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Snohomish County

BARGAINING UNIT ONLY - Solid Waste Laborer I

Snohomish County, Everett, Washington, us, 98213

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OPEN TO MEMBERS OF AFSCME 109 PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE ADDENDUM BARGAINING UNIT ONLY

This job posting is to fill a vacant

Solid Waste Laborer I position and is open to the following employees:

All current

regular

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

Current AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste

temporary

employees.

We are looking for motivated, team-oriented individuals who are passionate about delivering top-notch customer service. As a key member of our team, you’ll help customers safely dispose of household waste and recycling at transfer stations across the county. Ideal candidates will have strong communication skills and a friendly, customer-first approach. Training will be provided by the County to perform various tasks and operate assigned equipment.

Duties assigned will include:

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.

All work is day shift, including weekends and some holidays, at any of our

Solid Waste facilities .

The Solid Waste Laborer I position is a training position, working toward mandatory certification as a Solid Waste Laborer II and Solid Waste Laborer III.

SELECTION AND REVIEW PROCESS:

Complete and submit the on-line application before the closing date to be considered.

Minimum qualifications screening.

Please complete your responses to the supplemental questions. The supplemental questions will be scored for applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.

Oral Interviews - Required for any regular or temporary employee who has not interviewed for the Site Attendant I or Solid Waste Laborer I position within the previous six (6) months.

Selection Review:

Regular Status Employees:

Most senior employee to pass the job-related test will move on in the review process and receive a conditional offer.

If a Regular Status Employee does not apply, then a Temporary Status Employee will be considered.

Temporary Status Employees:

Interview scores will be used to determine ranking. If interview scores are the same, an anonymous draw will be conducted by the AFSCME Union.

The applicant(s) who passes the job-related test will move on in the review process and receive a conditional offer.

Conditional Offer:

Medical Exam/Physical Abilities Test:

Tests will be required for employees who have not successfully completed and passed the Medical Exam/ Physical Abilities Test for the Site Attendant I or Solid Waste Laborer I position within the previous six (6) months. (Will be scheduled by Snohomish County Public Works Human Resources Department.)

Criminal background check must be passed for final selection.

If all conditions are met, a hire date and work schedule will be determined by the department, and a letter will be issued.

BASIC FUNCTION Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in support of solid waste disposal and recycling operations. The Laborer I position is a training position, working toward certification as a Solid Waste Laborer II.

STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES

Directs incoming and departing vehicles to/from unloading areas at a transfer station or landfill.

Enforce 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

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