Posting number: 16-26-067
Department: Public Works
Division: Service Area 10
Job classification: Solid Waste Technician - SCC
Posting type: Open
Categories: Waste Management
Operate and support landfall and solid waste operations at the Prudhoe Bay facility in a safe, compliant, and efficient manner. This position performs operational, inspection, documentation, and regulatory support functions related to solid waste handling, waste stream control, and environmental compliance.
The Solid Waste Technician ensures accurate waste tracking, daily inspections, chain-of-custody integrity, and adherence to applicable environmental and safety regulations while supporting continuous and reliable solid waste services. The position functions within a structured career ladder framework that supports progression through increased responsibility, training, and demonstrated competency.
The following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.
Log, ticket, and reconcile incoming solid and special waste streams
Maintain accurate chain-of-custody records and waste documentation
Conduct daily landfill, waste handling, and site inspections
Operate landfill-related heavy equipment, including but not limited to loaders, compactors, dozers, and similar equipment, in support of daily waste handling, placement, cover, and site operations in accordance with safety procedures and operational requirements.
Identify prohibited, special, and hazardous waste and follow established handling procedures
Support hazardous waste sorting, manifesting, recordkeeping, and regulatory submittal as assigned
Ensure compliance with applicable federal, state, and local environmental and safety regulations
Coordinate operational and maintenance activities related to waste handling areas and equipment
Complete required reports, logs, and inspection documentation
Support safe, continuous landfill operations under varying weather and operational conditions
Participate in required training and maintain applicable certifications
Working knowledge of solid waste and landfill operations
Ability to safely operate landfill-related heavy equipment or obtain required equipment training and
authorization.
Ability to recognize prohibited, special, and hazardous waste
Ability to understand the chain-of-custody and documentation requirements
Ability to perform inspections and accurately document findings
Knowledge of environmental, safety, and operational procedures
Ability to follow written SOPs and regulatory requirements
Strong attention to detail and record accuracy
Ability to meet physical and safety requirements of the position
Ability to communicate effectively with coworkers, supervisors, contractors, and regulators
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a rotational work environment
Ability to obtain required site-specific training and certifications
High school diploma, or G.E.D/or, a combination of 12 years of education and related work experience
Experience in solid waste, landfill, environmental services, or related operations preferred
Experience operating heavy equipment in landfills, construction, or industrial environments is preferred.
Hazardous waste, environmental, or safety training preferred or required based on assignment
Valid U.S. driver's license that meets North Slope insurance criteria.
Welcome to the vast and unique world of the North Slope Borough. Here on the northern edge of the continent, you will discover the otherworldly landscapes and abundant wildlife that inspired the ancient cultural traditions practiced today by Iñupiat Eskimos.
America's Arctic is full of surprises. It is home to a subsistence whaling tradition that extends back for as long as our collective memory has existed, yet it also hosts some of the world's most advanced technology in the oil fields spreading out from Prudhoe Bay. The land is vast and remote; and while seemingly rugged, is really remarkably fragile. Our land and waters recover very slowly from damage, so the risks from oil and gas development can be high. We work closely with the oil industry, state, and federal agencies to make sure that everyone can benefit from the resource wealth of this region without sacrificing the natural gifts that have sustained Iñupiat culture for thousands of years.
The people of the Arctic have survived in one of the world's harshest climates through our ability to adapt. We adapted to the discovery of oil in our traditional homeland by forming the North Slope Borough. Our borough has offered local residents a chance to help manage our lands and participate in the benefits of the oil boom. Through the borough, we have been able to enjoy the advantages of the modern world at the same time as we protect the subsistence values we hold dear.
The North slope Borough provides high quality infrastructures and services. We take pride in the schools and health facilities that make our communities livable and provide the framework for a life that will inspire our children as it honors our ancestors.
These are our twin goals -- to create opportunity for the future and to assure continuity with the past.
