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Employee Type:

Regular

Department:

Solid Waste

Salary:

$52,707.20 - $73,403.20 Annually / $4,392.27 - $6,116.93 Monthly / $25.34 - $35.29 Hourly

Scheduled Weekly Hours:

40

Overtime Eligibile:

Yes

Job Posting Date Range:

04/24/2026 - Until Filled

Job Summary:

WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all applicants meeting the minimum requirements. Priority consideration will be given to Spokane County employees in a position covered by the Local PROTEC17 bargaining unit applying prior to 5/08/26.

The position allocated to this class performs work as a heavy equipment operator and is responsible for safely and efficiently loading solid waste materials for transfer as well as performing a variety of other job duties involved in transfer station tipping floor operations, including routine daily preventative maintenance. This position may also be allocated as a Roll-Off Truck Driver for periods of time. Work is performed under the direction of Transfer Station Site Supervisor and the Transfer Stations Operations Manager.

Job Description:

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

• Safely and efficiently operates various solid waste equipment such as front loaders, pre-load compactor, fixed crane, backhoes, yard trucks/trailer combinations, skid-steers, forklifts, and sweepers.
• Receive, collect, and sort materials for disposal at appropriate sites.
• May be assigned Roll-Off Truck driving duties for periods of time, provided a CDL B has been issued to employee.
• Visually screens incoming loads of material for acceptability and directs or assists customers in a courteous and professional manner to move materials to proper drop off location.
• Provides information and assistance to customers in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner regarding disposal and recycling procedures, fees, rules, policies, and options.
• Operates other equipment as needed for Transfer Station operations.
• Performs daily safety checks, maintenance, fueling, and inspection of the equipment. Maintains time and equipment records.
• Advises supervisor or a designee and/or the appropriate department as to potential hazards or needed repairs to the facility or equipment.
• Performs a wide range of transfer station tasks including work on the active tipping floor and other areas such as household hazardous waste, recycling, and appliance drop off locations.
• Performs cleaning, sweeping, and litter pick up to keep facility and site in a presentable and clean condition.
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.
• May be required to perform duties of lower-level personnel as necessary.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
• Three (3) years of work experience. 2 years related to Transfer Station Operations or related field operating heavy equipment and/or machinery.
• OR an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience (equivalent to 3 years) that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the work.

LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATIONS

• Possession of a valid driver's license at time of employment and for duration of employment.
• OSHA HazMat and/or 24Hr HAZWOPER Certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire date.
• Possession of a CDL Class B, is preferred, but not required at time of appointment.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of the operation and support of heavy equipment.
• Skilled in establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to pass required safety and equipment operation training.
• Ability to deal with citizens in an informed and courteous manner.
• Ability to maintain effective working relations with co-workers and supervisors.
• Ability to perform medium to heavy physical labor for extended periods of time.
• Ability to explain, demonstrate and clarify to others applying established policies, procedures and standards as well as the ability to follow specific instructions and respond to requests from others.
• Ability to verbally communicate effectively with co-workers, supervisors, management, other agencies and the general public.
• Ability to demonstrate physical ability to complete any and all job-related tasks.
• Ability to use and/or operate tools, equipment and applicable machinery proficiently and safely.

BEHAVIORAL STANDARDS

• All County employees are responsible for contributing to a safe and positive work environment, actively demonstrating the County values in their daily work and interactions:
• Respect: Appreciating and valuing customers, other County employees and County leadership by showing courtesy, friendliness and fairness. Communicating in a productive and professional manner.
• Accountability: Honoring and delivering on commitments by taking responsibility for personal actions and results; being a responsible steward of public resources and the trust County residents have placed in each of us.
• Integrity: Modelling transparent and ethical behavior and demonstrating it with honest and trustworthy behaviors and actions; leading by example and performing work to the highest standards.
• Innovation: Striving for excellence by actively pursuing opportunities for new and improved methods, procedures or technologies; fostering an environment of engagement and empowerment and embracing continuous improvement.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Work is performed in both an office environment and on-site at the Transfer Station. Work requires standing, walking, crawling, climbing, using equipment and lifting up to 50 pounds.
• Work is also performed outdoors; and requires occasional travel within the County, exposing the associate to weather extremes, various forms of precipitation and the hazards associated with travel on public roads.
• Hazards: Exposure to municipal and hazardous solid wastes, adverse weather conditions, traffic, dust, dirt, and odiferous conditions required.

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job functions satisfactorily.Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the primary job functions herein described. As every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out in the job description, but which may reasonably be considered incidental in the performing of their duties as though they were included in this job description.

Total Compensation:

$67,465 - $93,956 Annually

Total compensation is an estimate based upon base compensation, median retirement fund contributions, and current employer-paid health and related benefit contribution rates (including medical, dental, life insurance, long term disability, and leave). The actual total will vary depending upon each employee's enrollment choices.

Please select the link below to view Spokane County Benefits:

• Benefits | Spokane County, WA

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS - Safely and efficiently operates various solid waste equipment such as front loaders, pre-load compactor, fixed crane, backhoes, yard trucks/trailer combinations, skid-steers, forklifts, and sweepers. Receive, collect, and sort materials for disposal at appropriate sites. May be assigned Roll-Off Truck driving duties for periods of time, provided a CDL B has been issued to employee. Visually screens incoming loads of material for acceptability and directs or assists customers in a courteous and professional manner to move materials to proper drop off location. Provides information and assistance to customers in a professional, courteous, and tactful manner regarding disposal and recycling procedures, fees, rules, policies, and options. Operates other equipment as needed for Transfer Station operations. Performs daily safety checks, maintenance, fueling, and inspection of the equipment. Maintains time and equipment records. Advises supervisor or a designee and/or the appropriate department as to potential hazards or needed repairs to the facility or equipment. Performs a wide range of transfer station tasks including work on the active tipping floor and other areas such as household hazardous waste, recycling, and appliance drop off locations. Performs cleaning, sweeping, and litter pick up to keep facility and site in a presentable and clean condition. Performs other related duties as required/assigned. May be required to perform duties of lower-level personnel as necessary. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS - High School Diploma or GED equivalent. Three (3) years of work experience. 2 years related to Transfer Station Operations or related field operating heavy equipment and/or machinery. OR an equivalent combination of education, training and/or experience (equivalent to 3 years) that provides the required

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