Full Time Truck Drive

Salary: $39.24 - $47.65 Hourly
Bargaining Unit: G1 : L174-DLS, DNRP
Full- or Part-Time: Full Time
If you applied for this position during that time, your application will be considered. 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 are hiring for on Career Service position, and three (3) Term Limited Temporary (TLT)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA) positions. These positions will safely haul refuse material from our transfer stations to our landfill in Maple Valley and complete other associated tasks. 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.
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:
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. 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.
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.
Experienced in driving 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.
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.
Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
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:

• 6,000 to 7,000 gallon wastewater tanker
• 3,000 to 4,000 gallon fuel truck
• Lowboy trailer for equipment transport

These positions are covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and are overtime eligible. The possible schedules for these positions are: 4/10, with one day off between Monday and Friday, or 5/8, Monday through Friday. Union Representation: These positions are represented by Teamsters, Local 174.
Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a 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.
Application and Selection Process:
We welcome applications from all qualified applicants. We value diversity, diverse perspectives, and life experience, and encourage people of all backgrounds 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 an 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.
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Guided by our , 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 focus on the customer; 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.
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.
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.
Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: 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
• Paid parental, family and medical, and volunteer leaves
• Flexible Spending Account
• Employee assistance programs
• Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
• Training and career development programs

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.

Do you have a minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience safely driving a tractor/trailer, or similar combinations (See the announcement)
Do you have a valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver's License with a current Washington State Department of Transportation Medical Card and Air Brake Endorsement?
6,000 to 7,000 gallon wastewater tanker

• 3,000 to 4,000 gallon fuel truck
• ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff?