Seasonal Spotter - Solid Waste at Kootenai County – Coeur d'Alene, Idaho

Seasonal Spotter - Solid Waste

Looking for a hands-on role where no two days are the same? As a Seasonal Spotter, you will play a key part in keeping our community clean, organized, and running smoothly. This dynamic seasonal position blends outdoor work, customer interaction, and essential operations at our transfer station.

Why You'll Love This Opportunity:

• Competitive Pay: $17.00 per hour
• Employee Assistance Program offering free confidential support for personal or work-related challenges such as stress, mental health, family issues or financial concerns. 8 confidential sessions per issue per year available to you and your immediate family.
• Secure Your Future: Benefit from a strong retirement plan through the Public Employees Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI), so you can feel confident about your future.

What you'll do:

• Assist customers with unloading waste and answering questions.
• Direct traffic and guide vehicles to proper disposal areas.
• Inspect incoming loads to ensure compliance with regulations, keeping sites clean, safe, and hazard-free.
• Open and close facilities and securing sites.
• Monitor for fire and safety risks (and responding when needed)
• Perform general maintenance (clean-up, snow removal, debris clearing)
• Operate heavy equipment like forklifts (at transfer stations)
• Lead and direct community service or labor crews.

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?
• You 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 with unloading items from their vehicles and quickly respond to public issues and inquiries.
• 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 being willing to learn.
• You can work some weekends.
• You enjoy working in outdoor facilities.
• Take a closer look at the full job description to see if this role is the right fit for you.

Why You’ll Love Working Here:

You’ll be working in Kootenai County, one of the most picturesque places in northern Idaho! Nestled among scenic mountains and over 20 pristine lakes, our county is an outdoor enthusiast's dream. Located in Coeur d'Alene, you’ll enjoy a low crime rate, access to stunning natural beauty, and a peaceful, friendly community—making it the ideal place to work and live.

Ready to Apply?

Visit our online application page Kootenai County Employment Opportunities to submit your application, cover letter and resume. Open Until filed!

Candidates for employment must successfully complete the County's pre-employment and drug screening.

Questions? Reach out to our Human Resources team at (208) 446-1640 or email kcrecruit@kcgov.us.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Vets Preference/Drug-Free Workplace