Solid Waste Facility Attendant - BC-05

Solid Waste Facility Worker

Performs semi-skilled and manual labor work involving the care and maintenance of solid waste facilities, which includes transfer stations, landfills, sort stations, recycling centers, etc.; provides information to public regarding the various Solid Waste programs and facilities; advises users of the facilities to observe applicable regulations; directs public to appropriate facilities and / or unloading areas; and performs other related duties as assigned. There is one (1) immediate temporary full-time vacancy not-to-exceed 12 / 31 / 2025 with the Department of Environmental Management - Solid Waste Division in Pu'uanahulu.

Special Working Conditions : Exposure to hazardous, filthy, and obnoxious conditions; may also be subject to shift, weekend, and holiday work as required.

Minimum Qualification Requirements : Training and experience substantially equivalent to : graduation from high school, and one (1) year of manual labor work experience that shall have included public contact to provide information and / or customer service, and be able to operate both a manual and an automatic transmission vehicle, and possession of a valid State of Hawai'i driver license (Class 3) or any other valid comparable driver license at time of filing. A current traffic abstract is valid for 30 days from date of issuance by the district court. Note : Possession of current Department of Transportation Medical Examiner's Certificate is required prior to appointment. Examination : All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be assigned a score of 70 points. An education and experience evaluation will be conducted based on the applicant's training, education and experience as presented in the application. Please read the minimum qualification requirements carefully. Be certain to list all pertinent training and experience, as this may be important in determining your examination score. It is essential that the applicant describe fully the duties and responsibilities of each position held, specify the date of each position held (from and to, month and year), and indicate the number of hours worked per week. Attach all required documentation (e.g. official transcript, professional license(s) / certification(s), DD-214, etc.) at the time of submitting your application. Note : In-person interviews and / or further testing in Hawai'i County may be required at the discretion of the hiring department / agency. If in-person interviews and / or further testing are required, applicants who are referred to the hiring department / agency must be available to participate in person and at their own expense at that phase of the selection process.

Knowledge of : common hand tools and their uses; common methods, procedures, and materials used in maintenance; and occupational hazards and precautionary measures applicable to the work. Ability to : perform heavy manual labor under obnoxious and dusty conditions; operate a vehicle; operate hand and power tools, and light motorized equipment used in grounds maintenance; understand and follow written and oral instructions; prepare simple reports; learn pertinent regulations and policies, and enforce them with tact and courtesy; and understand, communicate, and inform the public about the various Solid Waste programs, recycling, recycling services, and locations. Physical Requirements : Persons seeking appointment to positions in this class must meet the health and physical condition standards deemed necessary and proper to perform the essential functions of the position with or without reasonable accommodations. Physical Effort Grouping : Heavy.

Benefits of County employment : The County of Hawai'i offers a competitive compensation package. Your total compensation is comprised of your salary and a generous range of valuable benefits, subject to eligibility requirements.

• Flexible Working Arrangements : Options may include alternate work schedules (4-10) and flexible working hours.
• Vacation : Start accruing paid vacation time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year.
• Sick Leave : Start accruing paid sick leave time immediately upon hire up to 21 days per year.
• Holidays : The County provides 13 paid holidays per year (plus General Election Day when applicable).
• Training and Development : The County has a variety of training and development opportunities for employees.
• County Tuition Reimbursement Program : This scholarship program rewards employees who take the initiative to advance their education and learning.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program : You may be eligible for this federal program which forgives portions of federal student loans for individuals working in public service.
• Retirement Plan : The Employees' Retirement System is a qualified defined benefit public pension plan that provides retirement, disability, survivor and other benefits to all eligible full-time and part-time county employees in the State of Hawaii as well as their beneficiaries.
• Deferred Compensation : Save additional money for retirement - this voluntary supplemental retirement savings plan allows for the investment of tax-deferred contributions.
• Flexible Spending Plan : Use pre-tax dollars to pay for qualified dependent care and / or medical expenses, as well as insurance premiums.
• Health Benefit Plans : The County of Hawai'i offers a variety of health benefit plans for eligible employees.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) : This voluntary assistance program provides employees and their family members with free professional and confidential assistance in overcoming personal and work-related problems.
• Group Life Insurance : Free life insurance policy for active employees.
• Credit Union Membership
• Other Leaves : You may be eligible for other leaves, including Family Leave, Funeral Leave, Leave Sharing, Military Leave, Victims Protection Leave, Parent-Teacher Conferences, Disaster Relief, Blood Bank Donations, Donor Leave, and Jury Duty.

All benefits are subject to eligibility requirements and change due to legislative actions and / or changes negotiated through collective bargaining.