DSHS FTAA Truck Driver 3

About the role

Put your driving skills to use. If you are an experienced Truck Driver and are looking for a change, we want to hear from you! We have an exciting fast-paced environment changing opportunity for a Truck Driver 3 at Western State Hospital (WSH) in Lakewood, WA. Pierce County employees are eligible to receive an Orca Card for transportation needs.

Work Schedule: 5:30 AM – 2:00 PM Friday- Tuesday

Responsibilities

• Drive and operate large vehicles rated 60,000 GCW or more.
• Operate semi-tractor trailer equipment and buses rated over 30 passenger capacity on and off-campus.
• Drive and operate a variety of vehicles to deliver materials, supplies, food, laundry, and equipment.
• Transport patients and employees.
• Operate a forklift or hand dolly to load, unload, and deliver materials, supplies, and groceries to multiple locations on the hospital grounds.
• Lead other Truck Drivers.
• Maintain records of equipment use, gasoline and oil consumption.
• Clean the exterior and interior of vehicles.

Requirements

• Two years of experience operating a commercial class truck rated 60,000 or more.
• Ability to operate heavy trucks in a safe and skillful manner.
• Ability to operate buses rated over 30 passenger capacity on and off-campus.
• Knowledge of rules of safe operation of equipment and state motor vehicle laws.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, changing environment.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

Professionals With The Following:

• Two years of full-time experience operating any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combined Weight Rating of 26,001 or more pounds.
• A Class-A Commercial Driver's License with P-1 Passenger endorsements.
• A driving record free of any serious driving offenses.

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.