Laborer (Classification: Utility Worker Ii)

Summary

The Solid Waste Division (SWD), Operations Section is looking to fill two (2) Career Service Utility Worker II positions. If you are a self-motivated laborer who likes working mainly outdoors, is handy and task oriented in providing excellent results, look no further. 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. 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.
In addition to filling these positions, we may use this recruitment to create a list of candidates for any potential vacancies in similar positions within the next 12 months.
About this 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.
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 stepping stone 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 http://www.kingcounty.gov/equity.
Apply 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 Duties

What 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.
• 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).

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

• Minimum of one (1) year of demonstrated knowledge in using, caring, and safely operating power and hand tools (i.e. 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.
• Minimum of one (1) year of experience working in heavy manual labor areas; OR any equivalent combination of experience and education which provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability required to perform the work.
• Knowledge of safety procedures and policies for construction, or other heavy manual labor areas (i.e. fall protection, confined space, hazardous materials).
• Strong oral and written communication skills.
• Basic mechanical and mathematics skills.

• 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.
• Resourcefulness - Securing and deploying resources effectively and efficiently.
• Collaborates - Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.

• Valid Driver's License and the ability to travel to other landfills and transfer stations during the course of the work day as work may be assigned at various sites throughout the county.
• Skill in reading blueprints and schematic drawings to perform landfill gas pipe installation.

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:

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  Work Location: 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 position is covered under the provisions of the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is overtime eligible with Supervisor approval. This position may work a 4/10 schedule or 5/8 and may be required to work on holidays.
• Union Representation: This position is represented by Teamsters, Local 117 - Joint Units Agreement
• Physical Environment/Requirements: The position requires 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.

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