Summary

The Operations Section of King County’s Solid Waste Division (SWD) is inviting applications for (1) Career Service position.

Are you a seasoned electronics expert looking for a role where your skills make a direct impact on public safety, environmental protection, and infrastructure reliability? As the Technical Expert for Solid Waste Division (SWD) systems, you’ll be at the forefront of maintaining and advancing the specialized electronic systems that power our landfills, transfer stations, and support facilities.

This role is as challenging as it is rewarding. You’ll work hands-on with advanced technologies, lead system upgrades and drive innovation to keep operations efficient and compliant. Whether designing solutions, troubleshooting critical equipment, or collaborating across teams, your work will support essential services for thousands of residents and ensure a safer, cleaner community.

If you're ready to step into a high-impact role where your technical leadership truly matters, we invite you to join our mission.

About this Role:

Serve as the technical expert for diagnosing, repairing, and enhancing a wide range of electronic systems used across Solid Waste Division facilities, and monitoring controls. Utilize advanced diagnostic tools and software to perform system evaluations, modify existing infrastructure, and document changes. Design and implement custom solutions, fabricate and install specialized components, and coordinate with electricians and other staff to ensure system reliability and safety. Provide training, maintain detailed records, and support cross-functional efforts to improve infrastructure performance and compliance. Troubleshooting wastewater pumps, water pump and pump controls.

About the Team:

Our team is built on a strong culture of collaboration, respect, and continuous learning, where every member’s expertise is valued. We’re proud to contribute to equity by ensuring our systems serve all communities fairly and reliably. Through proactive maintenance, innovative solutions, and cross-divisional partnerships, we've supported major facility upgrades and environmental initiatives that reduce emissions and protect public health. Our work directly supports the division’s long-term vision for a cleaner, more resilient future.

The King County Solid Waste Division (KCSWD) is responsible for the public solid waste system that services the people and communities of unincorporated King County and most cities within King County. KCSWD is the lead King County agency for delivering the Zero Waste of Resources goal for the region, which will reduce valuable materials sent to the landfill by up to 70%. KCSWD operates the Cedar Hills Regional Landfill, ten transfer facilities, nine closed landfills, and many programs to design out waste and pollution, keep products and materials in use and regenerate natural systems.

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. In this Scale Operator position, 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 De Doing:

Perform maintenance and repairs on (0-1000) volt systems. Familiar with switchgear, ancillary equipment, flare station components.
Troubleshoot and assess electrical power, lighting, control and equipment to determine cause of electrical and equipment failure.
Repair damaged electrical equipment, panels, conduit and conductors.
Install electrical systems in new construction.
Install, modify and upgrade new and existing electrical systems, component parts and other related electrical equipment in compliance with municipal and national electrical codes.
Evaluate existing equipment, provide recommendations for future electrical needs and anticipate costs.
Maintain current equipment with preventive maintenance measures. Perform visual inspection and conduct cleaning including variable-speed drives, motors, motor control centers and programmable controllers.
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair electronic digital communications control systems, fans, pumps and their motor control equipment, digital card reader systems, cameras, parking gates and roll-up doors, motion sensors, door monitoring systems.
Maintain, troubleshoot and repair power distribution systems including but not limited to lighting distribution and low-voltage switching, power distribution panels and circuits, emergency generator and related heating, and power transfer switches.
Perform troubleshooting, maintenance, or installation of blower systems and industrial flares Perform other duties as assigned.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

Qualifications You Bring:

Experience (3 years preferred) as a technical expert to diagnose malfunctions, perform repairs, test and locate defective components and document results.
Experience (3 years preferred) in electronic functions of heavy equipment and troubleshooting control’s, PLC’s, blowers and pumps.
Experience (3 years preferred) working in industrial setting.
Demonstrated knowledge of federal, Washington State and local electrical codes.
Demonstrated skill in installing complete electrical systems.
Working knowledge with electrical tools, materials, use of hand and power tools.
Demonstrated skills in reading blueprints and schematic drawings, technical reading and writing skills.
Demonstrated skill in reading and interpreting electrical instrumentation and test equipment.
Knowledge of Occupational Safety and Health Act (OSHA)
Skill in oral and written communication.

