Truck Driver

King County; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 50,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

King County is seeking a Truck Driver III to support parks maintenance efforts, playing a key role in ensuring safe, accessible recreational spaces. This position involves transporting materials and operating heavy vehicles, emphasizing community service and environmental stewardship. Join a mission-driven team dedicated to enhancing public spaces.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits

Training and growth opportunities

Qualifications

• 2+ years driving heavy trucks with 5-10 yards capacity.
• Knowledge of driving laws and load-securing procedures.
• Skill in maneuvering large trucks in challenging conditions.

Responsibilities

• Transport materials via heavy trucks for community projects.
• Inspect vehicles for safety and perform minor maintenance.
• Assist crew when not driving.

Skills

Interpersonal Savvy

Values Differences

Adaptability

Communicates Effectively

Education

Valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver’s License

Current Washington State Department of Transportation Medical Card

Job description

The King County Parks Heavy Equipment Crew plays a vital role in supporting the department's vision, mission, and goals by maintaining and enhancing park infrastructure. Work includes grading, slope-mowing, improving drainage, building and maintaining trail systems, and maintaining sports fields. These efforts ensure safe, accessible, and sustainable recreational spaces for the community, aligning with the department's commitment to environmental stewardship and public service

TheTruck Driver III with King County Parks plays a crucial role in maintaining and enhancing the county's parks and recreational spaces. The primary function is to safely and efficiently transport materials, equipment, and supplies to support various maintenance and improvement projects. This includes operating heavy vehicles (dump trucks, flatbeds, and trailers) often in challenging conditions. Projects such as trail maintenance and expansion, park renovations, environmental stewardship, and habitat restoration provide a diverse range of meaningful, measurable, and positive community impact.

About the Team:

Being a Truck Driver for King County Parks is more than just a job—it's a chance to play a pivotal role in transforming and maintaining the county's cherished public spaces. You'll be part of a mission-driven team dedicated to community service and environmental stewardship, ensuring parks and trails remain safe, accessible, and vibrant for generations to enjoy. With diverse projects ranging from trail construction to habitat restoration, you'll experience hands-on work that makes a tangible difference. Additionally, this role offers opportunities to build skills, participate in teamwork, and contribute to initiatives that enhance the lives of residents and the beauty of the county's parks. If you're looking for meaningful work where every day brings new challenges and rewards, this is the perfect opportunity to make an impact!

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 the Truck Driver IIIyou will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment atwww.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Apply now for a rewarding career at theParksDivisionof King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks (DNRP). 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.

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What You Will Be Doing:

• Inspect assigned vehicles for safety and perform minor preventative maintenance tasks.
• Drive a heavy truck in transportation of asphalt, sand, gravel, concrete, and other materials.
• Drive a heavy truck and trailer to move equipment and materials to and from work sites.
• Drive a heavy truck to spread gravel, salt, oil asphalt, and other materials.
• Assist crew as needed when not driving trucks.

Qualifications You Bring:

• Possession of a valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver’s License with Airbrake Endorsement (NOTE: Permits are not accepted)
• Minimum of two (2) years driving trucks with a minimum load capacity of five (5) and up to ten (10) yards.
• Knowledge of proper truck height, weight restrictions, and load-securing procedures.
• Knowledge of driving laws; defensive driving tactics and ability to read maps.
• Skill in operating a commercial vehicle with a 26,001 pounds gross vehicle weight rating or over.
• Skill in maneuvering a large truck in inclement weather and in high density traffic.
  
  

Competencies You Bring:

• Interpersonal Savvy: relates openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Values Differences: recognizes and values what different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
• Adaptability: adapts approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.
• Communicates Effectively: develops and delivers effective communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
  
  

Required Licenses:

• Valid Washington State Driver’s License.
• Valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver’s License.
• Current Washington State Department of Transportation Medical Card.
• Air Brake Endorsement
  
  

It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:

• Experience in loading equipment and operating utility trailers, as well as pulling transfer and pup trailers.
• Experience in operating cement mixer truck, garbage truck, and street sweeper.

Working Conditions:

• Work Location[CY1][MJ2]:Central Maintenance Facility - Renton
• Work Schedule[CY3][MJ4]: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week. The regular schedule is Monday – Thursday, 6:00 AM to 4:30 PM.This position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters L174-DLS, DNRP
• Physical Requirement:Ability to bend, kneel, stand, reach, climb, stoop, squat, push, twist, lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
  
  

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 to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit a:

• Complete Application
• Resume

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Crystal Yost [e-mail].

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Guided by our"True North", 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 solve problems; we focus on the customer; we drive for results; we are racially just; we respect all people; we lead the way; and we are responsible stewards. 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.

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