Waste Management Technician

Job Description

Job Description

July 21, 2026

Starting Salary: Pay Grade 10 - starting salary $18.59 per hour

Work Hours: 40 hours a week

Closing Date: Posting will close August 18, 2026*

*Applicants will be reviewed and considered on a continuous basis until this position is filled or closed, whichever comes first.

Bonneville County invites you to apply to join our dynamic team dedicated to enhancing the quality of life for our growing community. Whether you're passionate about public service, eager to make a difference in local government, or seeking a fulfilling career with ample opportunities, Bonneville County is the place for you.

Bonneville County offers a highly competitive benefits package to include:

• One of the Nation's best state retirement systems (PERSI) that offers a lifetime benefit
• 12 paid holidays
• Generous vacation and sick leave that start accruing as soon as you start
• Medical, dental, and vision insurance! (full-time/30+ hours per week)
• PERSI Choice 401(k)
• Deferred compensation plan
• Life insurance
• Short and long-term disability insurance
• Student Loan Forgiveness
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)

General Purpose

Perform a variety of full performance duties as needed to receive and process materials deposited at the solid waste transfer facility, hatch pit or landfill; perform routine cleaning and maintenance of assigned work areas.

Supervision Received

Work under the general supervision of a Landfill Maintenance Operator and/or the Solid Waste Supervisor.

Supervision Exercised

None.

Essential Functions

Direct traffic and the unloading activities at the solid waste transfer facility receiving area; monitor waste for listed or characteristic hazardous or unacceptable materials; provide for proper disposal; monitor landfill areas to assure proper disposal of approved materials.

May perform as the transfer station gate attendant, scale house attendant; weighs and records materials received; maintains detailed computer records of volume and type of waste entering the landfill through the various facilities; and check contractors and the public before admittance for compliance with regulations.

Apprise the public of regulations and guidelines governing proper methods for disposing of various types of hazardous materials.

May provide initial response as needed to contain and mitigate hazardous material spills or releases in connection with transfer facility operations; may perform segregation of materials for recycling purposes.

May operate heavy equipment in a training capacity to push and compact waste for shipment to the sanitary landfill; may perform routine maintenance on assigned equipment, i.e. cleaning and greasing track, arms, buckets, checking fluid levels, fueling, etc.

Monitor receiving and segregation of materials in the recycling area; provide information to the public concerning disposal and recycling of solid wastes; may assist with Freon recovery process.

Perform cleaning and maintenance of work areas using sweeper and various cleaning equipment and chemicals; perform winter operation duties, i.e., snow removal to allow year-around public access.

Bonneville County has an expectation that employees maintain regular, reliable patterns in their work product and attendance.

Ability to maintain regular, reliable patterns in work product and attendance according to Bonneville County's expectations.

Perform other job-related duties as assigned or required.

Minimum Qualifications

1. Education and Experience:

A. Graduation from high school or equivalent;

AND

B. One (1) year of experience in the operation of mechanized equipment;

OR

C. An equivalent combination of education and experience.

2. Required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

Working knowledge of the principles and techniques of heavy mechanized equipment operations; hazards and safety standards common in medium and heavy equipment operation, maintenance and repair.

Ability to read, interpret and apply moderately complex written and oral instructions related to identification and handling of hazardous and unacceptable materials; perform strenuous labor for extended periods of time under varying conditions; establish effective working relationships with employees, supervisors and the general public.

3. Special Qualifications:

• Must possess and maintain a current Idaho Driver's License.
• Must complete a Hazardous Waste Recognition Course annually.
• Must be willing to work shifts including weekends and holidays.
• May be required to obtain a Freon recovery certification.
• Must complete CPR training every 2 yrs.
• Must be able to pass drug/alcohol testing and pre-employment background check

4. Work Environment:

Tasks require a variety of physical activities, generally involving muscular exertion, such as walking, standing, stooping, sitting, reaching, climbing into, on and around various types of equipment, talking, hearing and seeing. Common eye, hand, finger, leg and foot dexterity exist. Overall work environment may be objectionable as impacted by outdoor waste odors, dust, wind, and isolation; physical conditions of work place expose incumbents to weather extremes, without the normal indoor climate controls.

Mental application utilizes memory for details, verbal instructions, emotional stability, critical thinking and some creative problem solving. Continuous travel in automobile or heavy equipment required in job performance. The ideal candidate must be able to complete all physical requirements of the job with or without a reasonable accommodation.

Work requires the ability to lift/carry objects weighing 50 pounds on a regular basis.

AA/EOE/ADA - Hiring is done without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, age or disability. In addition, preference may be given to veterans who qualify under state and federal laws and regulations.