What are the responsibilities and job description for the BARGAINING UNIT ONLY - Solid Waste Laborer I position at Snohomish County?
JOB
OPEN TO MEMBERS OF AFSCME 109 PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE ADDENDUM BARGAINING UNIT ONLYThis job posting is to fill a vacant Solid Waste Laborer I position and is open to the following employees: All current regular AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste Addendum Bargaining Unit employees. Current Solid Waste regular employees will have precedence based on seniority date.Current AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste temporary employees. This position will perform 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. SELECTION AND REVIEW PROCESS: Complete and submit the on-line application before the closing date to be considered.Minimum qualifications screening.Written Exam - Required for any regular or temporary employee who has not held status as a Solid Waste Laborer I and has not taken the Solid Waste Laborer I written exam within the previous six (6) months.Oral Interviews - Required for any regular or temporary employee who has not interviewed for the Solid Waste Laborer I or Site Attendant I position within the previous six (6) months.Selection Review: Regular Status Employees: Most senior employee to pass the job-related test will move on in the review process and sent a conditional offer.If a Regular Status Employee does not apply, then a Temporary Status Employee will be considered.Temporary Status Employees: Interview scores will be used to determine ranking. If interviews scores are the same, an anonymous draw will be conducted by the AFSCME Union.The applicant(s) who passes the job-related test will move on in the review process and will be sent a conditional offer.Conditional Offer: Medical Exam/Physical Abilities Test: Tests will be required for employees who have not successfully completed and passed the Medical Exam/ Physical Abilities Test for the Solid Waste Laborer I position within the previous six (6) months. (Will be scheduled by Snohomish County Public Works Human Resources Department.)Criminal background check must be passed for final selection.If all conditions are met, a hire date and work schedule will be determined by the department and a letter issued.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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 SUPERVISIONEmployees 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 CONDITIONSThe 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
OPEN TO MEMBERS OF AFSCME 109 PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE ADDENDUM BARGAINING UNIT ONLYThis job posting is to fill a vacant Solid Waste Laborer I position and is open to the following employees: All current regular AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste Addendum Bargaining Unit employees. Current Solid Waste regular employees will have precedence based on seniority date.Current AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste temporary employees. This position will perform 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. SELECTION AND REVIEW PROCESS: Complete and submit the on-line application before the closing date to be considered.Minimum qualifications screening.Written Exam - Required for any regular or temporary employee who has not held status as a Solid Waste Laborer I and has not taken the Solid Waste Laborer I written exam within the previous six (6) months.Oral Interviews - Required for any regular or temporary employee who has not interviewed for the Solid Waste Laborer I or Site Attendant I position within the previous six (6) months.Selection Review: Regular Status Employees: Most senior employee to pass the job-related test will move on in the review process and sent a conditional offer.If a Regular Status Employee does not apply, then a Temporary Status Employee will be considered.Temporary Status Employees: Interview scores will be used to determine ranking. If interviews scores are the same, an anonymous draw will be conducted by the AFSCME Union.The applicant(s) who passes the job-related test will move on in the review process and will be sent a conditional offer.Conditional Offer: Medical Exam/Physical Abilities Test: Tests will be required for employees who have not successfully completed and passed the Medical Exam/ Physical Abilities Test for the Solid Waste Laborer I position within the previous six (6) months. (Will be scheduled by Snohomish County Public Works Human Resources Department.)Criminal background check must be passed for final selection.If all conditions are met, a hire date and work schedule will be determined by the department and a letter issued.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
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.
SUPPLEMENTAL 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 SUPERVISIONEmployees 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 CONDITIONSThe 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
