Job Details

Salary: $17.00 Hourly

Location : Coeur d'Alene, ID

Job Type: Seasonal (6 mos)

Job Number: 2024-00041

Department: Solid Waste

Opening Date: 04/10/2024

Summary

Seasonal Spotter - Solid Waste

Our Mission:
It is the mission of Kootenai County Government to provide professional service with regard to public safety, essential service, and preservation of natural resources and responsible management of public assets for the common well-being of our citizens.

APPLY ONLINE
ATTACH COVER LETTER AND RESUME TO YOUR ONLINE APPLICATION

THE POSITION: The Seasonal Spotter is an ideal mix of working in a variety of duties related to recycling, solid waste and general transfer station operations along with interacting with the public. The Seasonal Spotter/Recycler uses a variety of skills such as; directing public and commercial vehicles to proper areas of disposing waste and recycles, weighing vehicles, entering and leaving the transfer stations, records weights, source and types of materials; collect fees, issue receipts and operates a cash register.

• $17.00 per hour
• Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), is a public employer pension plan with five year vesting and payout for non-vested employees.
• Employee Assistance Program offering quick and easy access to highly qualified, licensed and experienced EAP clinicians with expertise in personal, marriage and family counseling, substance abuse and crisis support for 7 free visits, per issue, for each member of the household at no charge.
• Vendor Discounts, for Kootenai County employees throughout the community.
• On the Job Training, learning new job skills while enhancing your work experience.

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DO YOU QUALIFY?

• Do you have a high school diploma or a general education degree (GED)?
• Do you have a minimum of (1) year's related work experience?
• Do you possess or have the ability to obtain a Driver's License and are insurable and bondable?
• Must have reliable personal transportation to commute to any of the designated work sites.

THIS IS THE JOB FOR YOU IF:

• You have exceptional customer service skills and you enjoy working with the public.
• You have experience in maintaining grounds and facilities.
• You have experience collecting fees and using a cash register.
• You are willing to assist customers unloading items from their vehicles, and quickly responding to the public issues and inquires.
• You have experience with light power equipment such as weed trimmers and sprayers, fire extinguishers, power hand tools and chainsaws.
• You have experience operating and maintaining specialized equipment, which may include forklifts or be willing to learn.
• You are able to work some weekends.
• You enjoy working in outdoor facilities.

CONTACT US:
Human Resources (208) 446-1640

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OUR LOCATION: Located in beautiful northern Idaho, and home to approximately 180,000 residents, Kootenai County is surrounded by scenic mountains and more than twenty pristine lakesan outdoor enthusiast's dream. The largest city and county seat is located in Coeur d'Alene and is on the majestic shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene. With a low crime rate, it is an ideal place to call home. to learn more about living in Kootenai County.

TO APPLY: Apply online at
ATTACH COVER LETTER AND RESUME to the online application.
Must successfully pass the County's pre-employment and subsequent drug tests.

EOE/Vets Preference/Drug Free Workplace

RETIREMENT - PUBLIC EMPLOYEES RETIREMENT SYSTEM OF IDAHO

Regular employees who are scheduled to work 20+ hours per week are automatically enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) Base Plan.This is a mandatory Defined Benefit Plan. Both the employer and the employee contribute to the base plan. Contribution rates are set by PERSI.

Employee Contribution

Employer Contribution

General Member

6.79%

11.32%

Police/FireMember

8.36%

11.66%

Base Plan Contribution Rates as a Percent of Pay (effective July 1,2013).

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For this application we require a cover letter as well as resume. Please verify that you have attached a cover letter and resume prior to submitting this application.

• Yes
• No

02

If you are a veteran, did you attach a copy of your DD214?

• Yes
• No

Required Question