Solid Waste Technician Job at Spotsylvania County in Virginia

Under limited supervision, the employee shall assist the Public Works Operations Manager with litter pickup and various solid waste maintenance activities. Duties shall include participation in, coordination with, and supervision of outside agencies and groups to perform the removal of litter from the County’s roadsides and illegal dumping sites. They will also fill in when needed at Convenience Centers and assist with additional solid waste maintenance activities. Reports to the Public Works Operations Manager.

Responsibilities include:

• Interacting directly with various groups including volunteer organizations, community service workers, youth groups, and environmental organizations.
• Assisting in grounds maintenance including landscaping duties.
• Performing various waste resource maintenance activities such as de-rimming and lacing of tires, draining of fluid from small engines, refrigerant recovery from appliances, painting and signage maintenance, site inspections, and cleaning activities.
• Operating Trash/Recycling Compactors as needed.
• Performing other related duties as required.

Requirements include:

• High School Diploma or equivalent with experience in environmental education, litter control, and/or solid waste/recycling programs.
• Possession of a valid driver's license issued by the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and Microsoft Excel.

Additional Safety Training includes:

• Gate Attendant Training Program
• EPA 608 Refrigerant Technician Certification Type 1
• OSHA 10 Training
• Control of Hazardous Energy (LOTO Affected)
• Confined space awareness
• Bloodborne Pathogens
• CPR / First Aid
• Emergency Action
• Fire Prevention / Extinguishers
• Forklift
• Hand and Power tools
• Hazard Communication / GHS
• Summertime Safety / Heat Awareness
• PPE
• Spill Class / Hazmat
• Workplace Violence
• Work zone / Traffic Control

Physical Requirements: Must be physically able to operate a variety of machinery and equipment, including power equipment, power tools, hand tools, shovels, rakes, computers, etc. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle and exert up to 150 pounds of force occasionally.

Equal Employment Opportunity: We are an equal opportunity employer and welcome applications from diverse candidates.