Job Summary

This position assists with manual tasks related to the handling of solid waste and litter control.

Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.

Pay Grade

D1 - DOE

Minimum Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent.

Less than one year of experience.

Related experience includes: Mostly a physical labor position. Experience working with / identifying hazardous or universal waste is preferred, but not required.

Possession of or ability to readily obtain a valid driver's license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.

Must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen, background check and physical.

Completion of required Incident Command System (ICS) courses in accordance with established Borough policy.

Duties/Responsibilities

Assists in maintaining the central landfill.
Processes latex paints and other universal wastes according to division policies and procedures.
Packs refrigerants into containers.
Transports universal waste from transfer sites.
Loads abandoned waste into vehicle for transport to landfill.
Assists in tagging vehicles for impound; takes photographs and collects data.
Cuts weeds and brush.
Assists with snow removal operations.
Answers customer questions and directs the public to waste disposal areas.
Performs related duties.

Matanuska-Susitna Borough

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