Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I Job at Snohomish County in Snohomish

Overview

Advance your career with Snohomish County Public Works as a Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I. This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on keeping our community safe and clean by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing solid waste stationary equipment and facilities. If you thrive in an environment where you can creatively solve problems and you have a safety-first attitude, join our award-winning team today. This work is performed at our modern Solid Waste facilities, and you will be provided with everything you need including top-of-the-line tools, vehicles, and protective wear. This position also offers the opportunity to obtain a welder’s certification from the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO).

Responsibilities

• Maintaining and repairing solid waste gas, water, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Performing complex maintenance and repair work independently or with assistance of assigned personnel.
• Using steel welding and cutting techniques to fabricate and repair metal parts.
• Performing general carpentry tasks to build and maintain structures, and plumbing work to repair broken pipes.

Requirements / Qualifications

Successful candidates will have experience using various hand and power tools to fabricate, assemble, and install steel parts, wood, or concrete components. Familiarity and/or experience with using an oxyacetylene torch to cut steel is required (expert level is not necessary). The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to repair or replace plumbing fixtures, water valves and lines/pipes, and perform general carpentry tasks.

Work Schedule & Training

This position will work Monday - Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. After two (2) years, there is an opportunity to be promoted to Solid Waste Maintenance Technician II after required training.

Selection Process

• Application: Complete and submit an online application before the posting closes. Provide detailed and complete responses to the four (4) supplemental essay questions at the end of the application. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will advance to the next step of the screening process.
• Subject Matter Expert Review: A panel of subject matter experts will review and score candidates' responses to the four (4) supplemental essay questions. Top scoring candidates will be invited to participate in an in-person operational proficiency test.
• Operational Test: During the operational proficiency test, candidates will be assessed on their ability to weld using Stick & MIG techniques, cut steel using an oxyacetylene torch, solder a copper pipe, and complete carpentry tasks (measurements & cutting).
• Interview: Following the operational proficiency test, top scoring candidates will be invited to participate in a virtual interview session.
• Reference Check: Professional reference checks will be conducted on the top scoring applicant following the interview sessions. Please provide three current professional references on your application, to include your current supervisor.
• Conditional Offer: A conditional job offer will be extended, contingent on satisfactory results of a post-offer medical examination, Physical Abilities Test (PAT), Drug/Alcohol Screening, and a criminal background check.

Perks & Benefits

• Contribute to shaping one of Washington’s fastest growing counties
• Join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee development and training opportunities
• Excellent medical, dental, and other benefits
• Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension
• Security, stability, and a lifelong career

About the Solid Waste Division

The Solid Waste Division oversees the disposal of garbage, hazardous materials, and recycling throughout Snohomish County. With three full-service facilities and an additional four neighborhood and special items facilities, the Division is focused on:

• Reducing overall waste from Snohomish County
• Promoting and emphasizing the reuse of items and recycling
• Handling household hazardous waste
• Providing garbage and recycling facilities for County residents
• Transferring garbage to a landfill and partnering with private vendors to handle recycled items

About Snohomish County Public Works

Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 500 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201. Visit Snohomish County Public Works for more information.

Benefits Summary

Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents, including competitive wages, flexible work arrangements where available, pension opportunities, and employer-provided benefits. Your salary is part of your Total Compensation Package.

• Retirement: PERS
• Medical benefits: choice of medical plans with County contribution
• Flexible work schedules for some positions
• Career development training
• Sick leave and Vacation leave accrual
• Holiday Pay and floating holidays
• Deferred Compensation with county matching
• Step increases and COLA adjustments

Equal Opportunity

Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. EEO policy and ADA notice.

Additional Information

Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States.