Solid Waste Maintenance Technician Job Snohomish area,Washington USA,Trades / Skilled Labor

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

Complete and submit an online application. Provide detailed and complete responses to the four (4) supplemental essay questions at the end of the application.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will advance to the next step of the screening process.

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.

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).

Following the operational proficiency test, top scoring candidates will be invited to participate in an in-person interview session.

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.

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
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