SOLID WASTE TECHNICIAN - Kootenai County

Coeur d Alene ID

Description

*Do you like the rumble of heavy equipment? *Do you enjoy working with people and learning new things? *Have you ever wondered what it takes to be a garbologist? If you answered yes to any of these questions, you may be the PERFECT candidate for the Solid Waste Technician job. This position involves a mix of physical labor, customer service, equipment operation, computer use, and general facility maintenance. Job highlights include: • $15.04 to $17.87 per hour starting wage • Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) pension plan with five year vesting, 11.94% employer contribution, and lifetime payout upon retirement. • Excellent comprehensive benefits package. View the entire benefits package at www.kcgov.us/346/Benefits • Paid on the job training, including equipment operation, HAZWOPER, First Aid/CPR, Flagger, scale programs and many other skills • Year round physical labor – get paid to walk miles a day • Day shift only, work between 8:00 am – 5 pm. Locations vary within the Solid Waste Department • Daily variety of job tasks – each day will likely have a different task assigned • Ability to interact with an variety of people • Part of a fun, dynamic group of skilled co-workers • Public Student Loan Forgiveness Program Qualifications Required • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) • Possession of valid driver’s license and ability to obtain a CDL driver’s license AND be insurable • Reliable personal transportation to commute to any of the designated Solid Waste sites • Ability to work in all weather conditions • Willingness to learn new skills and obtain necessary certifications within designated time frames • View job description for full requirements How to Apply: Apply online at. Attach cover letter and resume to the online application. Must successfully pass Kootenai County’s pre-employment and subsequent drug tests. EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace