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- Congress, Arizona
- Yavapai County
- Full Time
- Engineering
- Public Works
- Sanitation and Solid Waste
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Solid Waste Technician I - Public Works (Congress)
Congress, Arizona United States Yavapai County Full Time $18.68 - $23.82 Hourly Mar 20, 2025
Employer:
Yavapai County
Yavapai County reflects the history of the old west and the future of the new. At Yavapai County Government, we care for our community while building upon our legacy. Guided by our core values of Compassion, Integrity, Collaboration, and Innovation we uphold these values in our everyday endeavors. Yavapai County is in northcentral Arizona, just north of Phoenix, and is one of the four original Arizona counties formed in 1864. The County, with approximately 246,191 residents, includes eight incorporated towns and cities: Prescott (county seat), Prescott Valley, Chino Valley, Jerome, Clarkdale, Sedona, Cottonwood, Camp Verde, and the newest municipality Dewey-Humboldt. The County features some of the most spectacular natural beauty in the American West with a mild climate, four beautiful and distinct seasons, and breathtaking landscapes complete with granite mountains, lakes, and rolling meadows. As a Yavapai County Government employee, you will have the chance to work in one of 37 unique departments, each providing vital services to our community. From law enforcement and healthcare to public works and environmental protection, there is a wide range of career paths to explore. And with opportunities for advancement and professional growth, you can build a long and rewarding career with us. We have a workforce of over 1,800 employees who are committed to enhancing the well-being of its residents and cultivating a thriving and vibrant community, making Yavapai County a wonderful place to live, work, and play. Whether you're just starting your career or looking for a new challenge and aspire to be part of a vibrant team that values each member, we welcome you to join us in furthering our legacy and making a difference in your community. Why… because people matter!
Job Description
Role
This position is scheduled to work 34 hours per week.
Under general supervision, performs work of average difficulty in the operation of transfer station equipment and in the operation, maintenance, and repair of county transfer station facilities.
Major Duties, Responsibilities- Measures and determines tire loads and charging accordingly. Collects and disposes of solid waste and dead animals from county rights-of-way, assists in removal and disposal of dead trees from county right of way and other property, and assists in abatement of hazard waste sites. Handles cash, 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 construction and maintenance of transfers stations.
- Performs other job-related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Education:
High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience:
A minimum of one (1) year of relevant experience.
Additional Requirements:
Must possess a valid Arizona driver’s license.
Other Skills
Required Knowledge,Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
Knowledge of:- Operation and servicing of solid waste equipment.
- Solid waste removal and disposal.
- Basic math and daily transaction reconciliation.
- Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
- Clerical office practices and procedures.
- Research techniques and report writing.
- Current Microsoft Office software.
- Filing and recordkeeping.
- Customer Service
- Communicating effectively verbally and in writing and communicating orally in a face-to-face setting and by telephone with public and employees.
- Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
- Organization and adherence to detail.
- Operate equipment safely and efficiently with zero accidents.
- Effectively perform manual labor under any type of weather conditions.
- Handle cash and give change accurately.
- Maintain accurate daily logs.
- Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
- Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
- Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
- Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
- Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.
The work environment is associated with a field environment year-round in all weather conditions and includes exposure to loud noise, dangerous emergency situations, hazardous waste, dust, fumes, mist, and chemicals.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to sit or stand for extended periods of time. Sufficient vision to read printed materials and a computer screen; hearing and speech ability to communicate effective in-person and telephonically. Capable of frequent repetitive movement of arms, fingers, and wrists. Ability to bend, kneel, crouch, crawl, climb, walk over rough, uneven, and/or rocky surfaces, and lift and carry up to 100 pounds with assistance.
Additional Job Information:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Grade: 3
Classification: Classified
Safety Sensitive: Yes
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 Paid 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.
Click here to view our benefits summary.
Closing Date/Time: ContinuousPlease mention you found this employment opportunity on the CareersInGovernment.com job board.
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