ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN - Solid Waste

Coeur d Alene ID

Description

ENVIRONMENTAL SYSTEMS TECHNICIAN – SOLID WASTE APPLY ONLINE AND ATTACH COVER LETTER, RESUME, LETTERS OF REFERENCE & COPIES OF CERTIFICATIONS Posting Closes NOVEMBER 30, 2021 THE POSITION will act as part of the hazardous materials response team as well as maintain, construct, operate and monitor leachate collection, surface water, ground water, landfill gas and hazardous waste management systems, and other environmental issues for the Kootenai County Solid Waste Department. • $22.11 to $26.27 per hour depending on experience • Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) a pension plan with five year vesting, 11.94% employer contribution, and lifetime payout upon retirement. • Excellent and comprehensive benefits package. For example, employee-only medical/dental/vision premium of only $55.33 per month (nicotine-free rate). View our entire benefits package at • On the Job Training, learning new job skills while enhancing your work experience. • Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program • This position will be required to work the posted work schedule rotating months with other employees for 24-hour on-call status, including holidays, weekends and non-scheduled hours. View the full job description. DO YOU QUALIFY? • Do you have an Associate’s degree or Applied Associates degree or certification from a two-year college or professional/technical school or program in Chemistry, Biology, Sanitation, or Environmental Science? • Do you have a minimum of 48 months related experience and/or training? • Do you possess or have the ability to possess a valid commercial driver’s license (Class B) and are you insurable? • Do you possess or have the ability to possess certifications required on the job description? • Are you able to meet the minimum physical fitness standards for this position and be respirator fitted? THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU IF: • You have exceptional customer service skills and you enjoy working with the public • You are able to safely operate and maintain hand, power tools and motorized equipment including tractors, trucks, front-end loaders backhoes and forklifts as well as specialized industry specific equipment • You have excellent oral and written communication skills • You are able to multi-task • You enjoy working in outdoor facilities in all types of weather TO APPLY: Apply online at Please attach cover letter, resume, letters of reference and copies of certifications to the online application. Must successfully pass the County’s pre-employment and subsequent drug tests. EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace