Truck Driver III

Summary

This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the Truck Driver III position in the Solid Waste Division during the following 1 year.

The Operations Section of King County Solid Waste Division is inviting applications for Career Service Truck Driver III positions. This could be your dream job!

About the Role:

These positions will safely haul refuse material from our transfer stations to our landfill in Maple Valley and complete other associated tasks. You can view a list of the transfer stations at: http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/facilities/transfer.asp .

About the Team: The award-winning and innovative Solid Waste Division has been recognized for operational excellence and is now developing partnerships to transition to a sustainable, circular economy to cut greenhouse gas emissions.

The Division's line of business is comprised of waste prevention, resource recovery, and waste disposal. This robust and dynamic enterprise-funded division has an annual budget exceeding $160 million. More than 400 employees create value for customers across 10 locations, which include eight recycling and transfer stations. Resources are harvested on-site, and refuse is transported by the Solid Waste Division to the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley.

Our goal is to bring together the best people to deliver value to our customers and stakeholders, continuously improving waste prevention, resource recovery, and waste disposal.

Commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice:

King County, named after Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., is a diverse and vibrant community that represents cultures from around the world. Our True North is to create a welcoming community where everyone can thrive. We prioritize equity, racial and social justice, making it a foundational and daily expectation for all employees. As a Truck Driver III, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity .

Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. Join our talented workforce in protecting and restoring the natural environment and promoting more resilient, sustainable, and equitable communities. Enjoy training, comprehensive benefits , and growth opportunities.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing:

• Safely operate a variety of commercial vehicles including truck and trailer, truck equipped with water storage tank and pump, dump trucks with pony trailers, fuel tanker trucks, side dumps, and lowboy trailer.
• Hook and unhook hydraulic hoses to specific trailers.
• Experienced driving in a variety of unique situations and weather conditions, safely install tire chains.
• Load and transport solid waste, trailers, equipment, gravel, water, fuel, and other materials to work areas throughout King County.
• Perform and document safety inspection of tractors and trailers.
• Check and refill fluid levels and tire pressure; refuel and maintain vehicle in a clean and operational condition.
• Document trip activities and complete required trip reports.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience safely driving tractor/trailer, or similar combinations such as, Class A tractor/trailer combinations with three or four axles towing a unit with three or four axles with a gross vehicle weight of a maximum of 17,000 pounds per axle.

Competencies You Bring:

• Communicates Effectively: with a diverse range of staff and customers in a pleasant, respectful, and culturally sensitive manner.
• Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.

• Ensures Accountability: Holding self and others accountable to meet commitments, follows through on commitments.
• Manages Conflict : Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.

• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives, works cooperatively with others across the organization to achieve shared objectives.

Required Licenses:

• Possession of a valid Washington State Driver's License
• Possession of a valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver's License with current Washington State Department of Transportation Medical Card and Air Brake Endorsement

It Would Be Great If You Also Bring:

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience driving combinations such as:

• Side dump trailer, 12 to 14 yard pony trailer
• 6,000 to 7,000 gallon wastewater tanker
• 3,000 to 4,000 gallon fuel truck
• Lowboy trailer for equipment transport

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

• Work Location: The work associated with these positions will be located: Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, 16645 228th Avenue SE, Maple Valley, WA

• Work Schedule: These full-time positions currently work a 40-hour work week. These positions are covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible. The possible schedules for these positions are: 4/10, with one day off between Monday and Friday, or 5/8, Monday thru Friday.

• Union Representation: These positions are represented by Teamsters, Local 174.
• Physical Requirements: This job requires you to work on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades and terrain in inclement weather and other adverse conditions such as high-volume noise, dust and heavy traffic.

Application and Selection Process:

We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives and life experience and encourage people of all background to apply.

Application materials will be screened for clarity, completeness and alignment with the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills essential for this role. All applicants rated the most competitive, will need to pass a 5-year driving record evaluation (required upon request) and then be invited for a skills test and interview.

Successful candidates will be required to complete a reference check, pass a physical examination and undergo drug testing prior to employment. This position is defined as safety-sensitive and once employed, an employee may be required to undergo drug testing as needed .

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Supplemental Questions
• Cover Letter
• Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)

Who To Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Roxanne Malatesta at 206-477-1653 or rmalatesta@kingcounty.gov.

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Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers.
Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play. Guided by our "True North" , we are making King County a welcoming community where every person can thrive. We value diversity, inclusion and belonging in our workplace and workforce. To reach this goal we are committed to workforce equity. Equitable recruiting, support, and retention is how we will obtain the highest quality workforce in our region; a workforce that shares and will help advance our guiding principles - we are one team; we solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. We encourage people of all backgrounds and identities to apply, including Native American and people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+, people living with disabilities, and veterans.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.

To Apply

If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement.

King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs:

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what’s best for themselves and their eligible dependents
• Life and disability insurance: employees are provided basic coverage and given the opportunity to purchase additional insurance for both the employee and eligible dependents
• Retirement: eligible King County employees may participate in a pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and a 457(b) deferred-compensation plan
• Transportation program and ORCA transit pass
• 12 paid holidays each year plus two personal holidays
• Generous vacation and paid sick leave
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Wellness programs
• Onsite activity centers
• Employee Giving Program
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

This is a general description of the benefits offered to eligible King County employees, and every effort has been made to ensure its accuracy. If any information on this document conflicts with the provisions of a collective bargaining agreement (CBA), the CBA prevails.

NOTE: Benefits for Term Limited Temporary (TLT) or Short Term Temporary (STT) positions, including leave eligibility and/or participation in the pension plan through the Washington State Department of Retirement Systems, will vary based upon the terms and details of the position. Short Term Temporary positions are not eligible for an ORCA transit pass.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

Closing Date/Time: 2/18/2025 11:59 PM Pacific

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