Solid Waste Laborer I (Temporary) & Eligibility Register

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NOW HIRING TEMPORARY SOLID WASTE LABORER I AND CREATING A REGISTER TO FILL REGULAR SOLID WASTE LABORER I POSITIONS.

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Ready to grow your skills while delivering outstanding customer service? Join our team as a temporary Solid Waste Laborer I in Snohomish County! Starting pay for this position is $26.88 per hour.

All work is day shift, including weekends and some holidays, to work at any of our Solid Waste facilities.

This job posting is to hire temporary Solid Waste Laborer I positions and to create an Eligibility Register for future regular positions for the next three (3) months.

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

This is an excellent opportunity for a career in public service with opportunities for growth, stability, and a strong benefit package.

Come join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service.

Temporary Solid Waste Laborers will be offered medical benefits and will be eligible to join the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems PERS.

Regular employees will be offered medical, dental, and other county benefits and will be eligible to join the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems PERS.

Regular employees who successfully complete their one (1) year of training as a Solid Waste Laborer I are automatically promoted to a Solid Waste Laborer II.

Additionally regular employees are eligible for annual step increases, meaning you are eligible to receive automatic pay increases until you reach step five (5) of your classification.

Effective January 1, 2026, all five (5) step salary tables shall have a sixth (6th) step added to the top of each pay grade for those hired into a regular position

This job posting is to fill Temporary Solid Waste Laborer I positions and create an Eligibility Register to fill future regular Solid Waste Laborer I positions for the next three (3) months.

Selection and Review ProcessAll correspondence to the applicant is sent by email.

Please check your inbox and spam email for updates from Snohomish County.Complete and submit the on-line applicationPlease submit before the closing date to be considered.

Include three professional references of former supervisors on your application. Supplemental QuestionnairesPlease complete your responses to the supplemental questions.

The supplemental questions will be scored for applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.Interviews - In personInterviews will be offered to the most qualified candidates.

Candidates will be emailed instructions to self-schedule an in-person interview. Professional Reference checking

Conditional Job Offer
After satisfactory review of the professional reference responses, the highest-ranking candidates, based on completion of our evaluation process will be emailed a conditional offer of employment. Required conditions of the final offer include:

• Criminal Background Check: Candidates will be emailed a link to complete and consent to an online background check.

Medical Exam/Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and Drug/Alcohol Screening: Candidates will be emailed instructions on how to schedule a required Medical Examination, Physical Abilities Test (PAT), drug and alcohol screening.

Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment.

Welcome Letter Candidates who have met all the required conditions of the Conditional Offer will be emailed a Welcome Letter.

The Welcome Letter will include detailed information outlining the dates and requirements for your hire date/new employee orientation.

About the Solid Waste DivisionThe Solid Waste Division oversees the disposal of garbage, hazardous materials, and recycling throughout Snohomish County.

With four transfer stations and three drop box locations, 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 the landfill and partnering with private vendors to handle recycled items

To learn more about Solid Waste Divisions, please visit: Solid Waste.

To see our facility locations, please visit Facility Location and Hours web page.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 www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks 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. Temporary employees are eligible for certain benefits as defined in Snohomish County Code.

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.
• Career development training.
• Sick leave: You will accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation 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 and provides employees with two (2) floating holidays annually. (One floating holiday for the first year if hired after June 30th.)
• 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 one (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, 2026, all five (5) step salary tables shall have a sixth (6th) step added to the top of each pay grade for those hired into a regular position.

About Snohomish County
Snohomish 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.



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For information about this job opportunity and posting email: SPW-Recruitment@co.snohomish.wa.us.




Requirements

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.

Enforces 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 unloading area; picks up and disposes of litter; may perform a variety of facility maintenance tasks such as mowing and watering lawns, raking leaves, and cleaning out culverts and drainage ditches.

Operates a yard goat/tractor and unhooks and moves loaded solid waste trailers from the transfer station compactor unit or top-load bay; positions and parks loaded trailers in the service yard; moves and positions unloaded trailers and ensures positive hookup with the compactor unit or proper alignment in the top-loading bay.Inspects, operates and performs basic maintenance and service on backhoes, ATV's, compaction equipment, power units, fan systems, push blades, stationary cranes, forklifts, yard goat/tractor, and various other pieces of recycling and solid waste related equipment.

Adjusts landing gear on trailers, opens and closes intermodal container doors, and tarps and untarps top loading trailers.

Maintains and services all solid waste facility equipment by cleaning, checking fluid levels, lubricating equipment and making minor adjustments as required; maintains equipment service records for assigned equipment.

Accurately logs and inputs transaction ticket information in a computerized scale automation system.

Drives a pickup truck or other light vehicle in order to pick up supplies, recyclables, litter, and solid waste or transport crews.

Identifies hazardous wastes and segregates as necessary for pick up, and contacts various vendors and MRW for various automotive and other waste/recyclables pickup and service of containers.STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES Performs other duties as required.

Qualifications High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of training and or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS A valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card within six (6) months of employment is required.

Satisfactorily complete certification on the following pieces of equipment/systems within six (6) months of employment:backhoeyard goatpush bladesforkliftstationary cranewaste export scale automation systemtimekeeping systemother recycling and solid waste handling equipment A job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a post-offer drug screen test; and a Physical Capacities Evaluation performed by a qualified healthcare professional selected by Snohomish County.

A job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of criminal background check.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.

Additional Information KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES Knowledge of: personal computersmaintenance of assigned equipment in a safe operating conditionthe potential hazards associated with the workbasic mathematics Ability to: deal courteously and tactfully with the general publicprovide excellent customer service to internal and external customersperform routine manual labor tasks including pushing, pulling, opening and closing intermodal transfer container doors, tarping and untarping containers, picking up/lifting and carrying heavy objects in a safe, efficient mannerunderstand and follow oral and written directionsread, understand and enforce safety rules and regulationsestablish and maintain effective work relationships with coworkers and superiors;remain composed and professional in stressful situationsaccurately input data into computerized scale automation systemdrive a pick-up truck or other light vehicle in a safe and courteous mannerlearn First Aid/CPR methods and proceduressweep and shovel wastecrank chassis landing gear, drop box winches, and other container tarping systemsperform mathematical calculations SUPERVISION Employees report to a Transfer Station Operator or Solid Waste Operations Supervisor as assigned.

The work is routine and recurring in nature, and is performed in a team atmosphere. Specific instructions are given for unusual or non-routine tasks.

WORKING CONDITIONS The work includes being able to routinely pick up, lift and carry objects weighing in excess of 50 pounds.

The work is performed both indoors and outdoors, at or outside the gates of solid waste facilities, in all types of weather.

The work involves rotating shift assignments and requires that employees work evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary.

The employee must be able to change work locations with little to no prior notice.

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