Truck Driver III

Job Description : Truck Driver III

Summary

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 one (1) career service position and thirteen (13) Term Limited Temporary (TLT) positions. The TLT positions are expected to last approximately six (6) months, with the possibility of extension. (If you are not interested in the TLT position, please indicate in the supplemental questions.)

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 :

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 includes 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.

Job Duties

What You Will Be Doing :

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.

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.

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 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.

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 at Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, th 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 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. Also, 7 / 10 s with one week on and one week off may be available.

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. If you are an eligible King County employee, these positions are available to you as a special duty assignment.

Physical Requirements :

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.

Workplace Exposures :

Exposure to noise at landfill and transfer stations.

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

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.

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.

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