Solid Waste Technician I (Part-time) - Public Works (Black Canyon City)

Role

This is a part-time position (25.5 hours per week).

Under close supervision, is responsible for the work of average difficulty in the operation of transfer station equipment, and in the operation, maintenance and repair of county transfer station facilities and other county facilities.

Major Duties, Responsibilities

• Responsible for measuring and determining tire loads and charging accordingly. Collects and disposes of solid waste and dead animals from county right of ways, assists in removal and disposal of dead trees from county right of way and other property, assists in abatement of hazard waste sites. Handles cash and gives change, and maintains daily written logs.

• Operates motor vehicles and equipment not requiring a CDL; assists in community clean up operations, assists in collection and disposal of waste, tires and appliances.

• Assists in maintenance of transfers stations.

• Assists in construction and maintenance of county facilities.

• Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Expectations:

• To operate equipment safely and efficiently with zero accidents.

• To effectively perform manual labor under any type of weather conditions.

• To acquire and maintain knowledge of operation and servicing of solid waste equipment and solid waste removal and disposal.

• Must have ability to handle cash and give change.

• Must be able to maintain daily written logs.

Minimum Qualifications

Experience:
One (1) year experience involving work experience which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.
Education:
High school diploma or GED.

Other Skills, Preferences

Interpersonal Skills:
Normal courtesy in dealing with others is required. Work involves minimal contacts, usually within the county and generally with immediate co-workers. Contact usually involves routine, non-sensitive issues. External contacts are limited to incidental contacts with the public, or no contact.
Other Skills:
Must possess a current Arizona driver's license.

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

Yavapai County Government offers a comprehensive employee benefits package to
Full-Time employees working 30 or more hours per week that includes but is not limited to:

• 10 Holidays Per Year
• Annual Leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Health Care Insurance – Medical, Dental, Vision
• Life Insurance
• Long-Term & Short-Term Disability
• Retirement Plans
• Sick Leave
• Tuition Reimbursement Program

ELECTIVE COVERAGE

• 457 Deferred Compensation Program
• Dependent Health Care Insurance - Medical, Dental, Vision
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Short-Term Disability
• Supplemental Life (for employees & dependents)

PLEASE NOTE

• Part-Time, Temporary and Seasonal employees accrue Sick Leave based on hours worked.
• Part-Time employees have limited benefits available.
• Temporary and Seasonal employees are not eligible to accrue Annual Leave.

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