Solid Waste Addendum Only - Site Attendant I

About the Role

This position is open exclusively to current regular or temporary employees in the AFSCME 109 Public Works – Solid Waste Addendum Bargaining Unit. The Site Attendant I works at Snohomish County solid waste transfer stations and drop‑off facilities, providing customer service, processing fees, and operating light equipment while training toward certification as a Site Attendant II or III.

Responsibilities

• Provide courteous, professional assistance to solid waste customers regarding disposal and recycling procedures, fees, rules, and options.
• Process transactions for solid waste fees, record cash received, post charges to ledgers, and reconcile daily collections.
• Obtain and record weights or volumes of material delivered to transfer stations, drop‑box sites, and recycling areas.
• Direct incoming and departing vehicles to appropriate disposal and recycling areas.
• Operate light equipment such as backhoes and forklifts; perform basic maintenance (checking oil, lubricating, inspecting).
• Load recyclables into drop boxes, containers, and compactor; transport recyclable material using a forklift as needed.
• Perform manual labor tasks including sweeping, hosing, shoveling, lifting, and carrying objects up to 50 lb.
• Maintain a clean work environment by sweeping, shoveling, and removing litter.
• Identify hazardous waste, segregate it for pickup, and coordinate with vendors for waste removal.
• Troubleshoot or obtain support for scale automation, on‑site safe, and other electronic/automated systems.
• Enforce site safety rules, assist customers in unloading vehicles, and open/lock gates at appointed times.
• Prepare required reports and perform site maintenance as needed.

Requirements

• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent combination of training and experience.
• Valid Washington State driver’s license.
• Pass job‑related tests and supplemental questionnaire.
• Successful completion of a post‑offer drug screen and Physical Capacities Evaluation.
• Pass a criminal background check.
• Within six months of employment:
  • Obtain or possess a valid First Aid/CPR card.
  • Complete certification on backhoe, forklift, scale automation system, and timekeeping system.
  • Complete eight‑hour Hazardous Waste training with certification.

Knowledge and Abilities

• Proficiency with personal computers and cash‑register systems.
• Understanding of equipment maintenance, safety hazards, and basic mathematics.
• Ability to provide excellent customer service and communicate clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Capability to perform accurate cash handling, record‑keeping, and report preparation.
• Physical stamina to stand for extended periods, lift up to 50 lb, and work outdoors in various weather conditions.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision and follow site and safety regulations.

Supervision

Employees report to a Solid Waste Operations Supervisor and work within established practices and standardized procedures, exercising judgment in charge determination and rule enforcement.

Working Conditions & Schedule

• Day shift work, including weekends, holidays, and occasional overtime.
• Assignments may rotate among solid waste facilities with little prior notice.
• Work performed both outdoors and inside buildings at disposal sites; may involve confined workstations.
• Employees may be required to work alone at isolated locations and be responsible for opening/closing gates and containers.

Benefits

• Medical, vision, and dental insurance.
• Retirement plans.
• Basic group term life insurance and accidental death & dismemberment (AD&D) coverage.
• Long‑term disability insurance.
• Commuting benefits and employee assistance program (EAP).
• Partners for Health employee wellness program.
• Leave and holidays.
• Voluntary benefits, deferred compensation 457(b), supplemental life and AD&D insurance.
• Flexible spending accounts (FSA) and supplemental individual insurance policies.