DSHS FTAA Truck Driver 2

State of Washington; Medical Lake (WA); On-site; USD 43,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Paid holidays

Vacation/Leave benefits

Job summary

Washington State Department of Social and Health Services (DSHS) seeks a licensed CDL Truck Driver 2 for the Eastern State Hospital and Lakeland Village campus in Medical Lake. Local, predictable home time, and a 5-6 month assignment offer stable employment with on-site vehicle operation and safety emphasis.

You will operate medium to large trucks and passenger vehicles, perform safety checks, log mileage, and assist with loading and unloading.

Qualifications

• Valid CDL with no restrictions for Class A or B and P-1 Passenger Endorsement.
• One year of experience operating commercial vehicles of at least 18,000 GVW or transporting passengers.
• Valid driver's license free from serious traffic violations; local driving with no overhead expenses.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium to large trucks and passenger vans on campus and local routes.
• Perform safety checks, log mileage and fuel, and maintain vehicle interiors and exteriors.
• Load/unload freight as needed and assist passengers when required.

Skills

CDL Class A/B

P-1 Passenger Endorsement

Safe driving

Job description

Truck Driver 2

DSHS's Finance, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA) is looking to hire a licensed CDL Truck Driver 2 for the Eastern State Hospital and Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center campus in Medical Lake. Imagine driving with less or no traffic, going home at the same time every day and creating opportunities for other activities. As a DSHS truck driver, these things will become your reality. Each day, you will have a routine and accomplish job responsibilities without the obstacles most CDL drivers confront in their workday.

Description

DSHS's Finance, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA) is looking to hire a licensed CDL Truck Driver 2 for the Eastern State Hospital and Lakeland Village Residential Habilitation Center campus in Medical Lake. Imagine driving with less or no traffic, going home at the same time every day and creating opportunities for other activities. As a DSHS truck driver, these things will become your reality. Each day, you will have a routine and accomplish job responsibilities without the obstacles most CDL drivers confront in their workday.

Please note: This is a non-perm position and is currently expected to last around 5-6 months. This may change due to business needs.

• You will have stable employment.
• All driving is local with no overhead expenses.
• You will work with a variety of transportation equipment.
• DSHS places your safety as a high priority with every intention to make your work responsibilities physically easier. We also provide allowance for protective equipment.
• The work that you do immediately contributes to the rehabilitation of others.
• 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.

Some Of What You Will Do

Our drivers operate medium to large trucks, buses, and special vehicles between 28,000 GVW and 60,000 GVW to safely deliver food, laundry, furniture, and commissary supplies. Operation of vehicles such as trash/recycle trucks, street sweepers, forklifts, fleet cars, and seasonal snow equipment is also possible. You will also load, unload, and transport freight, mail, and other packages by hand and use of liftgate, forklift, pallet jack, and hand dolly.

You will be responsible to transport staff safely and patiently throughout the campus and off-campus day trips during all weather conditions in passenger vans or buses, which may include assisting patients and clients in and out of the vehicle or on/off wheelchair lift. Climbing into trucks and out onto concrete is frequent. Safety inspections, fueling, maintaining mileage logs, cleaning interiors and exteriors of vehicles are considered daily responsibilities.

Who should apply?

• Drivers with no restrictions on their Class A or B CDL with a P-1 Passenger Endorsement.
• And valid driver's license free from serious traffic violations.
• And, one year of experience operating commercial class vehicles of at least 18,000 GVW and/or transporting passengers. One year as a Truck Driver 1 for Washington State, will substitute for this experience.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Highly skilled in patience, tolerance, and respect towards others, especially those demonstrating physical or personal needs.
• Knowledgeable in rules of safe operation of equipment and State Motor Vehicle laws.
• Experienced in servicing and maintaining automotive equipment helpful.
• Ability to drive in inclement weather.
• Capable to load/unload equipment.
• Forklift operation knowledge.

More than Just a Paycheck!

Employee benefits are not just about the kind of services you get, they are also about how much you may have to pay out of pocket. Washington State offers one of the most competitive benefits packages in the nation.

We understand that your life revolves around more than just your career. Like everyone, your first priority is ensuring that you and your family will maintain health and financial security. That's why choice is a key component of our benefits package. We have a selection of health and retirement plans, paid leave, staff training and other compensation benefits that you can mix and match to meet your current and future needs.

Read About Our Benefits

The following information describes typical benefits available for full-time employees who are expected to work more than six months. Actual benefits may vary by appointment type or be prorated for other than full-time work (e.g. part-time); view the job posting for benefits details for job types other than full-time.

