Shuttle Driver (Truck Driver 1) / Non-Permanent

State of Washington • Thurston County – Olympia, WA

4d • Onsite

About The Position

The Shuttle Driver provides safe, courteous, and efficient transportation for state employees and visitors across the Washington State Capitol Campus and nearby areas. The role transports passengers and equipment, maintains vehicles in a clean and operationally ready condition, and assists with campus parking enforcement. The position is with the Department of Enterprise Services’ Buildings & Grounds Division, which manages and maintains the Capitol Campus and other facilities.

Requirements

• Hold a valid driver's license free from serious traffic violations.
• Be able to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Have strong customer service skills and the ability to interact positively with diverse customers and coworkers.
• Be flexible to work varied days and nights.
• Demonstrate willingness to learn from new experiences, seek feedback, consider different perspectives, and continuously improve.
• Seek to understand the needs and experiences of customers, coworkers, and communities; identify and address barriers to access and participation with respectful, timely, and effective support.

Nice To Haves

• One year of experience operating small light-duty trucks and vans safely and skillfully.
• Experience and ability to transport and assist passengers in vehicles carrying 14 or fewer people.
• Knowledge of safe operation rules and equipment, state motor vehicle laws, rules governing state equipment, and methods, tools, and materials used in equipment service and maintenance.

Responsibilities

• Drive 8-passenger vans, light-duty trucks, and special vehicles across the Capitol Campus to transport passengers and equipment.
• Transport state employees, legislators, visitors, and cargo safely to designated locations.
• Assist passengers entering and exiting vehicles as needed.
• Report specialized equipment or accessibility needs to management.
• Clean shuttle vehicle interiors and exteriors, including vacuuming and washing windows.
• Fuel vehicles in accordance with department policies and procedures.
• Monitor campus parking areas during daily routes.
• Report parking policy violations to parking attendants.

What This Job Offers

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