Solid Waste Technician II

Salary: $35.83 - $43.64 Hourly
Location : 80 Columbia Ave, Marysville, WA
Job Type: Full-time regular
Job Number: 00920
Department: Utilities & Maintenance Services
Division: Maintenance Services and Solid Waste
Opening Date: 06/11/2026
Closing Date: 6/26/2026 11:59 PM Pacific


Position Summary
This position performs manual labor in the collection of solid waste and operates solid waste collection equipment. This is the journey level position in the maintenance worker job series requiring some technical knowledge. Positions in this class perform a variety of operational and maintenance activities and other duties related to the residential and commercial collection of solid waste. Work is performed within established procedures with individual judgment limited to proper handling of, and minor changes to, accepted routine. Although the position may operate independently, supervision or guidance is readily available, and the incumbents' work is frequently reviewed.

Examples of Job Duties


Other duties may be assigned as needed.

1. Collects all solid waste on assigned route, including driving vehicle or serving as assistant, and disposes of it at an authorized site.
2. Cleans, disinfects, and deodorizes refuse trucks.
3. Maintains all containers on assigned route, including repairing and painting damaged containers.
4. Performs routine truck maintenance.
5. Responds to citizen complaints regarding collection service and provides advice on the proper packing of refuse.
6. Maintains route books.
7. Handles hazardous materials, such as battery acid, paints, and other types of chemical refuse.
8. Operates assigned equipment, makes minor field repairs and adjustments; reports need for major repair to supervisor/lead.
9. Responds to customer inquiries and requests.
10. May be assigned to other divisions performing work requiring similar skills during times of peak work loads, manpower shortage, public emergency, or other times when critical work needs to be completed.

Qualifications
A combination of the experience, education, and training listed below which provides an equivalent background to perform the work of this position.

Experience:

• Three years' experience performing a variety of the essential duties of the position.
• Prior experience operating a large truck in congested traffic conditions and welding preferred.

Education and Training:

• High school diploma or GED.

Licenses or Certificates:

• Must possess a Washington State Driver's License and a Class B Commercial Driver's License by date of hire.
• Must possess, or have the ability to possess within six months of hire date:
  1. first aid and CPR certifications
  2. confined space training

Work Environment
The physical demands and characteristics of the work environment described here are representative of those occurring in the performance of the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the essential functions of this job, the employee is frequently required to stand; walk; sit; kneel, bend, or climb and to use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools, or controls; and talk or hear. The employee must be able to lift up to 25 pounds on a frequent basis; lift up to 50 pounds on an occasional basis; and lift and/or move between 50 - 100 pounds with assistance. Employees must occasionally push and/or pull, without assistance, heavy commercial containers weighing up to 150 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

This position regularly works outside in various weather conditions. The employee frequently works near moving mechanical parts and is frequently exposed to vibration. The employee may be exposed to physical hazards from mechanical and electrical equipment and also will sometimes work in hazardous areas under hazardous conditions. The employee occasionally works in traffic, near moving mechanical parts and in high, precarious places and is occasionally exposed to fumes or airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and the risk of electrical shock and radiation. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud.

This position works a regular schedule, however, incumbents may be called in to work at irregular times in emergency situations.

This position description generally describes the principle functions of the position and the level of knowledge and skills typically required. It does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee, and it is subject to change as the needs of the employer and the requirements of the job change.
Teamsters union
The City of Marysville offers a comprehensive benefit package for regular full-time employees.


Regular part-time employees may be eligible for medical and dental coverage; however, they are not eligible for vision coverage. Their spouses and dependents are not eligible for health insurance coverage.

(Note: Represented employees may receive some or all of the benefits listed below based on their union contracts. Those employees should consult their union agreements for specific information about their benefits)

Insurance Benefits:

• Medical - choice of Premera Blue Cross or Kaiser Permanante.
• Employer pays 100% of employee's monthly premiums and 90% of dependent/qualified domestic partner's premiums.
• Vision
• Dental
• Employee Assistance Program
• Dual Insurance Incentive Program
• Vacation and Holiday Pay
• Sick Leave
• Jury Duty/Military Leave

Investment and Retirement Programs:

• State of Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS)
• 457 Deferred Compensation (voluntary)
• HRA/VEBA plan

Voluntary Benefits:

• Optional plans for life insurance, disability, and accident coverage
• Flexible Spending Account Plan
• Direct Deposit
• Credit Union Membership

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Following is a series of supplemental questions designed to assess your work-related experience and qualifications. Please note that as part of the screening process your responses will be reviewed in conjunction with your general online application. The employment history and education detailed in your general application must validate/support your responses to the supplemental questions. A resume will not substitute for the general online application or supplemental questions; responses such as "see resume" or "see application" will not be considered. Do you agree to answer each question truthfully and that your responses can be supported by your general application/work history and by your references?

• Yes
• No

02


Do you possess, or have the ability to possess within one month of hire date, a Washington State Driver's License?

• Yes, I currently possess a Washington State Driver's License
• I do not currently possess a Washington State Driver's License, but I have the ability to possess one within one month of hire date.
• I do not have, nor do I have the ability to possess a Washington State Driver's License within one month of hire date.

03


Do you currently possess, or have the ability to possess within six months of hire date, a Class B (or higher) Washington State Commercial Driver's License?

• Yes, I currently possess a Class B (or higher) Washington State Commercial Driver's License
• I do not currently possess a Class B (or higher) Washington State Commercial Driver's License, but have the ability to possess one within six months of hire date.
• I do not currently possess, nor have the ability to possess within six months of hire date, a Class B (or higher) Washington State Commercial Driver's License.

04


How many years of experience do you have in performing a variety of the essential duties of the position?

• No Experience
• 1-2 years of experience
• 3-5 years of experience
• 5+ years of experience

Required Question