Solid Waste Addendum Only - Site Attendant I

Site Attendant I

This job posting is to fill a vacant Site Attendant I position and is open to the following employees: All current regular AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste Addendum Bargaining Unit employees. Current Solid Waste regular employees will have precedence based on seniority date. Current AFSCME 109 Public Works-Solid Waste temporary employees.

We're looking for dependable, customer-focused individuals to help customers safely dispose of household waste and recycling at our county's transfer stations and drop-off facilities. Successful candidates will have strong communication and interpersonal skills to provide excellent customer service to the public. Training will be provided by the County to perform various tasks and operate assigned equipment.

Duties assigned will include:

• Providing excellent customer service to Solid Waste customers
• Processing transactions for solid waste fees
• Manual labor tasks, including but not limited to sweeping, hosing, shoveling, lifting, and carrying heavy objects
• Learning to operate various equipment, including but not limited to backhoe and forklift
• All work is day shift, including weekends and some holidays, at any of our Solid Waste facilities.

The Site Attendant I position is a training position, working toward mandatory certification as a Site Attendant II or Site Attendant III. Apply today! All correspondence to the applicant is by email.

1. Complete and submit the on-line application before the closing date to be considered.
2. Minimum qualifications screening.
3. Job Related Test: Please complete your responses to the supplemental questions. The supplemental questions will be scored for applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Oral Interviews are required for any regular or temporary employee who has not interviewed for the Site Attendant I or Solid Waste Laborer I position within the previous six (6) months.
4. Selection Review:
• Regular Status Employees: The most senior employee to pass the job-related test will move forward in the review process and receive a conditional offer. If a Regular Status Employee does not apply, then a Temporary Status Employee will be considered.
• Temporary Status Employees: Interview scores will be used to determine ranking. If interview scores are the same, an anonymous draw will be conducted by the AFSCME Union. The employee must pass the job-related test to move forward in the review process to receive a conditional offer. Priority will be given based on Bargaining Unit hire date to receive a conditional offer.
5. Conditional Offer:
• Medical Exam/Physical Abilities Test: Tests will be required for employees who have not successfully completed and passed the Medical Exam/Physical Abilities Test for the Site Attendant I or Solid Waste Laborer I position within the previous six (6) months. (Will be scheduled by Snohomish County Public Works Human Resources Department.)
6. Criminal background check must be passed for final selection.
7. If all conditions are met, a hire date and work schedule will be determined by the department, and a letter will be issued.

For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: SPW-Recruitment.