Truck Driver 2

Washington State University • Pullman, WA

4d • $4,428 - $5,137 • Onsite

About The Position

As the Truck Driver 2, you operate trucks and specialized vehicles between 28,000 and 60,000 GVW, safely transporting materials and supplies across university buildings. You also run specialized equipment, including recycling balers, rotary paper shredders, steam‑treatment systems, dollies, pallet jacks, hydraulic lifts, and forklifts, as part of daily material‑handling operations.

Requirements

• Must have, or be able to obtain by time of hire, a valid driver’s license and meet requirements in accordance with SPPM 7.10 and departmental driving standards, AND at least one (1) year experience working as a Truck Driver 1; OR equivalent education/experience.
• Must have, or be able to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a forklift certification.
• Ability to operate multiple types of vehicles and equipment safely in all weather conditions and working environments.
• Ability to work a flexible schedule when necessary.
• Ability to work collaboratively across work groups in order to deliver positive outcomes.
• Willingness and ability to safely lift materials above 50 pounds.
• Physical ability to perform heavy outdoor work.

Nice To Haves

• Prior experience of recycling processes and commodities.
• Prior experience with hazardous or potentially hazardous materials.
• Class A or Class B Commercial Drivers License at time of hire.
• Experience operating Class B vehicles with 9-15 speed manual transmissions.

Responsibilities

• Operate trucks and specialized vehicles between 28,000 and 60,000 GVW, safely transporting materials and supplies across university buildings.
• Run specialized equipment, including recycling balers, rotary paper shredders, steam‑treatment systems, dollies, pallet jacks, hydraulic lifts, and forklifts, as part of daily material‑handling operations.

Benefits

• Paid sick and vacation leave
• Paid holidays
• Medical, dental, life and disability insurance package for employees and dependents
• Retirement
• Deferred compensation
• Optional supplemental retirement accounts
• Training and development
• Employee tuition waiver

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed