Environmental Systems Technician - Solid Waste

 

Our Mission: It is the mission of Kootenai County Government to provide professional service with regard to public safety, essential service and preservation of natural resources and responsible management of public assets for the common well-being of our citizens.

Please attach the following to your online application:

• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Three letters of reference
• Copies of Certifications

Highlights:

• Make a positive impact on our environment through science and hard work
• Employer-paid ongoing certification training 
• Excellent benefits including PERSI retirement and much more!
• Advancement opportunities
• Variety of tasks and environment each day
• Beautiful area to work and live 

THE POSITION will act as part of the hazardous materials response team as well as maintain, construct, operate and monitor leachate collection, surface water, ground water, landfill gas and hazardous waste management systems, and other environmental issues for the Kootenai County Solid Waste Department.
 

• $27.11 to $29.55 per hour depending on experience
• Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) a pension plan with five-year vesting, 11.96% employer contribution, and lifetime payout upon retirement.
• Our comprehensive benefits package includes full access for health plan members and dependents to a free medical clinic offering primary care appointments, medications, lab services and more!
• Do you have student loan debt? This position is Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligible allowing employees who qualify 100% student loan forgiveness 
• This position will be required to work the posted work schedule rotating months with other employees for 24-hour on-call status, including holidays, weekends and non-scheduled hours.

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DO YOU QUALIFY?

• Do you have an associate’s degree or Applied Associate’s degree or certification from a two-year college or professional/technical school or program in Chemistry, Biology, Sanitation, or Environmental Science?
•  Do you have a minimum of 48 months related experience and/or training?
• Do you possess or have the ability to possess a valid commercial driver’s license (Class B) and are you insurable?
• Do you possess or have the ability to possess certifications required on the job description? 
• Are you able to meet the minimum physical fitness standards for this position and be respirator fitted?

THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU IF:

• You have exceptional customer service skills, and you enjoy working with the public
• You are able to safely operate and maintain hand, power tools and motorized equipment including tractors, trucks, front-end loaders backhoes and forklifts as well as specialized industry specific equipment
• You have excellent oral and written communication skills
• You are able to multi-task
• You enjoy working in outdoor facilities in all types of weather

CONTACT US:
Human Resources (208)446-1640
kcrecruit@kcgov.us
 
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OUR LOCATION: Located in beautiful northern Idaho, and home to approximately 180,000 residents, Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and more than twenty pristine lakes--an outdoor enthusiast's dream. The largest city and county seat is located in Coeur d'Alene and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. With a low crime rate, it is an ideal place to call home. Click here to learn more about living in Kootenai County.      
 
TO APPLY: Apply online at https://www.kcgov.us/356/Employment-Opportunities   
Please attach to the online application

• cover letter
• resume
• three letters of reference 
• copies of certifications

Must successfully pass the County’s pre-employment and subsequent drug tests.
 
EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace

Salary : $27 - $30