WDVA Truck Driver , On-Call; recreation), Washington Soldiers

Trucker Driver 2 (On-Call, Recreation) - Washington Soldiers Home

Here is a wonderful chance to get your foot in the door as a state employee! We are now accepting applications for an on‑call (recreation) Truck Driver 2 at the historic Washington Soldiers Home in Orting, WA. This position will be used to provide services for the Washington Soldiers Home Recreation Therapy Department.

Homes 24/7 facility differential: Updated as of July 1, 2025:
This position is eligible for "Supplement Basic Shift Premium" for 24/7 Facilities. Employees who are assigned to a facility that provides direct care to residents, patients, and/or clients and whose duties are required to be performed on location will receive an additional one dollar ($1.00) per hour of supplemental basic shift premium for each hour of basic shift premium. This shift premium does not apply to overtime hours.

The supplemental basic shift premium shall expire on June 29, 2027.

* This position has been posted within the assigned pay range through Step L. Step M has not been published as this is considered the longevity step, in alignment with state HR compensation rules.

On‑call is defined as positions where the work is intermittent in nature, is sporadic and does not fit a particular pattern. On‑call employees are utilized to support operational staffing needs. Shifts for on‑call staff are scheduled on a rotational basis. The on‑call expectations for this position require that staff be available to work as needed, with a minimum availability of three shifts per week, on two different shifts.

This position is not eligible for telework.

Here at Washington State Department of Veterans Affairs (WDVA), we are passionate about our mission of "Serving Those Who Served." As a national leader in our advocacy for nearly 500,000 veterans and their family members, we strive to connect them to earned benefits as well as innovative programs focused on their overall health and wellness. In addition, we provide critical community services through a variety of programs, and at our four State Veterans Homes located in Orting, Port Orchard, Spokane, and Walla Walla.

These locations provide Medicare and Medicaid nursing home care to Veterans, including, in some instances, their spouses, widows, or Gold Star.

As a Truck Driver 2, you will be transporting residents to appointments and daily activities. Your safe and reliable driving will help us continue to serve those who served with passion!

• Prepare vehicle daily for safe operation via checklist and walk through inspections.
• Ensure all tie downs are present and functioning.
• Verify schedule within dispatch office and collect lunches for residents as necessary.
• Drive residents to appointments safely and efficiently.
• Assist residents prior to and during appointments with check‑in, appointment preparation, and post‑appointment activities.
• Receive residents from nursing staff ready to transport and ensure that medications and documents are secured prior to transport.
• Maintain clean vehicles.
• Refuel vehicles and perform minor/major maintenance.
• Prepare daily transportation log and reimbursement form when required. And more!

• Must be proficient in English language and be able to read, write, and speak English.
• Valid driver's license and at least one (1) year of experience working as a Truck Driver 1, OR, Equivalent education/experience.
• Class C Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) with appropriate endorsement as required by Washington state and federal law to operate assigned vehicles (or have the ability to obtain a CDL prior to hire).

• Two (2) years of experience as a truck driver.
• Minor vehicle maintenance experience on transportation vehicles such as maintaining fluid levels, battery checks, monitor operation of lifts on W/C buses, etc.
• Experience with the operation and maintenance of all safety and medical devices carried on the vehicles.
• Knowledge of safe lifting methods and general safety precautions for transfer of residents.
• Experience maintaining quality, safety and/or infection control standards.
• Knowledge of aseptic procedures and infection control, as related to…