NOTE: This position was previously open from 06/09/26
to 07/17/26
. If you applied for this position during that time, your application will be considered. You don’t need to reapply.
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 on Career Service position, and 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.
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.
Apply now for a rewarding career at the Solid Waste Division of the King County Department of Natural Resources & Parks. 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.
Working Conditions:
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Work Location: The work associated with these positions will be located at Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, 16645 228th Avenue SE, Maple Valley, WA
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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.
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Union Representation: These positions are represented by Teamsters, Local 174.
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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:
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Ability to get in and out of Class A Tractor multiple times a day.
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Ability to attach and detach hydraulic and air lines.
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Ability to operate a pressure washer.
Workplace Exposures:
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Exposure to noise at landfill and transfer stations.
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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.
To apply, submit a:
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Completed Application
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Cover Letter
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Optional Resume (will be reviewed if submitted)
Who To Contact: For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jalynn Davis at 206-263-3039 or email at [email protected].
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Together, with leadership and our employees, we're changing the way government delivers service and winning national recognition as a model of excellence. 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.
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.
King County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer
No person is unlawfully excluded from employment opportunities based on race, color, religion, national origin, sex (including gender identity, sexual orientation and pregnancy), age, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or other protected class. Our EEO policy applies to all employment actions, including but not limited to recruitment, hiring, selection for training, promotion, transfer, demotion, layoff, termination, rates of pay or other forms of compensation.
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