Competencies You Bring:

Customer Focus: Building strong customer relationships and delivering customer-centric solutions.
Decision Quality: Making good and timely decisions that keep the organization moving forward.
Plans and Aligns: Planning and prioritizing work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
Collaborates: Building partnerships and working collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
Values Differences: Recognizing the value that different perspectives and cultures bring to an organization.
Manages Ambiguity: Operating effectively, even when things are not certain, or the way forward is not clear.

It Would be Great if You Also Bring:

Demonstrated experience (3 years preferred) with solar pumps
Demonstrated experience (3 years preferred) is gas collection equipment electrical
Demonstrated experience (3 years preferred) motor and pump control programing
Experience (3 years preferred) as a Journeyman electrician.

Required Licenses/Certifications:

Valid WA State Driver’s License
WA State Electrician (01) License

Supplemental Information

Working Conditions:
Work Location: The operations Section works onsite, The work associated with this position will be located: SWD Maintenance Facility, 201 SW 34th Street, Renton, WA. Will be travelling to other transfer stations, Cedar Hills and Bow Lake.

Employees must reside in Washington state and within a reasonable distance to their King County worksite to respond to workplace reporting requirements.

King County has a robust collection of tools and resources to support working remotely. The individual selected for this opportunity will join an innovative and progressive team that is redefining how we work as we transition to the department's hybrid environment. Employees will be provided with a County-issued laptop and must maintain a home workspace with an internet connection where they can reliably perform work and remain available and responsive during scheduled work hours.

Work Schedule: This position works a 40-hour workweek and is overtime eligible with Supervisor approval. Service hours are Monday to Friday, 5:30am to 2:30pm. May be required to work alternative work schedules to support core service hours. Might have weekend work as well.

The Solid Waste Division is only closed on Thanksgiving, Christmas and New Year’s Day. In this position, you are considered an essential employee and will be expected to work during weather, health and other emergency events.

Union Representation: This position is represented by JCC L46 Electricians - T2C
Physical Environment/Requirements: The candidate must be able to work in confined spaces, outdoors in all weather, high traffic maintenance facility with possible adverse conditions such as noise and dust. The candidate must also have the ability to lift at least 50 lbs. at least once daily with or without assistance.

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 a skills test and one or more panel interviews.

To apply, submit the required Complete Application and Resume

Note: Additional documents won't be considered during minimum qualification screening.

For more information regarding this recruitment, please contact Sonali Sharma at sonsharma@kingcounty.gov .

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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.

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.

For inquiries about the specifics of this position, please contact the recruiter identified on this job posting.

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
12paid holidays each year plus twopersonal 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 programs

For additional information about employee benefits, visit our Benefits, Payroll, and Retirement Page .

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.

Closing Date/Time: 7/30/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

King County Water and Land Resources Division

206-477-4800

The Water and Land Resources Division is at the forefront of King County’s efforts to protect and restore clean water and healthy habitat and strengthen the resilience of communities, environment, and infrastructure in the face climate change. We are a dedicated workforce of more than 400 supported by an annual budget of ~$250 million. WLRD has a strong track record of developing innovative strategies for protecting working farms and forests, restoring habitat, protecting water quality, and ensuring people have equitable access to green space. We reduce flood hazards, manage stormwater facilities, and reduce toxic threats. Our Environmental Lab and Science section maintain high-quality data sets used in long term-water quality trend analysis and use Best Available Science to inform decision making. We house three salmon recovery forums and support the Land Conservation Initiative, which will preserve our last, most important natural lands and urban green spaces over the next 30 years. Our forestry and agricultural programs help people protect their lands and support local food production.

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Farwest Maintenance Location, Washington United States View Map

Salary: $104,987.58 - $133,077.57 Annually USD Annually
Salary Top: 133077

Posted: Jul 18, 2026
Location: Farwest Maintenance Location,Washington

Full Time
Construction and Skilled Trades

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