DSHS Maple Lane Truck Driver

State of Washington•Thurston County - Grand Mound, WA

2d•Onsite

About The Position

DSHS's Finance, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA) Maintenance and Operations Division is hiring a Truck Driver at the Behavioral Health Treatment Center Maple Lane in Grand Mound, near Centralia. Working with a small team, the driver operates light-duty and small vehicles to transport people and deliver goods across the campus. The role supports the resources needed to care for residents and offers a routine workday and consistent schedule. The position is performed on-site. Opportunities performed on-site at this location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary. The schedule is Tuesday through Saturday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Washington State offers family health and retirement plans, paid leave, compensation increases, and training. A background check, including criminal record history, may be conducted before hire. The announcement may be used to fill multiple vacancies.

Requirements

Valid Washington driver's license with a driving record free from serious traffic violations.
Ability to perform heavy outdoor work and repeatedly lift heavy objects.
Ability to read and write SOP manuals, work orders, and logs.
Employees driving on state business must have a valid driver's license; employees using a privately owned vehicle on state business must carry liability insurance on that vehicle.

Nice To Haves

Experience operating small light-duty trucks or vans safely and skillfully, or transporting others.

Responsibilities

Drive and operate small light-duty trucks, vans, and special vehicles to transport patients and employees and deliver mail, materials, supplies, food, laundry, furniture, and equipment.
Load and unload materials, supplies, and food products at multiple campus locations by hand and with a liftgate, forklift, pallet jack, and hand dolly.
Move and set up furniture across multiple floors and transport food carts along campus corridors.
Climb in and out of vehicles safely in all weather conditions.
Assist with collecting and transporting recycled materials to collection points.
Plow snow and spread salt during seasonal weather.
Clean vehicle interiors and exteriors, keep vehicles fueled, and maintain mileage logs.