Snohomish County
Overview
Open to current Snohomish County Government Employees Only. If you’re a licensed CDL Driver looking to advance your career with a public agency, Snohomish County Solid Waste offers professional driving opportunities that allow you to do what you love every day and still be home every night. Drive local in Snohomish County, no overnight travel required! As a Heavy Truck Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting solid waste or recyclables and performing routine maintenance. This work is performed at our modern Solid Waste facilities, and you will be provided with everything you need including well maintained and regularly serviced trucks with access to on road support services. Responsibilities
Statement of Essential Job Duties Drives a tractor-trailer or a truck-trailer combination to efficiently and safely transport solid waste or recyclables. Ensures positive engagement between the tractor or truck and the trailer; inspects rig before driving to ensure all equipment and accessories, including transport containers, are in good working condition and can be driven safely on roadway without endangering self or others. Safely and efficiently maneuvers truck/trailer in tight quarters around customers, other equipment, along retaining walls, and into top loading and compactor receiving tunnels/bays. Performs routine maintenance on assigned vehicle by checking fluid levels and lubricating equipment as necessary; maintains vehicle mileage, daily inspection reports, service records, and other paperwork, as required. Coordinates with Transfer Station Operators to efficiently and effectively schedule service where and when needed, including but not limited to ensuring an adequate number of empty containers are delivered and available at each site as needed. Communicates with supervisors and other division staff and is pro-active to identify and resolve operational related problems. Statement of Other Job Duties May perform Laborer type duties when not engaged in operating assigned equipment. May drive a tractor-tanker combination to haul leachate as assigned. May drive a truck with or without equipment trailer combination to haul heavy equipment and/or other materials, as assigned. Performs related duties to optimize recycling and support Solid Waste operations as required. About Solid Waste The Solid Waste Division oversees the disposal of garbage, hazardous materials, and recycling throughout Snohomish County. With three full-service facilities and an additional four neighborhood and special items facilities, the Division is focused on reducing waste, promoting reuse and recycling, handling household hazardous waste, and providing facilities for County residents. About Snohomish County Public Works Department Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won state and national honors and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 550 employees plus seasonal staff. When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are encouraged and supported. We strive to provide a meaningful job and a lifelong career at Snohomish County. Qualifications
Requirements Class A CDL with medical card Two years’ experience operating a tractor-trailer or truck-trailer combination Two (2) years experience operating a tractor-trailer or truck-trailer combination; OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests. Special Requirements
A valid Class "A" CDL, with medical card A valid First Aid/CPR card is required within six (6) months of employment A Full Record of your Driving Abstract obtained through the Department of Licensing is required to apply A pre-employment drug and alcohol screening Register in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT) Clearinghouse Employee will be placed on the County Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Forty (40) hours of riding plus forty (40) hours of driving with a current driver trainer will be required Successful completion of a driving test with a Solid Waste Operations Third Party Evaluator Must attend the County\'s defensive driving course within six (6) months of employment; OR a external heavy truck driver defensive driving course certificate A tanker endorsement may be required Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test may be required prior to employment. Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing the safe operation of a truck-trailer or tractor-trailer combination Operation of trucks, truck-trailer and tractor-trailer combinations Routine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures relevant to trucks, truck-trailer and tractor-trailer combinations Safety rules and regulations, and potential hazards associated with the work Abilities Operate assigned vehicle in a professional, courteous, skilled and safe manner in all types of traffic and weather conditions Establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers and superiors Remain composed and professional in stressful situations Communicate with supervisors and other division staff to identify and resolve operational related problems Thoroughly inspect assigned vehicle, trailer, and containers prior to operation to ensure equipment is in proper operating condition Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on assigned vehicle Work cooperatively with other employees Read, understand, and enforce safety rules and regulations Learn First Aid/CPR methods and procedures Understand and follow oral and written directions Maintain paperwork as required Maintain driving record within county standards Deal courteously and tactfully with the general public Supervision
Employees report to a Transfer Station Operator and/or Operations Supervisor, as assigned. The work is routine and recurring in nature and is performed under minimum supervision. Specific instructions are given for unusual or non-routine tasks. The employee is responsible for the safe operation of his or her assigned vehicle. Working Conditions
The work is performed outdoors and employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary. The employee must be able to change work locations with little to no prior notice. Equality and Accommodation: Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. All information in this posting is subject to change. For more information about Snohomish County Public Works, please visit the official site without links in this refined version.
