Solid Waste Addendum Only - Solid Waste Laborer I

Snohomish County•Snohomish County, WA

5d•Onsite

About The Position

This job posting is to fill a vacant Solid Waste Laborer I position and is open to current regular AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste Addendum Bargaining Unit employees. The position is a training role, preparing individuals for certification as Solid Waste Laborer II and III. The role involves providing excellent customer service to customers disposing of household waste and recycling at county transfer stations. Training will be provided for various tasks and equipment operation. The ideal candidate will be motivated, team-oriented, possess strong communication skills, and have a customer-first approach.

Requirements

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.
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
Knowledge of personal computers
Knowledge of maintenance of assigned equipment in a safe operating condition
Knowledge of the potential hazards associated with the work
Knowledge of basic mathematics
Ability to deal courteously and tactfully with the general public
Ability to provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers
Ability to 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
Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions
Ability to read, understand and enforce safety rules and regulations
Ability to establish and maintain effective work relationships with coworkers and superiors; remain composed and professional in stressful situations
Ability to accurately input data into computerized scale automation system
Ability to drive a pick-up truck or other light vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
Ability to learn First Aid/CPR methods and procedures
Ability to sweep and shovel waste
Ability to crank chassis landing gear, drop box winches, and other container tarping systems
Ability to perform mathematical calculations

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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
Directs incoming and departing vehicles to/from unloading areas at a transfer station or landfill.
Enforces safety rules and regulations for all users of the facility; may assist customers in unloading vehicles, as necessary.
Provides information and assistance to customers in a professional, courteous and tactful manner regarding disposal and recycling procedures, fees, rules, policies and options.
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.
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.
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.
Adjusts landing gear on trailers, opens and closes intermodal container doors, and tarps and untarps top loading trailers.
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.
Accurately logs and inputs transaction ticket information in a computerized scale automation system.
Drives a pickup truck or other light vehicle in order to pick up supplies, recyclables, litter, and solid waste or transport crews.
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.
Performs other duties as required.