Initial Posting Date:

03/23/2026

Application Deadline:

04/02/2026

Agency:

Department of Corrections

Salary Range:

$5,233 - $6,903

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Truck Driver 2 (Salem)

Job Description:

Truck Driver 2 (Salem)

Central Distribution Center – Salem, Oregon

Oregon Department of Corrections

Are you a skilled driver who takes pride in delivering more than just goods? Do you want to play a vital role in supporting public safety and statewide operations? The Oregon Department of Corrections is seeking a reliable and professional Truck Driver to join our dynamic team.

About the Job – Your Role

As a Truck Driver with ODOC, you’ll be more than just a driver – you’ll be a key player in the operational success of institutions across Oregon. You’ll be responsible for statewide delivery and back haul of products to correctional institutions, other state agencies, food banks, and vendors. In addition to driving, you’ll assist with day-to-day logistics such as:

• Receipt and inspection of goods
• Storing and issuing supplies
• Maintaining accurate inventory records
• System data entry for tracking incoming and outgoing supplies
• Supervise adult in custody workers outside secure perimeter

Your work ensures that our institutions remain stocked with the resources they need to function efficiently and safely.

This position is represented by American Federation of State, County, and Municipal Employees (AFSCME). This position may be eligible for Police & Fire (P&F) benefits through Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), as defined by statute.

Minimum Qualifications

The Truck Driver 2 operates vehicles with a 26,001 gross vehicle weight rating or higher.

• Oregon Class A commercial driver license.
• Must be able to obtain a Class A without automatic restrictions within 5 months of employment. (E)
• Must be able to obtain a passenger endorsement within 5 months of employment.

Requested Skills

• Minimum of 2 years’ experience
• Experience hauling 53’ trailers
• Experience changing tires, installing chains and use of jumper cables
• Forklift experience
• Maintaining inventory of tools
• Preparing detailed written records of work accomplished and transactions completed
• Safely operating a motor vehicle in all types of weather and road conditions
• Basic Computer skills, including, Outlook, Microsoft Word and Excel

Application Information

• In the Work Experience section of your application make sure to include the dates and duties of all relevant positions and details to support how you meet these attributes. If you do not include education or work experience meeting the minimum qualifications, you will not be considered for the position. Only the candidates whose experience most closely matches the qualifications and requested skills of this position will be invited to interview. Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications on or before the job posting close date.
• The job posting closes at 11:59 PM (PDT/PST) on the close date. After you submit your application, be sure to respond to the two questionnaires relating to public records requests and veterans’ preference