Roads Maintenance Truck Driver III

This recruitment is open to all King County employees and the general public

Are you ready to put your skills behind the wheel and make a meaningful impact in maintaining and improving our communitys infrastructure The Maintenance Section of the Road Services Division is responsible for maintaining and improving roadways and related infrastructure in unincorporated King County and contract cities. Our goal is to preserve and enhance roadway conditions efficiently and sustainably ensuring public safety and protecting community investments.King County Road Services Division is looking for dedicated safety conscious Truck Drivers to join our dynamic team. Our ideal candidates will have experience in transporting materials conducting safety inspections performing minor vehicle maintenance be team players and have a background in construction and road maintenance. This is an exciting opportunity to step into a versatile hands-on role where every day brings new challenges and opportunities to make a difference in our community!

The Department of Local Services is deeply dedicated to fosteringEquity Racial and Social Justice in every aspect of our work. 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.

The King County Road Services Division designs builds operates and maintains roads and bridges in unincorporated areas of King County. The Division is committed to ensuring the countys transportation system is safe and efficient for all uses and modes of travel.

To learn more about the Road Services Division visit us at: About the Road Services Division - King County Washington

Applying equity racial and social justice principles is a daily responsibility and a foundational expectation for all King County this role you will apply equity and social justice principles that exemplify shared values behaviors and practices to all aspects of the work.

To be considered for this opportunity you must at a minimum demonstrate knowledge skill and ability to:

• Conduct safety inspections on vehicles 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.
• Operate and drive a truck fitted with a variety of equipment including sander snowplow anti icer tank water storage tank and pump.
• Transport distribute and spread gravel salt oil asphalt and other materials used for road maintenance.
• Operate and drive a vactor truck to remove debris from catch basins and drainage pipes.
• Adhere and strictly comply with OSHA and WISHA regulations ensuring the proper use of personal protective equipment (PEP) and all workplace safety protocols.
• Other duties as assigned.
  

• Possess knowledge of and can adhere to federal state and county mandated safety regulations and policies and procedures for proper truck height and weight restrictions equipment inspections securing loads driving laws and defensive driving skills.
• Demonstrated experience conducting thorough safety inspections on vehicles and performing minor preventative maintenance.
• Ability to drive and operate vehicles with a load capacity of up to twelve yards and with a gross weight exceeding 26000 lbs.
• Ability to operate and maneuver a large truck in inclement weather and in high-density traffic; Ability to read maps.
• Experience operating a 5-yard or 10-yard capacity dump truck efficiently and safely.
• Can safely tie down and secure equipment to a trailer.
• Are knowledgeable of heavy manual labor activities such as: heavy civil construction road work or similar field.
• Have the ability to follow verbal and written instructions.
• Are comfortable performing work outdoors and in inclement weather.
• Demonstrates 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.

• Must be able to lift carry move or handle up to 50 pounds.
• Must be able to perform duties involving physical labor including bending kneeling standing reaching climbing stooping squatting pushing and twisting.
  
  

• Successfully pass a pre-employment physical.
• 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 Drivers License and Medical certification prior to the Practical Exam (Week of October 19th) without the following restrictions:
  • L - No Air Brake equipped CMV Z
  • N - Tanker endorsement
  • No Full air brake equipped CMV E
  • No Manual transmission equipped CMV
    
    

• This position is considered safety sensitive. Applicants for these positions are required to undergo drug testing prior to employment and subsequent to commencement of employment will be subject to random post-accident reasonable suspicion return to duty and follow-up drug and alcohol testing in compliance with Federal DOT alcohol and controlled substance testing program protocols.
  
  

• Multiple sites across King County WA. The primary operations site is based in Renton WA. with outlying maintenance shops located in: Black Diamond Vashon Skykomish Fall City and Redmond.
  • We are currently recruiting for the following locations: Fall City WA.

PRACTICAL/INTERVIEWS ALL IN ONE DAY:
Those candidates who pass the initial screening will be invited to participate in an in-person practical exam and interview. Only those who pass the practical assessment will move forward to the interview. The practical and interview will take place on the same day tentatively scheduled for the week of October 19 2026.

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. Special duty opportunities are open only to current King County career service employees who have completed their initial probation. Special duty applicants must have approval from their current supervisor to accept an assignment. Current employees selected for special duty will be compensated based upon the provisions of the collective bargaining agreement King County Personnel Guidelines or Coalition Labor Agreement for their base assignment.

WORK LOCATIONS:
We have the following work locations across King County WA:

• Vacancies in our Vashon Island WA location would require residing on Vashon or Maury Island at the time of appointment.
• Vacancies in our Skykomish WA location would require residing no more than 45 minutes from the pit site at the time of appointment.

APPLICATION PROCESS:A full and complete King County application is . You may also provide a resume and cover letter summarizing how you meet the experience qualifications knowledge and skills for the position. Applicants will be screened for clarity completeness and competitiveness. The most competitive candidates may be invited to participate in one or more interviews.

WORK SCHEDULE:
The work schedule will consist of five eight-hour days in the fall/winter Monday Friday 7:00 am 3:30 pm and four ten-hour days in the spring/summer Monday Thursday 6:00 am 4:30 pm. This position is Non-Exempt from the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for overtime pay with prior supervisor approval.

EMERGENCY DESIGNATION STATUS:
First Responder:Employees who in the early stages of an incident are responsible for protecting and preserving life property evidence the environment and restoring order.

UNION MEMBERSHIP:
This position is represented by Teamsters Local 174.

To learn more about the Road Services Division Permitting or Directors Office please visit our websites at:

Required Experience:

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