Solid Waste Addendum - Solid Waste Laborer
Listed on 2026-07-20
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Maintenance/Cleaning
General Labor
Solid Waste Laborer I
This job posting is open to current regular or temporary Snohomish County AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste Addendum Bargaining Unit employees only.
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.
Duties assigned 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.
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:
Please complete your responses to the supplemental questions. The supplemental questions will be scored for applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Oral Interviews are required for any regular or temporary employee who has not interviewed for the Site Attendant I or Solid Waste Laborer I position within the previous six (6) months.
Most senior employee to pass the job-related test will move forward 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.
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 employee must pass the job-related test to move forward in the review process to receive a conditional offer.
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.)
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