What are the responsibilities and job description for the DSHS FFA Truck Driver 1 position at State of Washington?
DSHS FFA MOD Truck Driver 1
The Facilities, Finance, and Analytics (FAA) Administration is looking for an individual who desires to transport cargo and passengers in and around the Western State Hospital (WSH) campus in Selah, WA.
Washington State offers one of the best benefits packages in the nation. We also offer a great selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, training, and compensation benefits for you and your family.
Some of what you will do:
- Drive and operate small light-duty trucks, vans, and special vehicles between 16,000 GVW and 24.000 GVW to deliver goods on the hospital campus.
- Drive the 15 passenger shuttle bus on and off campus.
- Assist in collecting and transporting recycled materials.
- Clean exterior and interior of vehicles.
- Operate snowplow, forklift, salt spreader, and other equipment.
- Work requires employees to be on their feet 75% of their workday on concrete and on similar type surface.
- Regularly push, pull, lift up to 50 lbs., bend and twist as needed.
- Must possess sufficient strength and agility to grasp, hold and handle a variety of objects, including tools, machinery, and products.
What we're Looking for:
- Must be able to operate manual and automatic transmissions.
- Ability to work indoors and outdoors in all weather conditions.
- Ability to operate box trucks and 15-passenger shuttles in a safe and skillful manner.
- Knowledge of state motor vehicle laws with the safe operation of equipment.
- Ability to be flexible to changing work hours.
- Experience working around noisy machines and potentially hazardous chemicals.
- Skilled at taking instructions that are verbal and written.
- Ability to work in a high-stress, fast-paced environment.
Who should apply?
- High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.
- Drivers with at least one year experience as a Truck Driver 1 or equivalent experience with the operation of commercial class trucks of 20.000 GVW.
- A valid driver's license free from serious traffic violations.
The Department of Social and Health Services’ (DSHS) vision that people find human services to shape their own lives requires that we come together with a sense of belonging, common purpose, shared values, and meaningful work. It is crucial to our agency’s vision that you bring an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color, people with physical, behavioral health, and intellectual disabilities, elders, LGBTQIA individuals, immigrants and refugees, and families building financial security.
Questions? Please contact jesus.hernandez@dshs.wa.gov or call the main Talent Acquisition line at 360-725-5810 and reference job number 2025-00495.
Prior to a new hire, a background check including criminal record history may be conducted. Information from the background check will not necessarily preclude employment but will be considered in determining the applicant’s suitability and competence to perform in the job. This announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies. Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license. Employees driving a privately owned vehicle on state business must have liability insurance on the privately owned vehicle.
Washington State Department of Social and Health Services is an equal opportunity employer and does not discriminate in any area of employment, its programs or services on the basis of age, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity/expression, marital status, race, creed, color, national origin, religion or beliefs, political affiliation, military status, honorably discharged veteran, Vietnam Era, recently separated or other protected veteran status, the presence of any sensory, mental, physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with a disability, equal pay or genetic information. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.
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Salary : $3,477 - $3,999
