DSHS Maple Lane Truck Driver

State of Washington

Pasco (WA)

On-site

USD 30,000 - 39,000

Full time

6 days ago

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Job summary

DSHS Maple Lane Truck Driver 1 in Washington state seeks a reliable driver to operate light-duty trucks and vans across the Maple Lane campus in Grand Mound near Centralia. The role emphasizes routine, a consistent schedule, and working with a small team to deliver goods while supporting residents and staff.

On-site work with a potential 5% premium pay for three days a week; Washington State benefits and retirement plans accompany competitive compensation.

Qualifications

Valid WA driver’s license with clean driving record.
Ability to operate light-duty trucks and vans safely.
Capable of lifting heavy objects repeatedly and performing outdoor work.

Responsibilities

Drive and operate small light-duty trucks, vans, and specialty vehicles to transport items across campus.
Load/unload materials and use lift equipment as needed.
Keep exterior/interior vehicles clean and maintain logs.
Assist in moving furniture and equipment on campus.
Plow snow and spread salt during winter conditions.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Vehicle operation

Safety awareness

Lifting ability

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

Description

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.

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.

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. Applicants whose appointment would result in a prohibited reporting relationship are not eligible for appointment to that position.

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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.

Note:

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.

Note:

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, 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.

Note:

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

Do you possess a valid state driver's license free of serious infractions?

Are you able to repeatedly mount/dismount and haul various assets throughout a standard workday?

Are you able to repeatedly lift/push/pull/carry a minimum of 50 pounds throughout a standard workday?

Are you able to work a non-standard work week?

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