Salary: See Position DescriptionLocation : Mount Vernon, WAJob Type: Regular Full-TimeJob Number: 24183-0724Department: Public Works DepartmentOpening Date: 07/11/2024Closing Date: ContinuousSummaryWorks primarily as a heavy equipment operator involved in the loading of solid waste materials for transfer to landfill. Visually inspects solid waste for unacceptable materials, directs and assists customers with unloading of waste materials. - Salary upon hire is step 1 through 3 ($27.83/hr to $29.87/hr per hour) for a Transfer Station Technician, dependent upon qualifications.- Progressive increases are based upon years of service with Skagit County, up to step 8 total steps (top step $35.46/hr). Transfer Station Technician is range 12 of salary schedule Public Works (AFSCME). Essential FunctionsOperates front-end loader to push solid waste materials into compactor.Operates mini-excavator, as necessary, for managing solid waste materials.Directs commercial vehicles to appropriate area for off-loading of solid waste materials.Directs and assists public in off-loading of solid waste materials and assists public in placing recyclable materials in proper recycling containers.Visually screens solid waste materials for acceptability and directs the removal of unacceptable wastes.Operates semi-tractor or yard tractor to move transport trailers from loading area to staging area.Operates other equipment as needed for Transfer Station operations.Conducts on-going light maintenance of Transfer Station and equipment, including fueling and lubing of equipment.Supervisory:NoneOTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:Conduct routine litter patrol of the Transfer Station campus.Operate sweeper on paved roadways, parking lot, and other paved areas of the Transfer Station campus.Share with other Transfer Station employees the responsibility of maintaining the Transfer Station in a clean and orderly manner.Hand out educational material related to solid waste and recycling to the public and answer questions within scope of authority.Assist Scale House Attendant with account reconciliation of daily receipts as needed.May be tasked with performing related duties. Related duties as required are duties that may not be specifically listed in the position description, but are within the general occupational series and responsibility level typically associated with the employee's classification of work. Minimum Qualifications
- High school graduate or G.E.D. certificate.
- Two year's experience in the operation of front-end loader, mini excavator, and semi-tractor trailer combinations.
Requires knowledge of:
- Work hazards and safety procedures.
- Heavy equipment operation
Requires the ability to:
- Push seventy-five (75) pounds and lift fifty (50) pounds.
- Work safely in an industrial high traffic environment.
- Desire to provide superior customer service to the public.
- Follow work instructions and complete work independently.
- Operate heavy equipment, including front end loader and mini excavator, and other equipment used in operations at the transfer station
Licenses and/or Certifications:Valid Washington State Driver's License (Class A CDL Preferred).Industrial First Aid Certification.WORKING CONDITIONS/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:Majority of work is outside at the solid waste Transfer Station, with routine exposure to municipal and household solid waste, adverse weather conditions, dust, dirt, and odiferous conditions.Work requires standing, walking, climbing, and ability to lift heavy objects, as well as sufficient hand to eye coordination to operate overhead cranes and other equipment.Hazards:Routine exposure to municipal and household solid waste, adverse weather conditions, dust, dirt, and odiferous conditions. Supplemental InformationSELECTION PROCESS:Following review of applications and resumes, the highest qualified applicants will be interviewed and may be tested. After a selection is made, all applicants not selected will be notified in writing. Skagit County reserves the right to use applications received for this posting to fill any other positions within this classification which may open within six months following the closing of this position.ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:The statements contained herein reflect general details as necessary to describe the essential functions of this position, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements. Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload. Changes to the position description may be made at the discretion of the employer.Skagit County, as an equal employment opportunity employer, encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply. It is the policy of Skagit County to follow all federal and state laws to ensure non-discrimination with regard to race, color religion, sex, age, national origin, marital status and/or physical or mental disability in its employment practices.American with Disabilities Act (ADA) Notice: Individuals, who need an ADA accommodation to complete the application, test, or interview process, please call: (360) ###-####.Skagit County offers a competitive benefits package for Full-Time employees, including:
- Health Insurance: A variety of plans to choose from, including the County's Standard Medical Plan, for which the employee only pays $70 a month for medical and the County pays 100% of the dental and vision premiums for employee and dependents depending on the plan selected. Spouses may be added to the plan for $130 per month.
- Paid holidays, vacation, and sick leave
- Retirement: All employees must participate in a Washington State Department of Retirement Services plan, and may participate in a Deferred Compensation Plan if desired.
- Group Life Insurance: Basic insurance and Long-Term Disability is provided to employee and dependents, with additional insurance available to purchase.
- Employee Assistance Program for employees and family members for help with personal or family problems.
01 Do you have a Class A CDL?
02 Are you willing to work evenings and weekends?
03 Briefly describe your experience operating equipment such as a front loader, mini excavator, etc. Required Question