Truck Driver III

Summary King County Road Services Division has an excellent opportunity for you to be part of local government! We are looking for a hard-working Truck Driver III. Our successful candidate will be a highly motivated and enthusiastic team player who has experience in construction and road maintenance. This is an exciting opportunity to work with the Road Services team and make a difference in our community! Our commitment to Equity, Racial and Social Justice. The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fostering Equity, Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. Our commitment to "True North" values which ensures every person has the opportunity to thrive and reach their full potential and forms the core of our mission and purpose. Our pledge is to cultivate, embrace, and celebrate the distinct experiences, viewpoints, and perspectives of our people, partners, and the communities we serve. Through this work, we dismantle systemic barriers, address inequities, and actively confront prejudices and biases. We acknowledge this journey is ongoing, and we remain steadfast in our efforts to create a positive impact for our employees and communities alike. Job Duties Applying equity and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County employees. In this role, you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values, behaviors, and practices to all aspects of the work. * Inspect vehicles for safety and perform minor preventive maintenance and manual tasks to correct issues; * Safely drive, secure, and operate a truck and trailer in connection with the transportation of equipment, asphalt, sand, gravel, and other materials and with a snowplow attachment; * Drive a truck equipped with a variety of equipment; including Sander, Snow Plow, Anti Icer tank, water storage tank, and pump; * Drive and spread gravel, salt, oil asphalt, and other materials used for road maintenance; * Drive and operate a vactor truck for cleaning catch basins, and drainage pipes; * Adhere to OSHA and WISHA regulations including proper use of safety gear; * Other duties as assigned. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills * Are knowledgeable and can adhere to federal, state, and county mandated safety regulations and policies and procedures for proper truck height and weight restrictions, inspections, securing equipment, driving laws, and defensive driving skills; * 5 and or 10 yard dump truck experience; * Can safely tie down equipment to a trailer * Ability to drive and operate with a load capacity of up to twelve yards, and with a gross weight of over 26,000 lbs.; * Ability to maneuver a large truck in inclement weather and in high-density traffic; * Ability to read maps; * Are knowledgeable of heavy manual labor activities; * Have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions; * Have basic knowledge of safety procedures; * Are comfortable performing work outdoors and in inclement weather; * Have the ability to demonstrate behaviors that include fairness, respect, and inclusiveness; * Are skilled in working with diverse stakeholders and maintaining effective relationships; * Is a team player and understands the value of working as a team and being reliable. Additional Requirements (successful candidates must): * Successfully pass a pre-employment physical, including lifting up to 50 lbs; * Submit to drug testing and test negative for presence of controlled substances; sign a Consent Form for release of Information for each employer for the past three (3) years; and successfully pass a background check for Alcohol and Controlled Substances testing, and a CDL background information check; * Have a valid Washington State Class A Commercial Driver's License and Medical certification prior to the Practical Exam date, without the following restrictions: L - No Air Brake equipped CMV Z - No Full air brake equipped CMV E - No Manual transmission equipped CMV. Supplemental Information Work Location: Redmond, WA at our Cadman pit. INTERVIEW PROCESS: Successful applicants will be invited to participate in a practical assessment the week of December 12, 2024. WHO MAY APPLY: This recruitment is open to all qualified applicants and may be used to fill current and or future career service, term-limited temporary, short-term temporary, and or special duty positions over the next six months. UNION REPRESENTATION: This position is represented Teamsters 174. APPLICATION PROCESS: A full and complete King County application is required. You may also provide a resume and cover letter, summarizing how you meet the experience, qualifications, knowledge, and skills for the position. WORK SCHEDULE: The typical work week is normally Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., This position is non-exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act and is overtime eligible. Working after-hours, weekends, and holidays may be required in emergency circumstances, such as during inclement weather, and on special projects. Overtime hours, weekends, and holidays vary upon business demand, season and weather. A 4/10 schedule may be available during the Spring and Summer months. Any changes to your schedule will be communicated prior to. EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS: Mission-Critical Employees: Those employees who provide, maintain, and re-establish essential county functions as described in agency Continuity of Operations plans. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency. Unless otherwise directed by the County Executive, department director or agency head, all employees, regardless of designation, are expected to report to work or request leave during an emergency or inclement weather. For more detailed information, please visit HR Policy County Operations During Emergency Situations and the King County Guidelines for Workforce Management in an Emergency. For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact: Jerrell Hollis Senior Human Resources Analyst 206-477-4318 Forbes named King County as one of Washington State's best employers. 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. To Apply If you are interested in pursuing this position, please follow the application instructions carefully. If you need this announcement in an alternate language or format, would like to request accommodation or assistance in the application or assessment process or if you have questions, please contact the recruiter listed on this job announcement. King County offers a highly-competitive compensation and benefits package designed to meet the diverse needs of our employees and support our employees' health and well-being. Eligible positions receive the following benefits and have access to the following programs: * Medical, dental, and vision coverage: King County pays 100% of the premiums for eligible employees and family members * 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: King County employees are eligible to 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. For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting. 01 Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? AND Is this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? AND Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position? * Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my Career Service role at King County and I am within two years of the effective date of my layoff. Additionally, the position I was laid off from was the same or a higher percentage of FT status when compared to this one. * No. 02 If you answered yes to the question above and you are applying for this position as a Priority Placement Participant, to be considered, you must provide the following three pieces of information in the space provided: 1. The title you held when you received your layoff notice 2. The department you worked in 3. The effective date of your layoff 03 Do you have 5 and or 10 yard Dump Truck experience? * Yes * No 04 Can you safely tie down equipment to a trailer? * Yes * No Required Question Agency King County Address King Street Center 201 South Jackson Street Seattle, Washington, 98104 Phone 206-477-3404 Website

Created: 2024-11-04