Truck Driver 3 Full-Time / Non-Permanent

Full Job Description

Schedule: 40 hrs./week, Monday-Friday, 7am-3:30pm

Travel Requirements: This position travels daily throughout Western Washington State and on occasion over the Cascades to Yakima and Wenatchee.

What you will be doing:The Surplus Operations’ primary responsibilities are to keep State and Federal surplus property out of the landfills (reutilizing property wherever possible) and to maximize the dollars that are returned to agencies.

Under the direction of the Equipment Operator Supervisor, this position is responsible to safely operate a semi-tractor trailer combination vehicles rated at 80,000 Gross Combined Weight (GCW) to transport standard surplus items that our customers wish for us to pick up from their location in the form of pallets and/or loose items that consist of furniture, electronics and equipment from state agencies and the states poly-subs.Please note: this position isn't solely a driving position.

As a Truck Driver 3, you'll be loading and unloading the truck, too, using dollies and other equipment.

Who we are:
The Department of Enterprise Services (DES)provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.

Requirements

The majority of work is performed getting in and out of vehicles of varying sizes. Deliveries are made to multiple locations within tight timelines. Traffic delays, mechanical problems and breakdowns, inclement weather, and physical demands of loading and unloading heavy items are to be expected. Some work is performed in a non-climate controlled warehouse and you will be exposed to excessive dust. Must be willing and able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods in noisy conditions without loss of concentration. You will have frequent contact with internal and external customers. Interpersonal skills are required. It is of the upmost importance that all communication is done with a positive attitude and in a professional manner. Must be able to answer questions about services and provide accurate information. Must be able to defuse customer concerns.

What you will be doing:

• Surplus Loading/Unloading and Deliveries

  • Driving a truck semi-tractor trailer combinations primarily a van trailer (will train and operate a car hauler, straight deck and lowboy trailers as needed) in a safe manner around the state for the purposes of picking up and delivering surplus equipment from state agencies and our poly-subs
  • Perform Pre-Trip daily
  • Operate and maintain forklift and pallet jacks according to policy, regulations, and recognized standards
  • Maintain current forklift operator’s card
  • Uses hand dollies, wheel dollies, pallet jacks (walk-behind and riding), and forklift trucks to load and unload surplus into and out of our trailers
  • Evaluate and schedule weekly with customers based on current open documents in SRMS
    

• Scheduling and routing for daily pickups and deliveries

  • Use systematic methods for routing to accomplish the most efficient plan/route for pickups and deliveries of surplus items within the 30 business day metrics for Surplus Operations

• Customer Service

  • Show a sincere interest in customers and their needs

  • Work with receiving team to understand their role and ways to help them

Qualifications

Work Setting, including hazards:

Majority of work is performed getting in and out of vehicles of varying sizes. Deliveries are made to multiple locations within tight timelines.

Traffic delays, mechanical problems and breakdowns, inclement weather, and physical demands of loading and unloading heavy items are to be expected.

Some work is performed in a non-climate controlled warehouse and you may be exposed to excessive dust.

Must be willing and able to sit and/or stand for prolonged periods in noisy conditions without loss of concentration.

Tools and Equipment:

Must be able to safely operate motor vehicles, heavy equipment (Tractor Peterbilt, flatbed, car hauler, box truck, 32’-45’ dry van trailer, 40’ swing door trailer, misc.

trailers, electric wench, heavy duty all-terrain forklift, tie downs, hand trucks, forklifts, dock plates, cell phone, and, pallet jacks standard office equipment including a computer, handheld tracking device, telephone, printer, and copy machine.

REQUIRED:

High school diploma or GED
AND

• Two (2) years of full-time experience operating any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 80,000 or more pounds and a class A Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements as required by Federal law
• Possess a valid driver’s license free from any serious traffic violations AND the ability to obtain and maintain appropriate endorsements
• Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug screening (see Supplemental section regarding FMCSA clearinghouse details and other drug and alcohol testing)

Additional Information

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting;
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)
• ONLY if selected for hire, you must provide a current copy of your Driver's Abstract. (Please note you will have a $15 fee)
  • and willing to provide one every year of employment moving forward.

**Do not attach any documents that include photos or private information (social security number, year of birth, etc.).

NOTE: By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct. The state may verify information.

Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.

A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section or supplemental questions of the application.

Please do not “refer to resume” for detail, or your application may be disqualified.

Opportunity for All:

The Department of Enterprise Services celebrates our differences and we are committed to a workplace that supports equal opportunity employment and inclusion regardless of race, creed, color, national origin, citizenship or immigration status, marital status, families with children (including pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity diversity, age, status as a protected veteran, honorably discharged veteran or military status, status as an individual with the presence of any sensory, mental, or physical disability or the use of a trained dog guide or service animal by a person with disabilities or other applicable legally protected characteristics.

We will also consider qualified applicants with criminal histories, consistent with applicable federal, state and local laws.

You are welcome to include the name and pronoun you would like to be referred to in your materials and we will honor this as you interact with our organization.

Contact Information:

Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through the Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6388.

For questions about this recruitment or to request a reasonable accommodation in the application process, contact Angie Anderson at (360) 407-8446 or email jobs@des.wa.gov.