Solid Waste Technician Job at Town of Abingdon, Virginia in Abingdon

Overview

Physically demanding work involving the collection of solid waste and recycling materials from residential and commercial establishments. Perform skilled and unskilled heavy manual work, while independently applying Town code and safety considerations in the completion of assigned duties.

Education, Experience And Licenses

• Completion of a standard high school course, or equivalent GED program.
• Minimum of one (1) year experience in an entry level, manual labor position.
• Any combination of education, certification, training, and/or experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.
• Virginia Pesticide Applicator License, Virginia Work Area Protection Certification, OSHA 10 Certification, Virginia Flagging Certification, or the ability to obtain certifications within a year.
• Valid driver\'s license.

This position will remain open until filled.

The Town of Abingdon offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes medical insurance, dental insurance, paid annual leave, paid holidays, and Virginia State Retirement to Full-Time employees.

The Town of Abingdon is an equal opportunity employer.

Salary: $34,044.00 per year

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Engineering and Information Technology

Industries

• Government Administration