Job Information
Lewis County Solid Waste Operations Specialist I in Chehalis, Washington
Lewis County, WA Job Opportunity
Job Title(s):* Solid Waste Operations Specialist I*
Department: Public Works
Division: Solid Waste
Employment Status: Regular Full-Time
Pay Grade: Grade 115: $3,825 -- $5,142/Mo. (DOQ)
FLSA:* Non-Exempt*
Department/Office: The position is available within the Lewis County Public Works, Solid Waste Division located at the Central Transfer Station, 1411 S Tower Ave, Centralia, WA.
Position Summary/Distinguishing Characteristics: The FLSA non-exempt position is covered by a collective bargaining agreement between Lewis County and AFSCME 1341. Under general supervision, directs the off-loading of waste from both public and commercial vehicles, visually screening waste for unacceptable materials. Loads waste into truck trailers for shipment. Ensures safety by properly operating facility equipment, provides cashier and customer services at Solid Waste transfer centers, and answers questions from the public about County services. Assist the Hazardous Waste Coordinator in processing moderate risk waste. Assist the Waste Reduction and Recycling Coordinator with other assignments.
Links:
Job Posting: SWOSI-AnyQualified7.15.24.pdf{rel="nofollow"} Job Description: SWOSISW108.pdf{rel="nofollow"} Core Benefits: **COREBENEFITS.pdf (lewiscountywa.gov){rel="noopener noreferrer"} *Additional Benefits: *PUBLICWORKSANDCOMMUNITYDEVELOPMENT.pdf (lewiscountywa.gov){rel="noopener noreferrer"} **Lewis County Jobs App: https://jobs.lewiscountywa.gov#718{rel="nofollow"}
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EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent; AND two (2) years paid work experience operating a hydraulic excavator, backhoe, and forklift, including one (1) years' work experience handling cash, making change and preparing deposits; Must pass a thorough background investigation. Complete all Lewis County employees training within six (6) months of employment. Must be able to obtain 24 hour HAZWOPER certification within one year of employment and maintain 8 hour refresher. Obtain a forklift certification within one (1) year of employment. Obtain HVAC certification within one (1) year of employment. First Aid Certification within six months of employment, and Flaggers Certification within six months of employment. A valid WA Class B CDL is required. Additional specific technical training and certifications may be required.
Working Environment/Physical Demands:
Work is performed in a Solid Waste transfer station environment and periodically off-site with exposure to inclement weather, tools and heavy equipment. Position requires strength sufficient to occasionally lift objects that may be over 50 pounds. Be physically mobile to get around the hazo hut, tipping floor, facility grounds, offices, scale ladders. Be able to climb onto equipment, tarp and un-tarp loads, move about in tight areas and be on your feet for long periods. Due to high volumes and high traffic areas, employees must take extra precautions when operating heavy equipment in close pro