Truck Driver III

Join a Mission-Driven Team in King County. The Operations Section of King County Solid Waste Division is seeking skilled, safety-conscious Truck Drivers to haul refuse material from transfer stations to the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley and complete related tasks.

Competitive pay, comprehensive benefits, and opportunities for growth are offered.

• Safely operate a variety of commercial vehicles, including trucks and trailers, trucks equipped with water storage tanks and pumps, dump trucks with pony trailers, fuel tanker trucks, side dumps, and lowboy trailers.
• Hook and unhook hydraulic hoses to specific trailers.
• Experience driving in a variety of unique situations and weather conditions, including installing tire chains.
• Load and transport solid waste, trailers, equipment, gravel, water, fuel, and other materials.
• Perform and document safety inspections of tractors and trailers.
• Check and refill fluid levels and tire pressure; refuel and maintain vehicle clean and operational.
• Document trip activities and complete required trip reports.

• 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 two or three axles with a gross vehicle weight of a maximum of 17,000 pounds per axle.
• Skilled in communicating with a diverse range of staff and customers in a pleasant, respectful, and culturally sensitive manner.
• Skilled in working in a team environment and independently to complete assignments.

• Interpersonal Savvy:
  Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Collaborates:
  Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Manages Conflict:
  Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Communicates Effectively:
  Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Courage:
  Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

• 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.

• Work Location:
  
  Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, th Avenue SE, Maple Valley, WA.
• Work Schedule:
  
  Covered under FLSA, overtime eligible; possible schedules include 4/10 with one day off Monday–Friday, 5/8 Monday–Friday, or 7/10 with one week on and one week off.
• Union Representation:
  Teamsters Local 174.
• Duration:
  Term‑Limited Temporary (TLT) ~6 months; eligible King County employees may be considered as special duty assignments.

• Ability to get in and out of Class A tractor multiple times a day.
• Ability to attach and detach hydraulic and air lines.
• Ability to operate a pressure washer.

• Exposure to noise at landfill and transfer stations.
• Exposure to smells and odors that may be present at the landfill and transfer stations.

• Application will be screened for clarity, completeness, and alignment with experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills.
• Selected candidates must pass a 5‑year driving record evaluation, skill test, interview, reference check, physical examination, and drug testing.
• Application materials:
  Completed Application, Cover Letter, Optional Resume.
• Contact Jana Evans (phone 206‑263‑3039, email jalydavis) for more information.

• Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
• Life and disability insurance with optional additional coverage.
• Retirement:
  Pension plan through Washington State Department of Retirement Systems and 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.
• On‑site activity centers.
• Employee Giving Program.
• Employee assistance programs.
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position.
• Training and career development programs.

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. All employment actions are governed by the EEO policy.