Solid Waste Facility Attendant - BC-

Performs semi-skilled and manual labor work involving the care and maintenance of solid waste facilities, which includes transfer stations, landfills, sort stations, recycling centers, etc.; provides information to public regarding the various Solid Waste programs and facilities; advises users of the facilities to observe applicable regulations; directs public to appropriate facilities and/or unloading areas; and performs other related duties as assigned.

There is one (1) immediate temporary full-time vacancy not-to-exceed 06/30/2026 with the Department of Environmental Management - Solid Waste Division in Waimea.

The eligible list may be used for other permanent and temporary vacancies as they arise during the life of the list. Temporary appointment may lead to conversion to permanent appointment.

Exposure to hazardous, filthy, and obnoxious conditions; may also be subject to shift, weekend, and holiday work as required.

• Operates pick-up truck to travel between assigned solid waste facilities.
• Maintains refuse compaction schedule if assigned to more than one transfer station; operates compactor equipment on refuse trailer, hydraulic power system on pick-up trucks, and at hydraulic pump houses.
• Clears chute/hopper area of accumulated or jammed refuse; cleans and maintains surrounding grounds and roadways.
• Services, cleans, and maintains compactor equipment and refuse trailers; assists mechanics, welders, and equipment operators with minor repairs of equipment and facilities.
• Advises public on and enforces applicable regulations for the various facilities; patrols grounds at facilities to keep public out of unauthorized areas, e.g., trash compactors, landfills, etc.; reports scavenging.
• Performs as spotter and traffic controller at the facilities to identify and secure prohibited materials; directs the unloading of prohibited materials to appropriate storage locations.
• Directs public and commercial haulers to appropriate unloading areas at the solid waste facilities.
• May serve as the County on-site coordinator at a facility; monitors activities; enforces permit rules; advises public on regulations and programs.
• Provides information relating to solid waste disposal policies including mandatory recycling; provides information and locations of recycling centers to dispose refuse for recycling or reuse; distributes literature containing resource information.
• Assists public requesting assistance in disposing/unloading refuse from vehicles.
• Operates light motorized equipment, hand and power tools such as weedwackers and chainsaws; performs landscaping work as directed by supervisor.
• Applies appropriate pesticides, chemicals, etc. for vectors, weeds, and odor as directed.
• Complies with applicable safety rules and policies; prepares reports and records of all accidents and incidents in a timely manner.
• Contacts the Police or Fire Department for assistance as necessary to enforce safety regulations.
• Performs other related duties as required.

• Graduation from high school.
• One (1) year of manual labor work experience that shall have included public contact to provide information and/or customer service.
• Be able to operate both a manual and an automatic transmission vehicle.
• Possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver license (Class
  3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing (You will be required to submit your valid driver's license at time of hire).
• A good driving record certified by a traffic abstract confirming no DUI convictions, license revocations, or suspensions for three (3) years preceding and no moving violations for one (1) year preceding. A current traffic abstract is valid for 30 days from date of issuance by the district court. (You will be required to submit your current traffic abstract at time of job interview.)

Possession of a current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate is required prior to appointment.

All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training,…