DSHS FTAA Truck Driver 2

State of Washington; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Washington, Dept. of Social and Health Services, is seeking a licensed CDL Truck Driver 2 for local runs at the Eastern State Hospital and Lakeland Village campuses. The role focuses on safe transport of staff and materials with a stable, though non-permanent, project timeline.

Responsibilities include driving a range of vehicles, loading/unloading, and essential safety checks. Applicants should have a Class A or B CDL with a P-1 Passenger Endorsement and at least one year of relevant

Qualifications

• Drivers must hold a Class A or B CDL with a P-1 Passenger Endorsement.
• Valid driver's license free from serious traffic violations.
• One year of experience operating commercial class vehicles of at least 18,000 GVW and/or transporting passengers. One year as Truck Driver 1 for Washington State may substitute.

Responsibilities

• Operate medium to large trucks, buses, and special vehicles between 28,000 GVW and 60,000 GVW to deliver food, laundry, furniture and supplies.
• Load, unload, and transport freight, mail and other packages by hand using liftgate, forklift, pallet jack and dolly.
• Transport staff safely on campus and on off-campus trips in vans or buses under all weather conditions.
• Perform daily safety inspections, log mileage, and maintain clean interiors and exteriors of vehicles.

Skills

Patience

Tolerance

Respect

Safety rules

Vehicle maintenance

Inclement weather driving

Load/unload equipment

Forklift knowledge

Tools

Forklift

Job description

Posting number: 2026-07170

Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services

Division: FTAA

Job classification: TRUCK DRIVER 2

Posting type: Open & Promotional

Categories: Transportation, Drivers

Summary

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.

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.

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 [phone]. Applicants who are deaf or hard of hearing may call through Washington Relay Service by dialing 7-1-1 or 1-800-833-6384.

Relationship and Reporting Structure (Nebotism) 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.

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