Truck Driver III

King County, WA; Maple Valley (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 44,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical benefits

Paid holidays

Retirement plan

Job summary

King County is hiring Truck Driver III to safely haul refuse from transfer stations to the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley, WA. You will operate a range of heavy trucks and trailers and perform routine inspections, fueling, and safe driving across diverse conditions.

The role requires at least five years of tractor/trailer experience, strong communication, teamwork, and the ability to work independently in a public agency setting.

Qualifications

• Minimum of five (5) years of relevant work experience safely driving tractor/trailer
• Skilled in communicating with a diverse range of staff and customers
• Skilled in working in a team environment and independently
• Experience managing heavy construction
• Experience working in an oil field or similar industrial operations
• Experience operating logging trucks or other heavy-duty trucks

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a variety of commercial vehicles including trucks and trailers
• Hook and unhook hydraulic hoses to trailers
• Drive in diverse conditions and install tire chains safely
• Load and transport solid waste, equipment, gravel, water, fuel, and other materials
• Perform and document safety inspections of tractors and trailers
• Check and refill fluid levels and tire pressure; refuel and maintain vehicle
• Document trip activities and complete required trip reports

Skills

Tractor/Trailer experience

Teamwork

Communication

Heavy construction

Oil field operations

Logging trucks

Job description

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!

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: http://your.kingcounty.gov/solidwaste/facilities/transfer.asp.

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.

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 athttp://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.

Job Duties

• 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.

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.
• Experience managing Heavy Construction.
• Experience working in an oil field or similar industrial operations.
• Experience operating logging trucks or other heavy-duty trucks used to transport logs, timber, or other large and heavy loads.

Competencies You Bring

• Interpersonal Savvy: Relating openly and comfortably with diverse groups of people.
• Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Manages Conflict: Handling conflict situations effectively, with a minimum of noise.
• Communicates Effectively: Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.
• Courage: Stepping up to address difficult issues, saying what needs to be said.

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

Working Conditions

• Work Location: The work associated with these positions will be located at Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, 16645 228th Avenue SE, Maple Valley, WA
• Work Schedule: 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.

Who To Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jalynn Davis at 206-263-3039 or email at [e-mail].

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Are you ready to make a difference? Come join the team dedicated to serving one of the nation's best places to live, work and play.

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.

Benefits

• 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.