Job Description
NOW HIRING TEMPORARY SITE ATTENDANT I AND CREATING A REGISTER TO FILL FUTURE REGULAR SITE ATTENDANT I POSITIONS.
Don't miss this opportunity to be an employee of Snohomish County Government! Apply now! Do you enjoy learning new skills and providing excellent customer service? Apply now for temporary Site Attendant I position with Snohomish County! Starting pay for this position is $24.95 per hour. All work is day shift, including weekends and some holidays, to work at any of our Solid Waste facilities . This job posting is to fill temporary Site Attendant I positions and create an Eligibility Register to fill future regular full-time Site Attendant I positions for the next three (3) months. We are hiring team-oriented, reliable, customer service driven employees to assist customers in safely disposing of household waste and recycling at the various transfer stations throughout our county. 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:
Collecting fees from customers Providing excellent customer service to Solid Waste customers 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, forklift, terminal tractor, and hydraulic compactor This is an excellent opportunity for a career in public service with opportunities for growth, stability, and a strong benefit package. Come join an award-winning organization well known for excellence and commitment to high-quality public service. Temporary Site Attendants will be offered medical benefits and will be eligible to join the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems PERS. Regular employees will be offered medical, dental, and other county benefits and will be eligible to join the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems PERS. Regular employees who successfully complete their one (1) year of training as a Site Attendant I are automatically promoted to a Site Attendant II. Additionally regular employees are eligible for annual step increases, meaning you are eligible to receive automatic pay increases. Effective January 1, 2027, all six (6) step salary tables shall have a seventh (7 th ) step added to the top of each pay grade for those hired into a regular position. This job posting is to fill temporary Site Attendant I positions and create an Eligibility Register to fill future regular full-time Site Attendant I positions for the next three (3) months. Selection and Review Process All correspondence to the applicant is sent by email . Please check your inbox and spam email for updates from Snohomish County. Complete and submit the on-line application Please submit before the closing date to be considered. Include three professional references of former supervisors on your application. Supplemental Questionnaire Please complete your responses to the supplemental questions. The supplemental questions will be scored for applicants who meet the minimum qualifications. Interviews - In person Interviews will be offered to the most qualified candidates. Candidates will be emailed instructions to self-schedule an in-person interview. Professional Reference checking Public Works Human Resources will notify top scoring candidates before starting the electronic reference check process. On your application, under "References" include at least three (3) professional references and verify you have provided their current email address and phone number. A professional reference is someone who has assigned and/or reviewed your completed work. Examples of acceptable professional references may include current or past supervisors/leads, coaches, tutors, or teachers/ professors. Professional References are contacted using the email addresses provided in the Reference Section of your application. Candidates are asked to notify their professional reference contacts that Snohomish County will contact them via email and ask that they provide a timely response. Conditional Job Offer After satisfactory review of the professional reference responses, the highest-ranking candidates, based on completion of our evaluation process, will be emailed a conditional offer of employment. Required conditions of the final offer include: Criminal Background Check:
Candidates will be emailed a link to complete and consent to an online background check. Medical Exam / Physical Abilities Test (PAT) and Drug/Alcohol Screening:
Candidates will be emailed instructions on how to schedule a required Medical Examination, Physical Abilities Test (PAT), drug and alcohol screening. Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test will be required prior to employment. Welcome Letter Candidates who have met all the required conditions of the Conditional Offer will be emailed a Welcome Letter. The Welcome Letter will include detailed information outlining the dates and requirements for your hire date/new employee orientation. About the Solid Waste Division The Solid Waste Division oversees the disposal of garbage, hazardous materials, and recycling throughout Snohomish County. With four transfer stations and three drop box locations, the Division is focused on: Reducing overall waste from Snohomish County Promoting and emphasizing the reuse of items and recycling Handling household hazardous waste Providing garbage and recycling facilities for County residents Transferring garbage to the landfill and partnering with private vendors to handle recycled items To learn more about Solid Waste Divisions, please visit: Solid Waste . To see our facility locations, please visit Facility Location and Hours web page. About Snohomish County Public Works Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is to focus on safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won numerous state and national honors for its work and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 550 employees plus seasonal staff. Its main office is located at 3000 Rockefeller Avenue, Everett, WA 98201. Visit www.snohomishcountywa.gov/PublicWorks for more information about Snohomish County Public Works. When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are highly encouraged and supported. We strive to not only provide a meaningful job, but a lifelong career at Snohomish County. Benefits Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family and will be invested in your success and growth. We are proud to offer an outstanding benefit package to employees and their dependents. Temporary employees are eligible for certain benefits as defined in Snohomish County Code. We offer competitive wages; job flexibility and stability; pension opportunities; and employer paid ORCA cards. Snohomish County will be invested in your success and growth and offers the following benefits to our employees. Your salary is only part of your Total Compensation Package:
Retirement :
County employees participate in the Washington State Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) administered by the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems (DRS). Medical benefits:
The County offers a choice of three comprehensive medical insurance plans with low deductibles. The county's contribution to this benefit is significant. Career development training. Sick leave:
You will accrue eight (8) hours of sick leave per month. Vacation Leave:
You will start out accruing 8 hours of vacation per month totaling 2.4 weeks of vacation your first year. Your leave accruals increase based on your years of employment with the County. Holiday Pay:
The County observes 11 paid legal holidays per year and provides employees with two (2) floating holidays annually . (One floating holiday for the first year if hired after June 30th.) Benefits :
The County offers a wide range of benefits including medical and dental, vision, life insurance, Long Term Disability, deferred compensation and more. Deferred Compensation :
If you choose to participate in the Deferred Compensation Plan (DCP), the County will match your contributions up to one (1) percent of your base monthly salary. Pay Increases:
Each year you will be eligible for a step increase until you reach the top step. Cost of Living Adjustment (COLA): Effective January 1, 2027, all six (6) step salary tables shall have a seventh (7 th ) step added to the top of each pay grade for those hired into a regular position. About Snohomish County Snohomish County, north of Seattle , is located in northwest Washington between the Puget Sound and the Cascade Mountains. The county has rich scenery, numerous activities and a thriving economy. Snohomish County is a great place to live, work, play, and raise a family. Snohomish County - The Future We Choose - video For information about this job opportunity and posting, please email: SPW-Recruitment@co.snohomish.wa.us . BASIC FUNCTION
Performs a variety of skilled and unskilled tasks in support of solid waste operations. To determine and collect fees for the disposal of solid waste and recyclables, and operate light equipment needed to operate and maintain disposal and recycling areas at various Snohomish County Solid Waste transfer and disposal facilities. The Site Attendant I position is a training position, working toward mandatory certification as a Site Attendant II or Site Attendant III. STATEMENT OF ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES
Obtains and records electronically or manually, weights and/or volumes for all material delivered to transfer stations, drop box sites and recycling areas. Determines cubic measurement of each load or accepts posted capacity on regular refuse collection vehicles. Collects fees from customers based on established charges and records cash received as required. Provides information and assistance to customers in a professional, courteous and tactful manner regarding disposal and recycling procedures, fees, rules, policies and options. Directs incoming and departing vehicles to and from disposal and recycling areas. Operates light equipment such as backhoe and forklift. Inspects, operates, and performs basic maintenance and service such as checking oil and lubricating equipment including backhoe and forklift. Loads recyclables into drop boxes and other containers. May transport recyclable material from tipping floor area to recycle area with use of forklift for placement into proper recycle container, and segregate and load recyclables into containers and recycle compactor. Cleans and sweeps as necessary to maintain a clean work environment including local road litter. Posts charge to ledgers; balances and reconciles daily collections; secures daily funds in night depository or on-site safe; manages and is responsible for accurate and sufficient operating change fund to be obtained from on-site safe. Identifies hazardous wastes and segregates as necessary for pick up, and contacts various vendors and MRW for various automotive and other waste/recyclables pickup and service of containers. Troubleshoots, or obtains support to help troubleshoot, scale automation, scales, on-site safe and other electronic/automated Site Attendant related communication and operating systems. Advises and enforces site safety rules and regulations; may assist customers in unloading vehicles as necessary. Opens and locks gates at appointed times. STATEMENT OF OTHER JOB DUTIES
Prepares reports as required. Performs site maintenance as required. Performs other duties as required. High School Diploma or GED or any equivalent combination of training and or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests. SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS A
valid Washington State Driver's License is required for employment. Possession of or ability to obtain a valid First Aid/CPR card within six (6) months of employment is required. Satisfactorily complete certification on the following pieces of equipment/systems within six (6) months: backhoe forklift scale automation system timekeeping system Satisfactorily complete eight (8) hour Hazard Waste training with certification. A job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of a post-offer drug screen test; and a Physical Capacities Evaluation performed by a qualified healthcare professional selected by Snohomish County. A job offer will be conditioned on satisfactory results of criminal background check. Job offers are contingent on successful completion of reference and background checks. Snohomish County will not sponsor or take over sponsorship of an employment visa for this opportunity. In compliance with federal law, all persons hired will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States. KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of:
personal computers maintenance of assigned equipment in a safe operating condition the potential hazards associated with the work basic mathematics Ability to: deal courteously and tactfully with the general public provide excellent customer service to internal and external customers perform mathematical calculations remain composed and professional in stressful situations remain on your feet, in a standing position for an extended period of time establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers and superiors accurately input alpha and numeric data from customer transactions perform computerized cashiering functions with speed and accuracy understand and execute complex oral and written instructions maintain accurate records and prepare reports operates & maintains backhoe and forklift operate office equipment such as computerized and manual cash registers, faxes, computers, safes and printers perform manual labor tasks including occasional strenuous physical exertion such as lifting objects weighing up to 50 pounds, pushing and pulling, and tarping and un-tarping read, understand and enforce site and safety rules and regulations learn First Aid/CPR methods and procedures sweep and shovel waste prepare accurate bank deposits work with minimum supervision work alone SUPERVISION
Employees report to a Solid Waste Operations Supervisor. The work is performed within well-established practices and standardized procedures. Some judgment is exercised in determining proper charges and enforcement of waste/recyclable acceptance rules. WORKING CONDITIONS
Work is performed outside and inside a building at a disposal site. Indoor work involves confinement at a workstation without freedom to move around throughout the day. Employee must be able to work alone at an isolated location or in recycling areas of transfer stations and be responsible for the entire site including opening and closing the gates and containers, and may be asked to change work locations with little to no prior notice. The work involves rotating shift assignments and requires working evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary. Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. EEO policy and ADA notice