If the position offers benefits which differ from the following, the job posting should include the specific benefits.

Insurance Benefits

Employees and their families are covered by medical (including vision), dental and basic life insurance. There are multiple medical plans with affordable monthly premiums that offer coverage throughout the state.

Staff are eligible to enroll each year in a medical flexible spending account which enables them to use tax-deferred dollars toward their health care expenses. Employees are also covered by basic life and long-term disability insurance, with the option to purchase additional coverage amounts.

To view premium rates, coverage choice in your area and how to enroll, please visit the Public Employees Benefits Board (PEBB) website. The Washington Wellness program from the Health Care Authority works with PEBB to support our workplace wellness programs.

Dependent care assistance allows the employee to save pre-tax dollars for a child or elder care expenses.

Other insurance coverage for auto, boat, home, and renter insurance is available through payroll deduction.

The Washington State Employee Assistance Program promotes the health and well-being of employees.

Retirement And Deferred Compensation

State Employees are members of the Washington Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS). New employees have the option of two employer contributed retirement programs. For additional information, check out the Department of Retirement Systems' web site.

Employees also have the ability to participate in the Deferred Compensation Program (DCP). This is a supplemental retirement savings program (similar to an IRA) that allows you control over the amount of pre-tax salary dollars you defer as well as the flexibility to choose between multiple investment options.

Social Security

All state employees are covered by the federal Social Security and Medicare systems. The state and the employee pay an equal amount into the system.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

If you are employed by a government or not-for-profit organization, and meet the qualifying criteria, you may be eligible to receive student loan forgiveness under the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Holidays

Full-time and part-time employees are entitled to paid holidays and one paid personal holiday per calendar year.

Employees who are members of certain Unions may be entitled to additional personal leave day(s), please refer to position specific Collective Bargaining Agreements for more information.

Full-time employees who work full monthly schedules qualify for holiday compensation if they are employed before the holiday and are in pay status for at least 80 nonovertime hours during the month of the holiday; or for the entire work shift preceding the holiday.

Part-time employees who are in pay status during the month of the holiday qualify for the holiday on a pro-rata basis. Compensation for holidays (including personal holiday) will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status in the month to that required for full-time employment, excluding all holiday hours. Pay status includes hours worked and time on paid leave.

Sick Leave

Full-time employees earn eight hours of sick leave per month. Overtime eligible employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month, earn a monthly proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Overtime exempt employees who are in pay status for less than 80 hours per month do not earn a monthly accrual of sick leave.

Sick leave accruals for part-time employees will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment. Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

Vacation (Annual Leave)

Full-time employees accrue vacation leave at the rates specified in WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA). Full-time employees who are in pay status for less than 80 nonovertime hours in a month do not earn a monthly accrual of vacation leave.

Part-time employees accrue vacation leave hours in accordance with WAC 357-31-165(1) or the applicable collective bargaining agreement (CBA) on a pro rata basis. Vacation leave accrual will be proportionate to the number of hours in pay status, in the month to that required for full-time employment.

Pay status includes hours worked, time on paid leave and paid holiday.

As provided in WAC 357-58-175, an employer may authorize a lump-sum accrual of vacation leave or accelerate the vacation leave accrual rate to support the recruitment and/or retention of a candidate or employee for a Washington Management Service position. Vacation leave accrual rates may only be accelerated using the rates established WAC 357-31-165.

Most agencies follow the civil service rules covering leave and holidays for exempt employees even though there is no requirement for them to do so. However, agencies are required to adhere to the applicable RCWs pertaining holidays and leave.

Military Leave

Washington State supports members of the armed forces with 21 days paid military leave per year.

Bereavement Leave

Most employees whose family member or household member dies, or for loss of pregnancy, are entitled to five (5) days of paid bereavement leave. In addition, the employer may approve other available leave types for the purpose of bereavement leave.

Additional Leave

Leave Sharing

Parental Leave

Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA)

Leave Without Pay

Please visit the State HR Website for more detailed information regarding benefits.

Updated 01-07-2026

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nevtipism) Disclosure

If you are selected for hire, you must disclose whether you have a relative, household member, close friend, or romantic partner within your potential supervisory chain of command. DSHS has a Relationships and the Reporting Structure policy that prohibits nepotism and can be reviewed here (Download PDF reader). Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

Questions?

Please contact DSHS Recruiter, Georgina Pringle, at [e-mail] and reference project number 07170.

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