DSHS FTAA Truck Driver 2

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DSHS FTAA Truck Driver 2

Are you eager to take your truck driving skills to the next level? We have an opportunity within the Maintenance and Operations Division (MOD) to enhance your career as a Truck Driver 2 located in Medical Lake, WA. You will experience the rewarding feeling of being alongside a dedicated team that shares your commitment to success!

This position is On-Call and there are no set hours/schedule. This position will be used to augment staff during periods of heavy workloads and to fill sick and vacation days.

Some of what you will do:

• Drive one and operate medium to large trucks, special vehicles, large vehicles and large delivery vans.
• Pick up and deliver various supplies, equipment, and furniture by operating a forklift or hand dolly.
• Pick up refuse containers by operating a garbage truck.
• Assists in the collection and transporting of recycled materials.
• Clean exterior and interior of vehicles including vacuuming.
• Transport clients and patients.
• Deliver food and laundry.

What we are looking for:

• Work indoors and outdoors with all tools and equipment relevant to the transportation trade.
• Drive and operate a variety of vehicles and equipment such as trucks, van, forklifts, etc.
• Perform the physical requirements of this position.
• Workaround potentially hazardous chemicals such as gasoline, diesel, and contaminated laundry.
• Should possess a CDL class A or B license with passenger endorsement and no air brake restriction.

Who should apply?

• Drivers with no restrictions on their Class B CDL with a P-1 Passenger Endorsement with no Air-Brake restriction up to 26,000 GVW.
• And valid driver's license free from serious traffic violations.
• And one year of experience operating commercial class vehicles of at least 18,000 GVW and/or transporting passengers.

Note: One year as a Truck Driver 1 for Washington State, will substitute for this experience.

Interested? Please apply and include the following:

• Updated resume
• Three professional references with contact information
• Your current contact information

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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 09070.

Additional 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.

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