Salary: $41,204.80 – $47,611.20 Annually
Location: Mason County, WA
Job Type: Full-Time
Job Number: 202300005
Department: UTILITIES & WASTE
Opening Date: 05/11/2023
Closing Date: 6/1/2023 11:59 PM Pacific

Description
Internal posting with General Services Teamsters Bargaining Unit is concurrently with the public. Therefore, if a qualified applicant from within the bargaining unit applies, that person may be selected for the position

This classification is responsible for evaluating the acceptability of incoming waste, assessing fees and maintaining records at solid waste and transfer stations to insure appropriate disposal of waste and fair assessment of fees to public and to perform maintenance and basic repairs at solid waste work sites. Incumbents in this classification may be scheduled at the transfer station sites as needed for appropriate staffing.

Examples of Duties

  • Evaluate, measure, weigh and determine charge for waste for public and commercial contractor, to use the transfer stations scales
  • Record, balance and maintain accurate records of fees collected
  • Provide information and assistance to public regarding solid waste services available 
  • Maintain and work in the Household Hazardous Waste Area
  • Maintain solid waste transfer station in a clean state, safe for operations, including litter and debris.
  • Monitors recycle areas for proper disposal of recyclable items
  • Report any problems to the Program Manager 

This classification requires the incumbent to be able to work independently and often alone; physically and mentally perform the essential functions; understand and communicate the laws, rules and regulations regarding disposition of solid waste, recyclable and hazardous waste; accurately collect receipt and record fees; provide information and materials to the public either in person or on the phone; perform basic repair functions on buildings and equipment. The nature of the work is recurring with occasional variations from the norm; the incumbent is expected to use good judgment within established guidelines and procedures. Backup systems for error avoidance and detection include rechecking of cash collections prior to depositing and more senior Solid Waste Attendants available for unusual or new situations or questions.

Minimum Qualifications

  • A High School Diploma or GED
  • A sufficient education to read and comprehend the laws and regulations required of the position 
  • Sufficient math skills to accurately calculate solid waste fees
  • Previous work experience would include dealing with the public on a regular basis in situations requiring the incumbent to determine and enforce regulations and laws

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS: 

  • Valid WA State Driver License and clean driving record
  • HAZWOPER (Hazardous Waste Operations and Emergency Response) 24-hour class at minimum or ability to obtain within 6 months of employment

Supplemental Information
COUNTY PROVIDED REQUIRED TRAINING FOR THIS POSITION

Sexual Harassment & Discrimination    

Blood Borne Pathogens

Smart Risk Management 

Slip, Trip and Fall 

Safe Lifting Practices 

FEMA IS-907-Active Shooter

REGULAR MONITORED DRIVER: YES

DEFENSIVE DRIVING- ALL ANNUALLY:

Basics

R is for Reverse

Intersections

Reduce Winter Weather Accidents

General Auto Risk Program for Drivers

For more information and to apply: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/masoncountywa/jobs/4038643/solid-waste-attendant