DSHS FTAA Truck Driver 3
State of WashingtonAbout the role
Posting number: 2026-06589
Department: Dept. of Social and Health Services
Division: FTAA
Job classification: TRUCK DRIVER 3
Posting type: Open & Promotional
Categories: Trades, Transportation, Customer Service, Drivers, Automotive
Summary
DSHS FTAA Truck Driver 3Put 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
Here is some of what you will be doing:
- 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.
- 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.
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.
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.
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 (360) 725-5810.
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