Truck Driver III

King County•Maple Valley, WA

6d•Onsite

About The Position

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 three (3) Term Limited Temporary (TLT)/Special Duty Assignment (SDA) positions. The TLT/SDA positions are expected to last approximately six (6) months, with the possibility of extension. These positions will safely haul refuse material from our transfer stations to our landfill in Maple Valley and complete other associated tasks.

Requirements

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.
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.
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

Nice To Haves

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

Responsibilities

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.