This is responsible solid waste disposal work involving, on a continued basis, the safe, efficient, and skilled operation and maintenance of solid waste disposal equipment and the collection of disposal fees. Work of this class requires the operation of a dozer, compactor, trucks, and scraper. Work will require employee of this class to exercise considerable initiative in the completion of assignments which normally require skilled equipment operation, and maintenance in an unfavorable work environment.
Work is performed on the landfill site requiring exposure to an unfavorable, odorous environment with exposure to municipal solid waste. Work is generally conducted outdoors and therefore requires working in various weather conditions.
Work is also performed off site at recycling locations throughout the county.
A background check, drug test, motor vehicle report are required.
Asotin County is a Drug-Free Workplace, an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer, and complies with ADA.
EXAMPLES OF DUTIES: (Duties include but are not limited to):
Operates solid waste disposal equipment performing a variety of duties requiring both skill and knowledge of safe and efficient operation techniques.
Performs prevention maintenance work on equipment; performs a variety of other manual activities as required; performs caretaking duties at the landfill site.
Maintains, drops off and picks up offsite recycling containers at locations throughout the county, occasionally collects disposal fees through computerized data entry, makes change as necessary and prints out receipts for revenue.
Occasionally fills in at the Moderate Risk Waste Facility
Pay: $26.88 per hour
Benefits:
- AD&D insurance
- Dental insurance
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
License/Certification:
- First Aid Certification (Preferred)
- CDL B (Required)
Work Location: In person
