Environmental Systems Technician

Do you thrive in hands-on, technical work and enjoy solving complex environmental challenges? The Kootenai County Solid Waste Department is seeking a dedicated Environmental Systems Technician to join our team.

Do you thrive in hands-on, technical work and enjoy solving complex environmental challenges? The Kootenai County Solid Waste Department is seeking a dedicated Environmental Systems Technician to join our team. This is more than a maintenance position—it's an opportunity to serve on a hazardous materials emergency response team, protect vital natural resources, and help operate one of the county's most critical public services.

• Competitive Pay: $27.79 to $30.29 per hour depending on experience
• Amazing Benefits:
  Enjoy an exceptional benefits package, including health care for eligible employees and their dependents through our free medical clinic, offering primary care, medications, lab services, and more
• Generous Paid Time Off:
  Earn up to 8 hours of vacation each month, with increases based on your years of service. We believe in giving you time to relax and recharge!
• Secure Your Future:
  Benefit from a strong retirement plan through the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), so you can feel confident about your future.
• Career Growth:
  Opportunities for advancement and eligibility for public student loan forgiveness.

• Responding as a member of the Hazardous Materials Emergency Response Team during chemical spills, fires, and other emergency incidents.
• Monitoring and maintaining landfill gas, leachate collection, groundwater, surface water, and air quality systems.
• Collecting environmental samples and interpreting monitoring data to ensure regulatory compliance.
• Operating and maintaining the Household Hazardous Waste Facility and educating the public on proper hazardous waste disposal.
• Performing environmental testing, troubleshooting system issues, and implementing corrective actions.
• Assisting with construction, maintenance, and repair of landfill gas, wastewater, and leachate collection systems.
• Working with contractors, engineers, and regulatory agencies to maintain compliance with environmental permits.
• Supporting spill prevention, hazardous waste management, and environmental protection programs.
• Operating heavy equipment, specialized monitoring instruments, and technical field equipment.
• Participating in an on-call rotation to respond to after-hours environmental or operational emergencies.
• Explore the full job description to see if this role is the right fit for you.

• Associate's degree (or equivalent) in Chemistry, Biology, Environmental Science, or a related field.
• Minimum of four (4) years of relevant work experience.
• Ability to obtain a Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and meet insurability requirements.
• Comfortable working outdoors in a variety of weather and environmental conditions.
• Strong communication, customer service, and mechanical aptitude.
• Ability to accomplish various tasks in a team-oriented setting.

Candidates for employment must successfully complete the County's pre-employment and drug screening.

You’ll be working in Kootenai County
, one of the most picturesque places in northern Idaho! Nestled among scenic mountains and over 20 pristine lakes, our county is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Located in Coeur d'Alene
, you’ll enjoy a low crime rate, access to stunning natural beauty, and a peaceful, friendly community—making it the ideal place to work and live.

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