About the position
These positions are open continuously until filled. To ensure your application is given priority, please submit your materials by May 4, 2025, our first review date. This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the Utility Worker II in the Solid Waste Division during the following one year. If you apply to these positions, don't hesitate to apply to our Term-limited Temporary benefitted and Short-Term Temporary Utility Worker II positions. Are you looking for a job that values your life outside work, this is your position. While you may get opportunities to work overtime and earn more wages, the working conditions for this union-represented job allow you to prioritize your life after work. Working for King County and the Solid Waste Division is more than a paycheck - you will be an integral part of a mission-oriented organization focusing on environmental collaboration and innovation to make the lives of our citizens better.
Responsibilities
- Safely operate a variety of hand and power tools for long periods of time.
- Perform minor maintenance and repair of equipment, buildings, and other structures.
- Properly maintain vegetation, cut and remove brush.
- Control noxious weeds by identifying, pulling, and spraying.
- Perform assigned drainage structure repairs and minor construction.
- Shovel gravel, asphalt, and dirt; rake asphalt and tar pavement joints.
- Install, construct, and mend chain link fencing.
- Dig post-holes and set posts.
- Assist in High Density Polyethylene (HDPE) fusion on gas lines.
- Lift, carry, move, or handle up to 70-pound bags, tools, equipment, and other objects.
- Read various road maps and construction blueprints.
- Assist in Vactor truck operation.
- Assist with traffic control.
- Communicate courteously with the public and fellow coworkers.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Minimum of one (1) year of demonstrated knowledge in using, caring, and safely operating power and hand tools.
- Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in heavy manual labor areas or equivalent combination of experience and education.
- Knowledge of safety procedures and policies for construction or heavy manual labor areas.
- Strong oral and written communication skills.
- Basic mechanical and mathematics skills.
- Basic skills using a Personal Computer and modern technologies.
- Ability to adhere to federal, state, and county mandated safety regulations and policies.
- Ability to have predictable and reliable attendance.
- Ability to work effectively as a team in a diverse environment.
Nice-to-haves
- Valid Driver's License and the ability to travel to other landfills and transfer stations.
- Skill in reading blueprints and schematic drawings.
- Pre-employment physical examination.
Benefits
- Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options.
- Life and disability insurance.
- Retirement plan participation.
- 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.
- Training and career development programs.
