DSHS FFA Truck Driver 1

Description
DSHS FFA MOD Truck Driver 1

The Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS), Facilities, Finance, and Analytics Administration (FFA) is looking to hire a Truck Driver based in Buckley, WA! This role supports the transportation needs at Rainier School and will perform various trucking driving duties.

Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs. Opportunities performed on-site at this work location at least three days a week may be eligible for an additional 5% premium pay in addition to the advertised salary.

The schedule for this position will be Saturday and Sunday will be 5:30 am – 2:00 pm and Mon-Wed 6:00 am-2:30 pm with Thursday and Friday as off.

Some of what you will do:

Loading and unloading:
Moving items around our campus
Commissary deliveries and transfers of goods to buildings on campus
Perform other duties as required:

Performs pre/post trip inspections on all equipment operated
Cleans exterior and interior of vehicles to include vacuuming
Operates, and preps snow/Ice removal, and sand spreading equipment to ensure roads are safe and accessible
Responsible for paperwork, record keeping, and mileage logs
Minor vehicle/equipment maintenance and repairs
Housekeeping of shop area

Who should apply?

High school graduation or possession of a GED certificate
A valid state driver’s license is required
Physical ability to lift 50 lbs and work outside in any and all weather conditions perform required work
Six months to one year experience in working as a truck driver.
Must have the ability to read, write and understand and follow written and oral instructions
Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration
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 an equity, anti-racism, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to create greater access and affirming representation of the communities we serve, 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 reema.goyal@dshs.wa.gov OR call (360) 725-5810 and reference job number 12426.

Supplemental 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. Persons requiring accommodation in the application process or this job announcement in an alternative format may contact the Recruiter at (360) 725-5810. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.