Laborer - Utility Worker II Short-term Temporary - King County : Job Details

Salary: $29.27 - $35.60 HourlyLocation : Maple Valley, WAJob Type: Short Term Temporary, Full Time, 40 hrs/wkJob Number: 2025RM24245Department: DNRP-Natural Resources & ParksDivision: SWD -Solid WasteOpening Date: 04/17/2025Closing Date: ContinuousFLSA: Non-ExemptBargaining Unit: T4F : L117-JUA-SWDFull- or Part-Time: Full TimeHours/Week: 40 hours/week SummaryThese positions are open continuously until filled. To ensure your application is given priority, please submit your materials by May 4, 2025, our first review date.This posting may be used to establish a list of qualified candidates for the Utility Worker II in the Solid Waste Division during the following one year.If you apply to this position, don't hesitate to apply to our and Utility Worker II positions.We are filling four (4) Utility Worker II Short Term Temporary positions which are expected to last up to 5 months. These positions provide general labor at the Landfills and Transfer Stations in King County. Employees in these positions perform skilled work by safely operating power and hand tools like weed eater, walk-behind-mower, to perform vegetation control.About the Role:This position provides general labor at the Landfills/Transfer Stations in King County. These employees perform skilled work by safely operating power and hand tools like slope grade control lasers, power drill, power driver, chain saw, weed eater, and walk-behind-mower to perform vegetation control and minor maintenance on equipment and facilities. This is not an entry level position. This is not an entry level position.About the Team: Get ready to work with this fun team who are action oriented and high energy! The team is challenged daily with different locations, responsibilities, and work. At any given time, you will work side by side with 2-3 members. You will have an opportunity to partner with Landfill Gas Operator and Wastewater Treatment Operator crews while picking up new skills/gaining new knowledge working closely with them. This could be a steppingstone to those positions.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 Utility Worker II, you will actively apply these principles in all aspects of your work. Learn more about our commitment at 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. Job DutiesWhat You Will Be Doing: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. Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, SkillsQualifications You Bring: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.Good oral and written communication skills.Competencies You Bring:Action Oriented - Taking on new opportunities and tough challenges with a sense of urgency, high energy, and enthusiasm.Communicates Effectively - Developing and delivering multi-mode communications that convey a clear understanding of the unique needs of different audiences.Strategic Mindset - Seeing ahead to future possibilities and translating them into breakthrough strategies.Situational Adaptability - Adapting approach and demeanor in real time to match the shifting demands of different situations.It Would Be Great if You Also Bring:Valid Driver's License and the ability to travel to other landfills and transfer stations during the workday as work may be assigned at various sites throughout the county.Skill in reading blueprints and schematic drawings to perform landfill gas pipe installation.Pre-employment physical examination. Supplemental InformationWorking Conditions: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.Work Schedule: This full-time position works a 40-hour work week Monday through Friday. This position may work a 4/10 schedule. This position is overtime eligible with prior supervisor approval. Union Membership: This position is represented by Teamsters, Local 117 - Joint Units Agreement.Duration: This recruitment aims to fill a Term-Limited Temporary (TLT) position for an anticipated 18 months with the possibility of extension. If the position is filled by a King County employee who has successfully completed their initial probation, they will be offered the role as a Special Duty Assignment.Physical Environment: These positions require physical labor including bending, kneeling, standing, reaching, climbing, stooping, squatting, pushing, and twisting. The ability to lift, carry, move, or handle up to 70 pounds, willingness to work inside but primarily outside in heat/cold, wet/humid, inclement weather while on uneven slopes, surfaces, grades and terrain and other adverse conditions such as odor, noise, dust and traffic.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 to determine which candidates may be invited to participate in one or more panel interviews.To apply, submit a complete application detailing your work experience and respond to the supplemental questions. However, please be aware that cover letters, resumes and other documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Jalynn Davis by phone (206) ###-#### or email at or Jemima McMahon by phone (206) ###-#### or email at . Discover More About the Solid Waste Division: Visit our website at our website at Solid Waste Division and check us out atFacebook | Twitter | Instagram | YouTubeDiscover More About DNRP: Visit our website, explore an interactive map of our recent accomplishments and check us out atFacebook, X (formerly Twitter), LinkedIn, TikTok, Instagram, YouTube and Keeping King County Green NewsSign up for to be notified of additional career opportunities with King County. Select the Natural Resources category for DNRP opportunities and explore other categories of interest.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 , 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) EmployerNo 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 ApplyIf 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: Excellent medical, dental, and vision coverage options: King County provides eligible employees with options, so they can decide what's best for themselves and their eligible dependents 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: eligible King County employees may 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 programsFor additional information about employee benefits, visit our 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 How many years of demonstrated knowledge do you have in using, caring, and safely operating power and hand tools to perform vegetation control and minor maintenance on equipment and facilities? NOTE: Your application materials must demonstrate experience in these areas. More than 0, but 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 02 Do you have experience assisting with patching of road pavement sections using asphalt? NOTE: Your application materials must demonstrate experience in this area. Yes No 03 If you answered Yes above, please select the years of experience from the choices below: More than 0, but 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 04 Do you have experience providing traffic control on roads? NOTE: Your application materials must demonstrate experience in this area. Yes No 05 If you answered Yes above, please select the years of experience from the choices below. More than 0, but 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 None of the above 06 Do 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 07 If you answered Yes above, please select the years of experience from the choices below: More than 0, but 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 08 Do you have experience performing manual and equipment assisted ditch excavation? NOTE: Your application materials must demonstrate experience in this area. Yes No 09 If you answered Yes above, please select the years of experience from the choices below: More than 0, but 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 10 Are you applying to this position as an eligible current or previous King County Employee Priority Placement Program Participant? ANDIs this position the same or lower percentage of full-time when compared to the position held at the point of the notification of layoff? ANDDo 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. 11 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 notice2. The department you worked in3. The effective date of your layoff Required Question