DSHS FFA Truck Driver 1

Description

DSHS FFA MOD Truck Driver 1

This role supports the transportation needs at Western State Hospital (WSH) and will perform various trucking driving duties.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

The schedule for this position will be 10:00am-6:30pm Sunday through Thursday with Friday/Saturday off.

Some Of What You Will Do

• Loading and unloading.
• Packages, mail between postal facility, guard station and campus buildings.
• Commissary deliveries and transfers of goods to buildings on campus.
• Food items, equipment, supplies and materials.
  
  

Perform Other Duties As Required

• Performs pre/post trip inspections on all equipment operated.
• Cleans exterior and interior of vehicles to include vacuuming.
• Operates, and preps snow/Ice removal, and sand spreading equipment to ensure roads are safe and accessible.
• Responsible for paperwork, record keeping, and mileage logs.
• Minor vehicle/equipment maintenance and repairs.
• Housekeeping of shop area.
  
  

Who should apply?

• High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate.
• A valid state driver's license is required.
• Six months to one year experience in working as a truck driver.
• Must have the ability to read, write and understand and follow written and oral instructions.
• Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration.
  
  

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 vincent.hamilton@dshs.wa.gov and reference job number 01607.

Supplemental Information

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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