program
• Access to an Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Washington State Retirement plan (DRS) for retirement security
• Optional 457 deferred compensation (Retirement Savings Plan) with employer match

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree