Truck Driver

Seattle Department of Transportation; Seattle (WA); Presencial; USD 56.000 - 58.000; Jornada completa

Ventajas ofrecidas por este puesto de trabajo

Vacation leave

Holiday leave

Sick leave

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Life insurance

Long-term disability insurance

Descripción de la vacante

The Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT) is seeking multiple Truck Drivers to support pothole repair, street cleaning, snow/ice response, and vegetation management across Seattle. Expect varied shifts including day, swing, nights, weekends and holidays.

We offer a comprehensive benefits package, a structured career path, and a chance to contribute to safer streets and a more connected city. If you meet the minimum qualifications and value teamwork, apply today.

Formación

• Six months of experience operating trucks over 10,000 lbs GVW.
• Knowledge of City, State, and Federal rules governing safe truck operation.
• Completion of Commercial Driver Training or equivalent background.
• Valid WA State Class B CDL with tanker endorsement; airbrake restriction removed.
• Flagging Card and First Aid/CPR may be required within six months.

Responsabilidades

• Drive dump trucks with trailers to haul materials and loads.
• Operate specialized equipment such as hotbox asphalt trucks and snow plows.
• Operate mechanical/hydraulic equipment attached to trucks; perform minor repairs.
• Inspect trucks and equipment to ensure safe condition.
• Clean equipment and perform minor repairs.
• Lead a crew of laborers for patching roads and brush clearing.
• Maintain mileage and maintenance records for equipment.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Conocimientos

Truck operation experience

Regulatory knowledge

Diverse workplace experience

Snow/Ice driving experience

Educación

Commercial Driver Training

Descripción del empleo

Position Description

Join us in shaping Seattle’s streets! At the Seattle Department of Transportation (SDOT), we don’t just move people—we connect communities, build safer streets, and create a more sustainable city. With a bold vision for the future, we’re tackling big challenges: making travel safer, cutting carbon emissions, and ensuring reliable, affordable transportation for everyone—no matter who they are or where they live. Seattle is growing fast, and we’re growing with it. Thanks to a historic voter-approved $1.55 billion investment in transportation in 2024, we’re building sidewalks, fixing bridges, and improving transit connections to keep our city moving. We’re a team of problem solvers, planners, engineers, communicators, and field crews—bringing purpose-driven work to life. Now, we need passionate, innovative talent like you. Let’s build a Seattle that works for everyone—together!

Are you an experienced Truck Driver looking for a new opportunity?

Then SDOT’s ROW Maintenance and Urban Forestry division is looking for you! We are hiring multiple Truck Drivers to work on various shifts to support the city-wide potholes, sweeping and alley flushing programs, Downtown Activation Team, street cleaning, and snow/ice response, and vegetation managemental to keep Seattle moving.

Job Responsibilities

• Drive single or double-axle dump trucks with trailer to haul materials, equipment and supplies to various sites; loads and unloads.
• Drive trucks with specialized equipment such as hotbox asphalt trucks, boom trucks, and snow plows; hauls, dumps, or spreads gravel, sand, salt, oil, asphalt, and other material for street maintenance, repair, and ice control.
• Operates mechanical and hydraulic equipment attached to trucks such as loaders, winches, hoists, pumps and compressors; maintains and repairs equipment.
• Inspect trucks and equipment to ensure good and safe condition.
• Clean equipment and performs minor repairs.
• Lead and work with a crew of laborers involved in patching roads, cleaning culverts, cutting brush, and other related tasks.
• Maintain records of mileage, servicing, and minor maintenance of equipment.
• Perform other related duties of a comparable level/type as assigned.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Six months of experience in the operation of a variety of trucks in excess of 10,000 lbs. GVW
• Knowledge of City, State, and Federal rules and regulations governing the safe operation of trucks and their attachments.

OR

• Completion of a recognized course in Commercial Driver Training which includes practical driving experience and instruction in mechanical principles and allied rules and regulations (or a combination of education and/or training and/or experience which provides an equivalent background required to perform the work of the class)

AND

License, Certification

• A valid Washington State Commercial's Driver's License - Class "B" with tanker endorsement and with the airbrake restriction removed.
• A valid Washington State Flagging Card, First Aid/CPR card, and/or a defensive driving course certificate may be required within six months of employment.

Though not requirements, strong candidates will have some of the following experience or are able to describe comparable experience:

• Experience working in a multi-cultural workplace with a diverse customer base.
• Knowledge of the Seattle metropolitan area.
• Experience driving in snow and ice.
• Experience plowing and salting streets.
• Ability to obtain a flagger card within 6 months.
• Knowledge of the Right of Way Restoration Rules (ROWRR)
• Knowledge of the in-street manual
• Understanding of SDOT Safety Policy

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Ability to work outdoors in all weather.
• Exposed to dust, dirt, high noise levels, diesel and gas fumes, and engine exhaust.
• Moderate physical exertion required to operate equipment.
• Standing, bending, stooping, and lifting in excess of 50 pounds sometimes required.
• May be required to be on call 24 hours/day to respond to emergencies.
• Required to spend long periods of time driving trucks often in heavy traffic and adverse weather conditions.
• Drive in both urban street and rural environment, including unimproved roads
• Anticipated Schedule: Multiple (Day, Swing, Nights, Weekends and Holidays)

The full salary range for this position is $40.29 - $41.92 per hour.

• The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package including vacation, holiday, and sick leave as well as medical, dental, vision, life and long-term disability insurance for employees and their dependents.

More information about employee benefits is available on the City's website at: https://www.seattle.gov/human-resources/benefits

This position is open to all candidates that meet the minimum qualifications. The City of Seattle values diverse perspectives and life experiences. Applicants will be considered regardless of race, color, creed, national origin, ancestry, sex, marital status, disability, religious or political affiliation, age, sexual orientation, or gender identity. The Department encourages people of all backgrounds to apply, including people of color, immigrants, refugees, women, LGBTQ+ people, people with disabilities, veterans and those with diverse life experiences.

Accommodations for people with disabilities are provided upon request.

The City is a Drug Free Workplace.