Solid Waste Technician I

Solid Waste Technician I

Location:

Port Townsend, WA

This is a temporary full-time position through December, with the possibility of an extension.

The Public Works Department's Solid Waste Division is seeking a customer service-oriented individual for a seasonal position on the Transfer Station team in Port Townsend. The Solid Waste Technician I is responsible for assisting customers in the scale house, processing cash and credit transactions, and directing traffic on the tipping floor to support safe and efficient operations.

• Responsible for safely supporting operations at a County transfer station or drop box site.
• Duties include processing customer transactions, collecting fees, inspecting incoming waste for prohibited materials, directing traffic during unloading, operating the scale house and equipment such as a forklift, and maintaining clean, organized facilities.
• This role requires strong customer service skills, attention to safety, and the ability to work in an active outdoor environment.
• Applicants must be able to stand, walk, and operate tools for up to eight hours per day, occasionally lift up to 25 pounds, and demonstrate good judgment and self-direction.

High school diploma or general education degree (GED) AND demonstrated experience in one or more of: traffic control, manual labor, construction, customer service, and/or cash handling; or equivalent combination of education and experience and valid WA State Driver's License.

• Teamsters Grade A4-A position, starting pay typically $23.70 per hour, full pay range: $23.70 to $29.21 per hour.

• Medical benefits, including dental and vision.
• Retirement provided through Washington State DRS.
• 11 paid holidays, PTO, and bereavement leave.
• May include weekend hours.

Facility is operated Monday - Saturday. Flexible scheduling may be provided depending on operational needs.

Posted May 13, 2026. Closing:
Open until filled.

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to ADA Compliance.