Truck Driver III

King County Water and Land Resources Division -WA; Maple Valley (WA); On-site; USD 56,000 - 68,000; Full time

Job summary

King County Solid Waste Division is seeking a Truck Driver III to support transfer stations and the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill in Maple Valley, WA. This full-time, term-limited temporary role offers diverse driving duties and a path to growth within a public agency.

You will haul refuse, operate a variety of heavy trucks, complete safety inspections, and maintain accurate trip reports while upholding safety and environmental standards.

Qualifications

• Minimum 5 years of safe tractor/trailer driving experience.
• Ability to communicate with a diverse staff and customers.
• Skilled in working in a team and independently to complete assignments.
• Experience managing Heavy Construction operations.
• Experience working in an oil field or similar industrial operations.
• Experience operating logging or other heavy-duty trucks.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate a variety of commercial vehicles, including trucks and trailers, water tankers, dump trucks, fuel tankers, side dumps, and lowboy trailers.
• Hook and unhook hydraulic hoses to trailers.
• Drive in varied weather and install tire chains safely.
• Load and transport solid waste, trailers, equipment, gravel, water, fuel, and other materials.
• Perform and document safety inspections of tractors and trailers.
• Check and refill fluids and tire pressure; refuel and maintain vehicles.
• Document trip activities and complete required trip reports.

Skills

5+ years driving

Communication

Teamwork

Heavy construction

Oil field ops

Logging trucks

Job description

Truck Driver III

Salary

$40.75 - $49.47 Hourly

Location

Cedar Hills Landfill - 16645 228th Ave SE, Maple Valley, WA

Job Type

Term-Ltd

Job Number

2026JKD27358

Department

DNRP-Natural Resources & Parks

Division

SWD -Solid Waste

FLSA

Non-Exempt

Bargaining Unit

G1 : L174-DLS, DNRP

Full- or Part-Time

Full Time

Hours/Week

40 hours/week

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 Term Limited Temporary (TLT)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA) position. The TLT/SDA position is expected to last approximately six (6) months, with the possibility of extension.

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 for 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

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.
• 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

Supplemental Information

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 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.