Environmental Services Technician

Environmental Services Technician I

The job description below is for Environmental Services Technician I, however, based on experience and qualifications, candidates can be hired at the following :

If hired as Environmental Services Technician I #9923 (W1) $42,431.01 - $61,526.40 / Annually $20.39 - 29.58 / Hourly

If hired as Environmental Services Technician II #9924 (W2) $44,977.43 - $65,218.80 / Annually $21.62 - 31.35 / Hourly

Working for the City of McKinney is more than just a job; it's a chance to make a meaningful impact in the lives of others. Proudly recognized on the Top Workplaces USA list by USA TODAY, our team is dedicated to making McKinney one of the best places to work, live, and raise a family. Join us and start making a difference today.

Our core values City of McKinney employees work hard and at a very fast pace. However, we also look after and support one another. All of us are guided by four employee-generated values Respect, Integrity, Service, and Excellence (RISE). We are also supported by servant-based leaders who foster and support a healthy, family-oriented culture. All new employees are expected to embrace and live by our core values and commit to helping us sustain our exceptional work environment as a high performance organization.

Summary of position Under general supervision, the purpose of the position is to perform technically in one or any combination of the following : right-of-way (ROW) maintenance, household hazardous waste (HHW) collection, or debris hauling. Employees in this classification perform skilled, manual work and are responsible for the operation of heavy equipment. Performs related work as directed by supervisor.

Essential functions / knowledge, skills, & abilities General expectations for all employees In order for us to continue to achieve our primary function of making McKinney a better place to live, work, and raise a family, we hold these expectations for all employees :

• Learn and demonstrate an understanding of how team, department, and City goals are interconnected.
• Contribute to a positive work culture.
• Ability to assess his / her work performance or the work performance of the team.
• Contribute to the development of others and / or the working unit or overall organization.
• Ability and willingness to work as part of a team, to demonstrate team skills, and to perform a fair share of team responsibilities.
• Ability to continuously learn and develop through a mix of internal and external training opportunities, and if applicable, encourage subordinates to do the same.

Duties and responsibilities ROW Maintenance :

HHW Collection :

Debris Hauling :

General duties :

Knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors :

Required qualifications :

Minimum qualifications High school diploma or GED supplemented by two (2) years previous experience and / or training in one or all the following : vegetation maintenance, solid waste / recycling operations, or hazardous waste operations. A valid Texas Commercial Driver's License (Class B) is required, or ability to obtain within one year of hire. Debris Hauling : Class A CDL required at time of hire. Any work related experience resulting in acceptable proficiency levels in the above Minimum Qualifications is an acceptable substitute for the above specified education and experience requirements.

Preferred qualifications :

ROW (Right of Way) Maintenance : Knowledge of the materials, equipment, and tools used in the collection and disposal of litter, illegally disposed wastes, waste reduction practices and vegetation maintenance (e.g.; brush chipping, recycling). Experience in the operation of hand and power tools and equipment. HHW Collection : Knowledge of hazardous waste operations and emergency