Ballot Van Driver

King County; Seattle (WA); On-site; USD 36,000 - 44,000; Part time

Job summary

King County Elections in Renton, WA is hiring short-term Temporary Ballot Van Driver or Co-Pilot to support the 2026 Primary and General Elections. The role includes driving, balloting duties, and strong public service.

Training is provided, and positions run from October 9 to November 1, 2026, with brief testing and reviews scheduled. Open to the general public, candidates must be 21+, have a valid WA driver’s license, and be prepared for varying hours up to ~20 per week, including some

Qualifications

• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working in a diverse team environment.
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in inclement weather conditions and lift up to 25 pounds.
• Comfort with using Apple iOS devices and applications; strong customer service orientation.

Responsibilities

• Drive and navigate an assigned vehicle to ballot drop locations and collect ballots following procedures and law.
• Answer basic voter questions and provide information to the public.
• Load and unload ballots and transport them back to the Elections Building in Renton.
• Process incoming ballots, standing or sitting for extended periods as needed.
• Provide customer service and work well in a team; perform other administrative tasks as assigned.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Team environment

Physical stamina

Instructions follow

Apple iOS proficiency

Customer service

Lifting 25 pounds

Job description

Do you like driving and physical work? This short-term assignment provides an amazing opportunity to be engaged in the election process!

We are currently recruiting individuals to create a roster of skilled temporary employees who will work in the Short-Term Temporary Ballot Van Driver or Co-Pilot position during the King County 2026 Primary and General Elections. Training is provided to perform assigned work.

King County Elections (KCE) manages voter registrations and elections for more than 1.4 million voters in King County, one of the largest vote-by-mail counties in the United States. KCE's mission is to conduct accessible, secure, and accurate elections. As a leader in providing inclusive elections, KCE is focused on core values of accuracy, equity, integrity, service, teamwork, and transparency. The team at KCE is committed to ensuring all King County voters can get registered, cast their ballot, and make their voices heard. Learn more at www.kingcounty.gov/elections.aspx.

Who May Apply:

This position is open to the general public.

Forms and Materials Required:

King County online application and answers to the supplemental questions are required. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Work Location:

The work site for this position is the King County Elections Building located at 919 SW Grady Way in Renton, WA

Work Schedule:

Start dates for these assignments are schedule for October 9 and November 1, 2026 for the General Election; assignments may last for a few days, up to one (1) month.

The work schedule on Election Day will be adjusted to start earlier and end by 11:00pm. The number of hours average 20 hours per week but may be more or less as work needs change. The work schedule will vary according to the workload, generally starting at 7:00am and ending around 2:00pm, including additional evenings and weekends.

This position is non-exempt according to the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay.

• Working as part of a two-person team, this position will drive and navigate an assigned vehicle (to include a 16-ft box truck, cargo van, minivan, and/or other county vehicle) to assigned locations to collect ballots from drop boxes following standard department procedures and election law;
• Answer basic voter questions;
• load and unload ballots and securely transport ballots back to the King County Elections Building in Renton;
• Process incoming ballots which may require standing or sitting in one location for long periods of time;
• Provide customer service and use team building skills; and
• Other administrative tasks, as assigned

The ideal candidate will have:

• Excellent interpersonal skills and experience working in a diverse team environment;
• Ability to stand for long periods of time in inclement weather conditions;
• Ability to follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to use an Apple iOS smart phone device and applications;
• Ability to work with and provide exceptional customer service to the public; and
• Ability to bend, kneel, stand, reach, climb, stoop, squat, and lift 25 pounds

Travel to work locations throughout King County with limited or no public transportation services is required. A valid Washington State Driver's License is required to operate King County Vehicles; Must be 21 years old.

Positions will be filled as either an Administrative Specialist I ($26.74/hour) or a Truck Driver I ($32.16/hour) depending upon the needs of the Elections Department and the candidate's skills testing and interview.

A final offer of temporary employment will be contingent upon the review of an official Washington State Driving Abstract establishing a good driving record.

Testing:

Candidates who meet the qualifications will be invited for group testing and interviews which is tentatively scheduled for the week of September 21, 2026. Testing will consist of a small physical capacity test of no more than 25 pounds and a basic driving test.

Union:

This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117, Joint Units Agreement.

Physical Requirements:

The duties in this position are performed in an office setting and may be required to lift and/or move at least 25 pounds independently and up to 50 pounds in a team setting. Must have the ability to bend, kneel, stand, reach, climb, stoop, and squat.

King County's Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values unite us.

King County serves residents with a relentless sense of urgency, delivering on commitments with transparency and accountability. We are action-oriented, creative problem solvers who collaborate across roles, engage directly with communities, and challenge the status quo to achieve meaningful impact. As a unified team, we uphold high ethical and stewardship standards, embrace change, stay curious, and continuously improve. Across all interactions, we listen first, act quickly, and stay aligned as a team to earn and sustain public trust. Learn more about our Vision, Mission, and ACTIVATE Values here and visit our Why work at King County page here.

King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer

No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on sex, race, color, national origin, ethnicity, religious affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age except by minimum age and retirement provisions, pregnancy, status as a family caregiver, parental status, marital status, military status or status as a veteran who was honorably discharged or who was discharged solely as a result of the person's sexual orientation or gender identity or expression, citizenship or immigration status, genetic information, or other protected class. However, to the extent that distinction or differential treatment on the basis of citizenship or immigration status is authorized by either federal or state law, regulation, or government contract, it is not an unfair practice.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact:

Temporary Elections Worker Recruitment Team
Email: [e-mail]