HHW Technician - ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES

Department:  Public Works 

Pay:  $16.54 per hour $34,401 annually 

Work Schedule: Tuesday-Friday-8:30am-5:30pm, Saturday- 7:00am-3:30 pm 

To receive, classify and package materials delivered to the county household hazardous waste collection program for proper disposal.

Receive Hazardous & Non-Hazardous Items at HHW Facility

• Unload materials (hazardous & non-hazardous) from vehicles, while providing satisfactory customer service to all that are encountered
• Record, process, and store materials in their correct D.O.T. hazard class.
• Operate packing/storing, recycling, transportation and other equipment used in handling household hazardous waste.
• Prepare items for shipment for disposal per D.O.T. & KDHE requirements.

Facility Maintenance

• Performs routine and basic maintenance on the facility and equipment.
• Clean the facility according to the set schedule of duties.

Maintain Proper Certifications & Skills

• Ensure all certifications are valid as well-being current and up to date annually.
• Attend advanced training and schooling and/or seminars that are job pertinent.
• Ability to understand and follow oral & written instructions.
• Ability to safely handle household & business hazardous waste.

Minimum Qualifications: High School Diploma or equivalent. Minimal experience in handling household hazardous waste or any equivalent. Valid State of Kansas Driver’s License.

Preferred Qualifications: 40 hour Haz-Woper, Forklift Certification, Standard First Aid, & CPR

It is the policy of Sedgwick County not to discriminate in its programs or services provided to the general public, including employment and all other activities, on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, citizenship, sex, age, disability, veteran status or any other similarly protected status. Sedgwick County is committed to making the application, interview, and pre-employment testing process accessible to persons with disabilities. If you wish to volunteer information regarding any special assistance you may need, please notify Human Resources by phone at (316) 660-7050, TDD (Kansas Relay at 711 or 800-766-3777). Do not use this phone number for employment questions. This number is provided only for those requiring ADA assistance. You will be contacted should the department feel that you are a qualified candidate.