Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I

Advance your career with Snohomish County Public Works as a Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I! This role offers an exciting opportunity to make a tangible impact on keeping our community safe and clean by maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing solid waste stationary equipment and facilities.

If you thrive in an environment where you can creatively solve problems and you have a safety-first attitude, join our award-winning team today! This work is performed at our modern Solid Waste facilities, and you will be provided with everything you need including top-of-the-line tools, vehicles, and protective wear. This position also offers the opportunity to obtain a welder’s certification by the Washington Association of Building Officials (WABO)!

As a Solid Waste Maintenance Technician I, you will perform various skilled maintenance, preventive maintenance, and general repair tasks to maintain the functionality and efficiency of seven (7) solid waste facilities across Snohomish County. Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: 

• Maintaining and repairing solid waste gas, water, pneumatic, mechanical, and hydraulic systems.
• Performing complex maintenance and repair work independently or with assistance of assigned personnel.
• Using steel welding and cutting techniques to fabricate and repair metal parts.
• Performing general carpentry tasks to build and maintain structures, and plumbing work to repair broken pipes.

Successful candidates will have experience using various hand and power tools to fabricate, assemble, and install steel parts, wood, or concrete components. Familiarity and/or experience with using an oxyacetylene torch to cut steel, as well as use of stick and wire feed welders is required (expert level is not necessary). The ideal candidate will have demonstrated ability to repair or replace plumbing fixtures, water valves and lines/pipes, and perform general carpentry tasks.

Work Schedule & Training
This position will work Monday - Thursday 3:00 p.m. to 1:00 a.m. After two (2) years, there is an opportunity to promote to Solid Waste Maintenance Tech II after required training.

SELECTION PROCESS 

1. Complete and submit an on-line application. Provide detailed and complete responses to the four (4) supplemental essay questions at the end of the application.
2. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will advance to the next step of the screening process.
3. A panel of subject matter experts will review and score candidates' responses to the four (4) supplemental essay questions. Top scoring candidates will be invited to participate in an in-person operational proficiency test.
4. During the operational proficiency test, candidates will be assessed on their ability to weld using Stick & MIG techniques, cut steel using an oxyacetylene torch, solder a copper pipe, and complete carpentry tasks (measurements & cutting).
5. Following the operational proficiency test, top scoring candidates will be invited to participate in an in-person interview session.
6. Professional reference checks will be conducted on the top scoring applicant following the interview sessions. Please provide three (3) current professional references on your application, to include your current supervisor.
7. A conditional job offer will be extended, contingent on satisfactory results of a post-offer medical examination, Physical Abilities Test (PAT), and criminal background check.

Join Snohomish County Public Works and enjoy these perks:

• Contribute to shaping one of Washington’s fastest growing counties
• Join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service
• Advancement opportunities
• Employee development and training opportunities
• Excellent medical, dental, and other benefits
• Earn a Pension! Start vesting for a Washington Department of Retirement System (DRS) PERS pension
• Security, stability, and a lifelong career!

About the Solid Waste Division
The Solid Waste Division oversees the disposal of garbage, hazardous materials, and recycling throughout Snohomish County. With three full-service facilities and an additional four neighborhood and special items facilities, the Division is focused on:

• Reducing overall waste from Snohomish County
• Promoting and emphasizing the reuse of items and recycling
• Handling household hazardous waste
• Providing garbage and recycling facilities for County residents
• Transferring garbage to a landfill and partnering with private vendors to handle recycled items

To learn more about the Solid Waste Division please visit: Solid Waste. 
 
About Snohomish County Public Works Department
Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 210 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 550 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Ave., Everett, WA 98201.
 
Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks for more information about Snohomish County Public Works.

When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement is highly encouraged and supported. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County.

Benefits 
Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:

• Retirement: County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS).
• Medical benefits: The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county’s contribution to this benefit is significant.
• Flexible work schedules for some positions.
• Career development training
• Sick leave: You will accrue 8 hours of sick leave per month.
• Vacation Leave: You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation leave per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation in your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County.
• Holiday Pay: The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two floating holidays annually.
• Benefits: The County offers a wide range of benefits including, medical, and dental, vision, life insurance, LTD, deferred compensation and more.
• Deferred Compensation: If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to 1 percent of your base monthly salary.
• Pay Increases: Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step.
• Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): Effective January 1, 2027, all six (6) step salary tables shall have a seventh (7^th) step added to the top of each pay grade. Employees who have been at step 6 for a full year shall be placed at step 7 effective January 1, 2027. 

About Snohomish County
Snohomish County, north of Seattle, is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family.

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For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: SPW-Recruitment.

1. Troubleshoot, service and maintain basic hydraulic and mechanical systems on solid waste compaction units and other stationary equipment. Perform routine maintenance on hydraulic and mechanical devices including filter changes and adjustments for proper operation.
2. Fabricate and repair metal structures using arc welder, wire feed welder and plasma cutter, and oxygen/acetylene torches.
3. Fabrication of steel parts, wood, or concrete components or structures, including building painting, interior and exterior preservation, and installation of such structures or components.
4. Perform general carpentry including rough and finishing work. General knowledge of the use of carpentry tools.
5. Install or repair plumbing fixtures, water valves, water and waste lines.
6. Operate heavy equipment including but not limited to backhoes, loaders and forklifts to dig up water, gas, and leachate pipelines, perform various repair projects and remove and install equipment and parts.
7. May perform a variety of routine grounds maintenance tasks such as mowing, edging and trimming lawns, watering and weeding flower beds, cutting, splitting, and stacking wood, raking, pick and shovel work; may operate a chain saw, edger, power mower, trimmer, etc.

1. Performs related duties as required.
2. Completes all safety training as required.

• A valid Washington State Driver’s License is required for employment. 
• Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR Card within 6 months of employment. 
• Employment will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a post-offer drug screen test, a medical examination, and a Physical Capacities Evaluation performed by a qualified healthcare professional selected by Snohomish County.
   Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test may be required prior to employment.

• a basic familiarity of the proper welding techniques and practices associated with welding on various grades of ferrous metal;
• a basic familiarity of the methods, practices, tools and materials involved in servicing, maintaining, troubleshooting, and repairing hydraulic, mechanical and pneumatic systems and equipment;
• tools, materials, methods, and techniques associated with routine basic plumbing work;
• carpentry, and mechanical tools for maintenance, troubleshooting, and repair work;
• hazards associated with the work;
• safety rules and regulations;
• a variety of power tools, equipment, and vehicles. 

• use a variety of hand and power tools skillfully and safely under a variety of conditions;
• perform basic small combustion engine repairs;
• read, interpret and apply relevant codes;
• read, interpret and work from a variety of blueprints, drawings, sketches and work orders;
• complete all work in an efficient and timely manner, including communicating ongoing progress with management and team members;
• conduct effective interpersonal and teamwork skills;
• be self motivated;
• effectively communicate orally and in writing; 

• communicate courteously and professionally with the general public, supervisors, and co-workers;
• follow direction, advice and instruction from supervisor, lead person and co-workers on procedures, policies and repair plans. 

Salary : $64,571 - $82,411