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Open to current Snohomish County Government Employees Only. If you’re a licensed CDL Driver looking to advance your career with a public agency, Snohomish County Solid Waste offers professional driving opportunities that allow you to do what you love every day and still be home every night. Drive local in Snohomish County, no overnight travel required! As a Heavy Truck Driver, you will be responsible for safely transporting solid waste or recyclables and performing routine maintenance. This work is performed at our modern Solid Waste facilities, and you will be provided with everything you need including well maintained and regularly serviced trucks with access to on road support services. Responsibilities
Statement of Essential Job Duties Drives a tractor-trailer or a truck-trailer combination to efficiently and safely transport solid waste or recyclables. Ensures positive engagement between the tractor or truck and the trailer; inspects rig before driving to ensure all equipment and accessories, including transport containers, are in good working condition and can be driven safely on roadway without endangering self or others. Safely and efficiently maneuvers truck/trailer in tight quarters around customers, other equipment, along retaining walls, and into top loading and compactor receiving tunnels/bays. Performs routine maintenance on assigned vehicle by checking fluid levels and lubricating equipment as necessary; maintains vehicle mileage, daily inspection reports, service records, and other paperwork, as required. Coordinates with Transfer Station Operators to efficiently and effectively schedule service where and when needed, including but not limited to ensuring an adequate number of empty containers are delivered and available at each site as needed. Communicates with supervisors and other division staff and is pro-active to identify and resolve operational related problems. Statement of Other Job Duties May perform Laborer type duties when not engaged in operating assigned equipment. May drive a tractor-tanker combination to haul leachate as assigned. May drive a truck with or without equipment trailer combination to haul heavy equipment and/or other materials, as assigned. Performs related duties to optimize recycling and support Solid Waste operations as required. About Solid Waste The Solid Waste Division oversees the disposal of garbage, hazardous materials, and recycling throughout Snohomish County. With three full-service facilities and an additional four neighborhood and special items facilities, the Division is focused on reducing waste, promoting reuse and recycling, handling household hazardous waste, and providing facilities for County residents. About Snohomish County Public Works Department Snohomish County Public Works is responsible for more than 1,650 miles of county roads, 201 bridges and 202 traffic control signals, as well as processing nearly 600,000 tons of garbage per year. Its mission is safety and mobility while practicing fiscal responsibility and preserving the environment. Public Works has won state and national honors and is the largest department within Snohomish County government with approximately 550 employees plus seasonal staff. When joining Public Works, you will work in an environment where innovation, collaboration and continuous improvement are encouraged and supported. We strive to provide a meaningful job and a lifelong career at Snohomish County. Qualifications
Requirements Class A CDL with medical card Two years’ experience operating a tractor-trailer or truck-trailer combination Two (2) years experience operating a tractor-trailer or truck-trailer combination; OR any equivalent combination of training and/or experience that provides the required knowledge and abilities. Must pass job related tests. Special Requirements
A valid Class "A" CDL, with medical card A valid First Aid/CPR card is required within six (6) months of employment A Full Record of your Driving Abstract obtained through the Department of Licensing is required to apply A pre-employment drug and alcohol screening Register in the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (FMCSA), Department of Transportation (DOT) Clearinghouse Employee will be placed on the County Random Drug and Alcohol Testing Program Forty (40) hours of riding plus forty (40) hours of driving with a current driver trainer will be required Successful completion of a driving test with a Solid Waste Operations Third Party Evaluator Must attend the County\'s defensive driving course within six (6) months of employment; OR a external heavy truck driver defensive driving course certificate A tanker endorsement may be required Because this job is considered safety sensitive, a drug screen test may be required prior to employment. Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge Federal, state and local laws, rules and regulations governing the safe operation of a truck-trailer or tractor-trailer combination Operation of trucks, truck-trailer and tractor-trailer combinations Routine maintenance and troubleshooting procedures relevant to trucks, truck-trailer and tractor-trailer combinations Safety rules and regulations, and potential hazards associated with the work Abilities Operate assigned vehicle in a professional, courteous, skilled and safe manner in all types of traffic and weather conditions Establish and maintain effective work relationships with co-workers and superiors Remain composed and professional in stressful situations Communicate with supervisors and other division staff to identify and resolve operational related problems Thoroughly inspect assigned vehicle, trailer, and containers prior to operation to ensure equipment is in proper operating condition Perform routine maintenance and minor repairs on assigned vehicle Work cooperatively with other employees Read, understand, and enforce safety rules and regulations Learn First Aid/CPR methods and procedures Understand and follow oral and written directions Maintain paperwork as required Maintain driving record within county standards Deal courteously and tactfully with the general public Supervision
Employees report to a Transfer Station Operator and/or Operations Supervisor, as assigned. The work is routine and recurring in nature and is performed under minimum supervision. Specific instructions are given for unusual or non-routine tasks. The employee is responsible for the safe operation of his or her assigned vehicle. Working Conditions
The work is performed outdoors and employees may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays and overtime as necessary. The employee must be able to change work locations with little to no prior notice. Equality and Accommodation: Snohomish County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) employer. Accommodations for individuals with disabilities are provided upon request. All information in this posting is subject to change. For more information about Snohomish County Public Works, please visit the official site without links in this refined version.
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