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Solid Waste Technician I - Public Works (Congress)

Yavapai County Government
Congress, AZ Full Time
POSTED ON 4/2/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2025

This position is scheduled to work 34 hours per week.

Under general supervision, performs work of average difficulty in the operation of transfer station equipment and in the operation, maintenance, and repair of county transfer station facilities.
  • Measures and determines tire loads and charging accordingly. Collects and disposes of solid waste and dead animals from county rights-of-way, assists in removal and disposal of dead trees from county right of way and other property, and assists in abatement of hazard waste sites. Handles cash, gives change, and maintains daily written logs.
  • Operates motor vehicles and equipment not requiring a CDL.
  • Assists in community clean-up operations, 
  • Assists in collection and disposal of waste, tires, and appliances.
  • Assists in construction and maintenance of transfers stations.
  • Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Education: 
High school diploma or equivalent. 

Experience:  
A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience.

Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.Required Knowledge,Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  
Knowledge of:
  • Operation and servicing of solid waste equipment.
  • Solid waste removal and disposal.
  • Basic math and daily transaction reconciliation.
  • Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
  • Clerical office practices and procedures.
  • Research techniques and report writing.
  • Current Microsoft Office software.
  • Filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in:
  • Customer Service
  • Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
  • Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
  • Organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to:
  • Operate equipment safely and efficiently with zero accidents.
  • Effectively perform manual labor under any type of weather conditions.
  • Handle cash and give change accurately.
  • Maintain accurate daily logs.
  • Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
  • Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
  • Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.  
  • Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
  • Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
Work Environment:
The work environment is associated with a field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, dangerous emergency situations, hazardous waste, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals. 
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces, and lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 3
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: Yes

Salary : $19 - $24

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