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Washington State Department of Natural Resources Truck Driver in Tumwater, Washington
Truck Driver 3 *On-Call, Non-permanent, Represented position (WPEA) * Location: Tumwater, WA
Salary: $27.24 -- 31.61 Hourly
Review of applications is ongoing. We reserve the right to make a hiring decision or close this recruitment at any time after 03/17/2026. It is in your best interest to submit materials as soon as possible.
Responsibilities:
Operate a variety of weighted vehicles up to 60,000 Gross Combined Weight or more, including semi-tractor/trainer to pick up and deliver goods.
Conduct pre-operation checks for safety and all required equipment needed for operation in current weather conditions.
Check loads to ensure they are secure and not subject to damage during transport.
Maneuver a vehicle safely in difficult situations, such as narrow passageways and inclement weather.
Maintain the safety of the vehicle, and report needed maintenance.
Ensure vehicle safety and road readiness.
Perform before and after safety inspection of vehicle, add oils and lubricants as required, and report any needed repairs to Fire Cache Manager.
Pick up and deliver goods to customers:
- Serve as the Department of Natural Resources representative when interacting with customers, vendors, and other business partners.
- Participate directly in loading and/or unloading and placement of product, including utilizing hand trucks, pallet jacks, and/or forklifts.
- Ensure paperwork is completed for material picked up and delivered. Report paperwork or product discrepancies to the supervisor as soon as possible.
- Minimum 5 years of verifiable full-time experience operating any combination of vehicles with a Gross Combined Weight Rating (GCWR) of 80,000 or more pounds.
- A Valid "Class A" Commercial Driver's License (CDL) with an airbrake endorsement.
- Must be able to demonstrate experience in performing light service, inspections, and maintenance on automotive, small motorized, or heavy haul truck equipment.
- Must have a current DOT Medical Card
- Pre-employment CDL verification, work history background check, and drug testing will be required as a condition of employment. This position may be subject to pre-employment, random, and reasonable suspicion drug testing.
- Must pass the pre-employment drug test with "Not prohibited" results from the FMCSA Drug & Alcohol Clearinghouse.