DSHS Maple Lane Truck Driver

State of Washington; Grand Mound (WA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium pay 5% on-site days

Job summary

State of Washington is seeking a Truck Driver 1 to operate light-duty vehicles across the Maple Lane Behavioral Health Treatment Center campus in Grand Mound. You will deliver mail, materials, supplies, food, and equipment, and assist in moving furniture and loading goods as needed.

The role requires safe operation in all weather, strong attention to logs and paperwork, and the ability to perform outdoor work. Dependable schedule and compliance with state policies are essential.

Qualifications

• Valid WA driver's license and driving record free from serious violations.
• Ability to perform heavy outdoor work and lift heavy objects repeatedly.
• Experience operating small light-duty trucks or vans or transporting others is desired.
• Capable of reading and writing SOP manuals, work orders, and logs.

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate small light-duty trucks, vans, and special vehicles to transport patients and employees; deliver mail, materials, supplies, food, laundry, furniture, and equipment.
• Load and unload materials, supplies, and food products to multiple locations on campus by hand and use of liftgate, forklift, pallet jack, and hand dolly.
• Safely move and set-up furniture from multiple floors across campus, transport food carts down long corridors.
• Climb in and out of vehicles safely in all weather conditions.
• Assist in collection and transporting of recycled materials to collection points.
• Plow snow and spread salt during seasonal weather.
• Clean exterior and interior of all vehicles; keep vehicles fueled & mileage logs maintained.

Skills

Valid WA driver's license

Heavy outdoor work

Operate light-duty trucks/vans

Read/write SOPs and logs

Job description

DSHS Maple Lane Truck Driver 1

DSHS's Finance, Technology, and Analytics Administration (FTAA) Maintenance and Operations Division (MOD) is looking to hire a Truck Driver who desire routine in their workday and consistency in their work schedule. This opportunity is located at the Behavioral Health Treatment Center Maple Lane in Grand Mound, near Centralia. Since you don’t have to worry about traffic, this job offers reduced stress from many other transportation jobs. Working with a small team, you'll operate light-duty and small vehicles to deliver goods throughout the campus.

• The work that you do safeguards the resources needed to care for and support our residents

• 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

Washington State offers one of the best benefit packages in the nation. We also offer a great selection of family health and retirement plans, generous paid leave, compensation increases, and training.

Some of what you will do

• Drive and operate small light-duty trucks, vans, and special vehicles to transport patients and employees; deliver mail, materials, supplies, food, laundry, furniture, and equipment

• Load and unload materials, supplies, and food products to multiple locations on campus by hand and use of liftgate, forklift, pallet jack, and hand dolly

• Safely move and set-up furniture from multiple floors across campus, transport food carts down long corridors

• Climb in and out of vehicles safely in all weather conditions

• Assist in collection and transporting of recycled materials to collection points

• Plow snow and spread salt during seasonal weather

• Clean exterior and interior of all vehicles; keep vehicles fueled & mileage logs maintained

Who should apply

• Valid WA driver's license, with driving record free from serious traffic violations

• Ability to perform heavy outdoor work and lifting heavy objects repeatedly

• Experience operating small light duty trucks or vans in safe and skillful manner or transporting others is desired

• Capable of reading/writing SOP manuals, work orders, logs

Schedule

Tuesday-Saturday 8:30am-5:00pm.

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 a fairness, access, and social justice commitment to your work with DSHS. We strive to support all Washingtonians, 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.

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 Disclosure

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