HOUSEHOLD HAZARDOUS WASTE TECHNICIAN in Visalia, California

Location

Visalia, California

Job Type

Full-time

Company

City of Visalia

City of Visalia-Public Works

Hourly Household Hazardous Waste Technician $21.40 per hour (hourly, no benefits) ~OPEN UNTIL FILLED~

The City of Visalia Public Works Department is recruitng for several Hourly Household Hazardous Waste Technicians. These positions are limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year and work every Saturday from 6:30 am to 1:00 pm. Candidates must be available to work every Saturday.

BASIC FUNCTION:

Under supervision, assists in collecting, correctly categorizing, and handling hazardous materials received at the permanent hazardous waste (HHW) collection facility.

This is an entry-level, hourly position that requires the applicant to be trained in (after hire) or already in possession of a hazardous waste operation and emergency response (HAZWOPER) course certificate.

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES: • Household hazardous waste intake and categorizing. • Observe safety and precautions with certain types of materials. • Maintain cleanliness and order of the shop, work areas, and equipment. • Observe and maintain a safe working environment in compliance with established safety programs and procedures. • Build and maintain positive working relationships with coworkers, other City employees, and the public, using principles of good customer service. • Perform related duties as assigned.

Knowledge of/Ability to/Skill in: • Work independently in a team-oriented environment with minimal supervision. • Communicate effectively in written and oral form with the public. • Operation of equipment, including a forklift. • Operate standard hand tools. • Follow oral and written directions. • Develop and maintain effective working relationships. • Read and maintain operator service manuals. • Work a flexible schedule, including weekends or special events. • Work outdoors in various weather (heat, cold, rain) • Follow safe work practices, including workplace safety policies and procedures.

Qualifications / Requirements • Possession of high school dipolma or GED. • Possession of a valid California Driver’s License. • The following will be required within six (6) months of hire: • Possessing or obtaining a California Driver’s License with a hazmat endorsement (per DMV, must be 21 years of age) • Possessing or obtaining hazardous waste operation and emergency response (HAZWOPER) course certificate. • Completion of DOT training and certification. • Possessing or obtaining forklift operator certificate.

Physical Standards Positions in this class require moderate physical work with prolonged standing, walking, bending, stooping, climbing, lifting and carrying loads weighing between 20 to 40 pounds.

Online applications onlywww.visalia.gov Questions : Please contact the Solid Waste Division - Sirena Sahagun (559) 713-4033

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work performed by personnel assigned to this classification and is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required.

Hourly employment is classified as at-will and there is no guarantee of continued employment. Hourly positions are limited to 1,000 hours per fiscal year. The supervisor determines the work schedule based on the needs of the department and may alter it at any time. For more information on hourly employment click here.

The City of Visalia is an Equal Opportunity Employer.