Truck Driver III

Truck Driver III

Salary $39.24 - $47.65 Hourly

Location Cedar Hills Landfill - th Ave SE, Maple Valley, WA

Job Type Term-Ltd

Job Number 2026

JKD
27358

Department DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division SWD
-Solid Waste

FLSA Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit G1 : L174-DLS, DNRP

Full- or Part-Time Full Time

Hours/Week 40 hours/week

Join a Mission-Driven Team in King County!! The Operations Section of King County Solid Waste Division is actively seeking skilled and safety-conscious Truck Drivers to support essential waste management services across the County. This is more than a driving job – it is an opportunity to contribute to environmental sustainability, serve your community, and grow within a public agency. We offer competitive pay, benefits, and potential for future opportunities!

This could be your dream job!

We are hiring for three (3) Term Limited Temporary (TLT)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA) positions. The TLT/SDA positions are expected to last approximately six (6) months, with the possibility of extension.

These positions will safely haul refuse material from our transfer stations to our landfill in Maple Valley and complete other associated tasks. The list of transfer stations can be viewed at the provided link.

• 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.
• Drive in a variety of unique situations and weather conditions, safely installing 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.

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience safely driving tractor/trailer.
• 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.

• 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.

• Work Location:
  
  Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, th Avenue SE, Maple Valley, WA.
• Work Schedule:
  
  These positions are covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and are overtime eligible. Possible schedules: 4/10 with one day off between Monday and Friday, or 5/8 Monday through Friday. Also, 7/10’s with one week on and one week off may be available.
• Union Representation:
  Teamsters, Local 174.
• Duration:
  Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position with an anticipated duration of six (6) months.

• 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.

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.