Solid Waste Environmental Laborer - Thousand Hour (Summer)

The Solid Waste Environmental Laborer position at Matanuska-Susitna Borough requires assistance with solid waste handling and litter control from May 1 to October 31, 2024. Candidates should have a high school diploma and a valid driver's license. Responsibilities include maintaining the landfill, processing waste, and customer interaction. Experience with hazardous waste is preferred but not mandatory. The role pays $20.24 an hour and is full-time.
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.

This is a Summer Assignment position: May 1, through October 31, 2024.D1 - DOE

High School diploma or equivalent.

Less than one year of experience. Experience working with and/or 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.
• 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.