Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I
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Come join the Snohomish County Public Works Department 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 by the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO)!As a Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I, you will perform various skilled maintenance, preventive maintenance, and general repair tasks to maintain the functionality and efficiency of seven (7) solid waste facilities across Snohomish County. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: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.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 steel welding and cutting is necessary (expert level not required). 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 & TrainingThis position will work Monday - Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. After two (2) years, there is an opportunity to promote to Solid Waste Maintenance Tech II after required training.Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment.SELECTION PROCESSComplete and submit an on-line application. Provide detailed and complete responses to the three (3) 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.A panel of subject matter experts will review and score candidates' responses to the three (3) supplemental essay questions to determine who will advance to the next step of the process. Top scoring candidates will be invited to participate in an in-person operational proficiency test.Following the operational proficiency test, top scoring candidates will be invited to participate in virtual interview sessions.Professional reference checks will be conducted on the top scoring applicant following the interview sessions. Please provide three (3) current professional references on your application.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 criminal background check.Join Snohomish County Public Works and enjoy these perks:Make a contribution in shaping one of Washington's fastest growing countiesJoin an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public serviceAdvancement opportunitiesEmployee development and training opportunitiesExcellent medical, dental, and other benefitsEarn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension.Security, stability, and a lifelong career!About the Solid Waste DivisionThe 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 CountyPromoting and emphasizing the reuse of items and recyclingHandling household hazardous wasteProviding garbage and recycling facilities for County residentsTransferring garbage to a landfill and partnering with private vendors to handle recycled itemsTo learn more about the Solid Waste Division please visit: Solid Waste.About Snohomish County Public WorksSnohomish 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 550 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201. Visit for more information about Snohomish County Public Works. When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County.BenefitsSnohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages, job flexibility and stability, pension opportunities, and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county's contribution to this benefit is significant.Flexible work schedules for some positions.Career development training.Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year.Floating Holidays: You will receive 2 additional paid floating holidays per year.Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including medical and dental, vision, life insurance, Long Term Disability, deferred compensation and more.Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): Effective January 1, 2025, wage and salary tables will experience an increase of 3.63%.About Snohomish CountySnohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities, and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.Snohomish County the Future We Choose - videoFor information about this job opportunity and posting, please email:SPW-Recruitment.BASIC FUNCTIONTo maintain solid waste facilities and grounds and to troubleshoot, repair and service a variety of solid waste gas, water, pneumatic, mechanical, hydraulic, and electronic equipment and systems. To fabricate wood and metal structures. To repair or replace plumbing fixtures, perform routine manual labor tasks and operate a variety of light and heavy equipment as directed.STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIESTroubleshoot, service and maintain basic hydraulic and mechanical systems on solid waste compaction units and other stationary equipment. Perform routine maintenance on hydraulic and mechanical devices including filter changes and adjustments for proper operation.Fabricate and repair metal structures using arc welder, wire feed welder and plasma cutter, and oxygen/acetylene torches.Fabrication of steel parts, wood, or concrete components or structures, including building painting, interior and exterior preservation, and installation of such structures or components.Perform general carpentry including rough and finishing work. General knowledge of the use of carpentry tools.Install or repair plumbing fixtures, water valves, water and waste lines.Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to backhoes, loaders and forklifts to dig up water, gas, and leachate pipelines, perform various repair projects and remove and install equipment and parts.May perform a variety of routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging and trimming lawns, watering and weeding flower beds, cutting, splitting, and stacking wood, raking, pick and shovel work; may operate a chain saw, edger, power mower, trimmer, etc.STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIESPerforms related duties as required.Completes all safety training as required.One (1) year of experience operating variety of equipment or hand/power tools in building maintenance or industrial mechanical work AND six (6) months experience or familiarity with steel welding and cutting; OR, any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related proficiency tests for general mechanical, carpentry, plumbing and steel cutting and welding knowledge.SPECIAL REQUIREMENTSA valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment.Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR Card within 6 months of employment.Employment will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a post-offer drug screen test, a medical examination, and a Physical Capacities Evaluation performed by a qualified healthcare professional selected by Snohomish County.Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test may be required prior to employment.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.KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIESKnowledge of:a basic familiarity of the proper welding techniques and practices associated with welding on various grades of ferrous metal;a basic familiarity of the methods, practices, tools and materials involved in servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic systems and equipment;tools, materials, methods, and techniques associated with routine basic plumbing work;carpentry, and mechanical tools for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work;hazards associated with the work;safety rules and regulations;a variety of power tools, equipment, and vehicles.Ability to:use a variety of hand and power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of conditions;perform basic small combustion engine repairs;read, interpret and apply relevant codes;read, interpret and work from a variety of blueprints, drawings, sketches and work orders;complete all work in an efficient and timely manner, including communicating ongoing progress with management and team members;conduct effective interpersonal and teamwork skills;be self motivated;effectively communicate orally and in writing;Ability to:communicate courteously and professionally with the general public, supervisors, and co-workers;follow direction, advice and instruction from supervisor, lead person and co-workers on procedures, policies and repair plans.SUPERVISIONThe work is performed under limited supervision and the employee generally carries out assigned and unassigned tasks independently. The work may be spot checked for technical adequacy and conformance with work orders, plans and specifications.WORKING CONDITIONSPositions in this class typically require working both indoors and outdoors in all types of weather at work sites throughout the County. The work may involve working at considerable heights, in confined spaces or from ladders or scaffolding. Employees are exposed to a variety of hazards such as working around high voltage power lines, and are exposed to dust, fumes, methane gas, grease, and refuse. The work involves a variety of manual labor tasks requiring some strenuous physical effort such as lifting objects weighing in excess of fifty (50) pounds. Employees are required to wear County issued safety equipment.The work involves rotating shift assignments and requires working evenings, weekends holidays and overtime as necessary.Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer.Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request.EEO policy and ADA notice#J-18808-Ljbffr