Bargaining UNIT - Solid Waste Laborer
Listed on 2026-01-15
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Government
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.
Dutiesassigned 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
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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:- 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.)
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.
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