Adult Litter Crew Member (Yakima)

compensation: $20.00/hour
employment type: Full-Time-Seasonal

experience level: Entry level

Job Title: Adult Litter Crew Member

Description: Adult Litter Crew Member – 9 month – Seasonal
Location: Union Gap, WA (Yakima, Benton, Kittitas Counties)
Opportunity to work outside and make a real difference in keeping WA roads clean! Become a Washington State Department of Ecology employee and begin your journey in solid waste management.

Full-time, seasonal position March, 2026 – November, 2026.
Monday – Thursday 10-hour shifts (40 hrs/week).

Position includes sick leave, health, dental, and retirement benefits!

Duties: Work as part of a crew to set up road signs and cones, pick up litter, and recycle. Clean litter along highways, in medians, interchanges, and public places.

Job requires: Heavy lifting up to 40 pounds, walking 2-6 miles/day on rough terrain, constant bending, sitting/driving for long periods of time, working in all weather conditions, strong communication skills. Must adhere to safety policies and procedures. Experience in natural resources/solid waste desired.

Job runs 6:30 am – 5:00 pm, Mon-Thur. Must be at least 18.

To apply send resume to monica.martinez@ecy.wa.gov

Application period: Initial screening, March 1, 2026. Open until filled.

For additional information, call Monica Martinez, Regional Administrator, at 509-454-7209.