Laborer (Classification Title: Utility Worker II)
- Summary
The Operations Section of King County’s Solid Waste Division (SWD) is inviting applications for four (4) Short Term Temporary Utility Worker II positions which are expected to last up to 5 months. If you are a laborer who is experienced in performing skilled work by safely operating power and hand tools like chain saw, weed eater, walk-behind-mower to perform vegetation control, this is the job for you!
Here’s Why…
Competitive Wages:
A starting wage of $26.8992/hour (Step 6 of range 39). (These are 2021 rates and may increase once contract is ratified).
Work-life Balance: If you are looking for a job that values your life outside work, this is your position. While you may get opportunities to work overtime and earn more wages, the working conditions for this union-represented job allow you to prioritize your life after work.
Development Opportunities: Solid Waste Division believes in developing its employees. You will have plenty of opportunities for career advancement based on your skills and interests.
Serving the Community: Working for King County and the Solid Waste Division is more than a paycheck – you will be an integral part of a mission-oriented organization focusing on environmental collaboration and innovation to make the lives of our citizens better.
Examples of Job Duties:
• Assist with the installation of construct and mend chain link fencing.
• Clean ditches, catch basins, culverts and drain pipe.
• Dig ditches by hand.
• Shovel gravel, asphalt and dirt; rake asphalt and tar pavement joints.
• Lift, carry, move or handle up to 70-pound bags, tools, equipment and other objects to complete any of the above functions.
• Maintain and operate a variety of hand and power tools (i.e. chain saw, weed eater, and walk-behind-mower).
• Perform related work as required.
• Assist in Vactor truck operation.
• Noxious weed control; identifying, pulling and spraying noxious weeds.
Required Knowledge, Experience, and Skills:
• Demonstrated knowledge of and relevant work experience safely operating power and hand tools to perform vegetation control.
• Knowledge of the use and care of tools and equipment.
• Demonstrated knowledge of basic construction skills, including building craft and mechanical skills using slope grade control lasers.
• Skill in reading blueprints and schematic drawings to perform landfill gas pipe installation.
• Good oral and written communication skills.
• Skill in reading and understanding road maps.
• Basic mathematics skills.
Necessary Special Requirements:
• Valid Washington State Driver's License upon hire and the ability to travel to other transfer stations during the course of the work day as work may be assigned at various sites throughout the county.
Working Conditions:
Union Membership: This position is represented by Teamsters, Local 117 - Joint Units Agreement.
Work Schedule: These positions are scheduled to work 40-hours per week and 4/10 schedule may be offered. These full-time positions are overtime eligible with prior supervisor approval.
Work Location: The primary work location for this position is the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, 16645 228th Ave., SE. Maple Valley, WA; travel may be required to other landfills/transfer stations within King County.
Physical Environment: The candidate must have the ability to work on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades and terrain in inclement weather and other adverse conditions such as noise, dust and traffic.
Application Instructions:
• All qualified applicants are encouraged to apply. This recruitment will be used to fill current temporary positions and may be used to create a list of competitive candidates to fill similar future vacancies.
• Applicants must submit a (1) King County application form, (2) respond to the supplemental questions detailing your background. Applications that are incomplete may not be considered.
• If you have questions related to this recruitment process, please contact Jemima McMahon by phone (206) 477-4002 or email at jemima.mcmahon@kingcounty.gov.
Offers of employment will be contingent upon verification of a valid Washington State Drivers License. An offer of employment will be contingent on the success of a pre-employment physical examination.
- Supplemental Information
Forbes recently 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.
COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement
King County Executive Branch employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19. If you are the successful candidate for the position you applied for, the County will send you a conditional offer letter.
As a condition of employment, prior to a final offer of employment, you will be required to:- submit proof of vaccination, or
- have an approved request for medical or religious exemption and an approved accommodation. Philosophical, political, scientific, or sociological objections to vaccination will not be considered for an exemption or accommodation.
The Executive Branch includes employees in the Executive branch, the Assessor's Office, Elections, the King County Sheriff's Office, and the Executive Office.
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
- 10 paid holidays each year (plus 2 personal holidays)
- Generous vacation and paid sick leave
- Paid parental leave, family and medical leaves, and volunteer leave
- Flexible Spending Account
- Wellness programs
- Onsite gyms and activity centers
- Employee giving program
- Employee assistance programs
- Flexible schedules and telecommuting options, depending on position
- Training and career development programs
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. Also, in the event of any incorrect information in this document, applicable laws, policies, rules, CBAs, or official plan documents will prevail.
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.
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01How many years of demonstrated knowledge of and relevant work experience do you have safely operating power and hand tools (i.e. chain saw, weed eater, and walk-behind-mower) to perform vegetation control? NOTE: Your application materials must demonstrate experience in these areas.
- Less than 1 year of experience
- At least 1, but no more than 2 years
- At least 2, but no more than 3 years
- At least 3, but no more than 4 years
- 4 or more years
- No experience
02Do you have experience assisting with patching of road pavement sections using asphalt? NOTE: Your application materials must demonstrate experience in this area.- Yes
- No
03If you answered "Yes" above, please select the years of experience from the choices below:- Less than 1 year of experience
- At least 1, but no more than 2 years
- At least 2, but no more than 3 years
- At least 3, but no more than 4 years
- 4 or more years
- No experience
04Do you have experience providing traffic control on roads? NOTE: Your application materials must demonstrate experience in this area.- Yes
- No
05If you answered "Yes" above, please select the years of experience from the choices below.- Less than 1 year of experience
- At least 1, but no more than 2 years
- At least 2, but no more than 3 years
- At least 3, but no more than 4 years
- 4 or more years
- No experience
06Do you have experience clearing brush and trees from fence lines, roadside ditches, and around buildings? NOTE: Your application materials must demonstrate experience in these areas.- Yes
- No
07If you answered "Yes" above, please select the years of experience from the choices below:- Less than 1 year of experience
- At least 1, but no more than 2 years
- At least 2, but no more than 3 years
- At least 3, but no more than 4 years
- 4 or more years
- No experience
08Do you have experience performing manual and equipment assisted ditch excavation? NOTE: Your application materials must demonstrate experience in this area.- Yes
- No
09If you answered "Yes" above, please select the years of experience from the choices below:- Less than 1 year of experience
- At least 1, but no more than 2 years
- At least 2, but no more than 3 years
- At least 3, but no more than 4 years
- 4 or more years
- No experience
10Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? 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? Do you possess the skills and abilities to qualify for this position?- Yes, I was given a layoff notice from my 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.
11If 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 layoffRequired Question