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Bargaining UNIT - Solid Waste Laborer

Job in Everett, Snohomish County, Washington, 98213, USA
Listing for: Snohomish County
Seasonal/Temporary position
Listed on 2026-01-15
Job specializations:
  • Government
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 10000 - 60000 USD Yearly USD 10000.00 60000.00 YEAR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: BARGAINING UNIT ONLY - Solid Waste Laborer I

OPEN TO MEMBERS OF AFSCME 109 PUBLIC WORKS - SOLID WASTE ADDENDUM BARGAINING UNIT ONLY

This job posting is to fill a vacant Solid Waste Laborer Iposition 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.

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

The Solid Waste Laborer I position is a training position, working toward mandatory certification as a Solid Waste Laborer II and Solid Waste Laborer III.

SELECTION AND REVIEW PROCESS:
  • Complete and submit the on-line application before the closing date to be considered.
  • Minimum qualifications screening.
  • Please complete your responses to the supplemental questions. The supplemental questions will be scored for applicants who meet the minimum qualifications.
  • Oral Interviews - Required for any regular or temporary employee who has not interviewed for the Site Attendant I or Solid Waste Laborer 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 receive 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 interview 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 receive 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 Site Attendant I or 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 will be issued.
  • 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.
  • Enforce 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
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