Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I

Snohomish County • Snohomish, WA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Snohomish County Public Works is hiring a Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I to maintain, troubleshoot, repair, and service equipment and facilities across seven solid waste sites. The role includes skilled and preventive maintenance, general repairs, fabrication of wood and metal structures, plumbing repairs, and operation of light and heavy equipment. Work is performed independently or with assigned personnel, under limited supervision, and may be spot-checked for technical adequacy and conformance with work orders and plans. The position works at solid waste facilities and sites throughout Snohomish County, indoors and outdoors in all types of weather. The stated schedule is Monday through Thursday, 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. After two years, employees may have an opportunity to advance to Solid Waste Maintenance Technician II after required training. The position also offers an opportunity to obtain a WABO welder certification.

Requirements

• One year of experience operating a variety of equipment or hand and power tools in building maintenance or industrial mechanical work, and six months of experience or familiarity with steel welding and cutting; or an equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Must pass job-related proficiency tests covering general mechanical, carpentry, plumbing, and steel cutting and welding knowledge.
• Valid Washington State Driver’s License required for employment.
• Possess or be able to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card within six months of employment.
• Must successfully complete required post-offer drug screening, medical examination, and physical capacities evaluation; job offer is also contingent on successful reference and background checks.
• Ability to use hand and power tools skillfully and safely, perform basic small combustion engine repairs, read and apply relevant codes, and work from blueprints, drawings, sketches, and work orders.
• Ability to complete work efficiently and on time, communicate effectively orally and in writing, work effectively with others, and follow directions and instructions.
• Must be able to perform strenuous manual work, including lifting objects weighing more than 50 pounds.
• Must wear County-issued safety equipment and work in conditions that may include heights, confined spaces, ladders or scaffolding, high-voltage power lines, dust, fumes, methane gas, grease, and refuse.
• Must work rotating shifts and evenings, weekends, holidays, and overtime as necessary.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity or experience with oxyacetylene steel cutting and stick and wire-feed welding; expert-level proficiency is not required.
• Experience repairing or replacing plumbing fixtures, water valves, and lines or pipes, and performing general carpentry tasks.
• Ability to obtain WABO welder certification; the position provides an opportunity to pursue it.

Responsibilities

• Maintain, troubleshoot, service, and repair solid waste gas, water, pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic equipment and systems.
• Perform routine maintenance on hydraulic and mechanical devices, including filter changes and operational adjustments.
• Fabricate and repair metal structures and parts using arc and wire-feed welders, plasma cutters, and oxygen/acetylene torches.
• Fabricate and install steel, wood, or concrete components and structures, and perform building painting and interior and exterior preservation.
• Perform rough and finish carpentry and related maintenance work.
• Install or repair plumbing fixtures, water valves, and water and waste lines.
• Operate heavy equipment, including backhoes, loaders, and forklifts, for pipeline access, repair projects, and equipment or parts removal and installation.
• Perform routine grounds maintenance such as mowing, edging, trimming, watering, weeding, wood cutting and stacking, and raking; operate equipment such as chain saws, edgers, power mowers, and trimmers as needed.
• Complete required safety training and related duties.
• Communicate work progress with management and team members and follow supervisory and coworker direction on procedures, policies, and repair plans.

Benefits

• Medical insurance with a choice of three plans and low deductibles; the County makes a significant contribution.
• Dental insurance.
• Vision insurance.
• Life insurance and long-term disability coverage.
• Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) pension opportunities.
• Deferred Compensation Plan with County matching contributions up to 1% of base monthly salary, if the employee participates.
• Eight hours of sick leave accrued per month.
• Eight hours of vacation accrued per month initially, totaling 2.4 weeks in the first year; accrual increases with County service.
• Eleven paid legal holidays and two floating holidays annually.
• Employer-paid ORCA cards.
• Step increases until the top salary step, and a stated cost-of-living adjustment adding a seventh step effective January 1, 2027.
• Career development training and employee development and training opportunities.
• Advancement opportunities.
• Competitive wages, job flexibility, and employment stability.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed