Shuttle Driver (Truck Driver 1) / Non-Permanent

About the role

• This recruitment may be used to fill two positions-

The hiring authority reserves the right to offer the position at any time after the required posting period, and during the recruitment process.

It is to the applicant's advantage to apply as early as possible.

Schedule: These are two, non-permanent positions. Each will receive one of the following shifts: Monday - Friday, 6:00AM - 3:00PM or 10:00AM - 7:00PM

This position may require overtime work; overtime assignments will follow the applicable collective bargaining agreement.

The Department of Enterprise Services (DES) provides centralized business services to state government agencies; to other public entities such as cities, counties and tribes; and to Washington residents. DES’ mission is to strengthen the business of government for a sustainable and just future. Learn more about DES.

The Buildings & Grounds Division (B&G) is responsible for the Capitol Campus and Department of Enterprise Services (DES) managed building operations, stewardship, and historic preservation.

B&G provides service to over 42 agencies, maintains, operates and preserves the 486-acre state Capitol Campus in Olympia, including more than 31 buildings, 18 public monuments, over 6,000 parking stalls, four state parks, a 260-acre lake, and off-campus facilities in five counties which include Thurston, King, Cowlitz, Yakima, and Clark counties.

B&G executes these responsibilities through the following service programs: Facilities Operations, Grounds Operations, Leadership and Admin, Maintenance & Repairs, Support Services (Custodial).

About the Opportunity

As a Shuttle Driver, you will provide safe, courteous, and efficient transportation to state employees and visitors across the Washington State Capitol Campus and surrounding neighborhood. In this dynamic role, you will transport passengers and equipment, maintain vehicle cleanliness and operational readiness, and assist with campus parking enforcement to support daily operations.

Some of What You’ll Enjoy Doing Includes

• Drive 8-passenger vans, light-duty trucks, and special vehicles across the Capitol Campus to transport passengers and equipment.
• Safely shuttle state employees, legislators, visitors, and cargo to designated locations.
• Assist passengers getting in and out of vehicles as needed.
• Report any specialized equipment or accessibility needs to management.
• Maintain clean shuttle interiors and exteriors by washing windows and vacuuming.
• Keep vehicles properly fueled following all department policies and procedures.
• Monitor campus parking areas during daily routes.
• Support parking enforcement by reporting any policy violations to attendants.
• Clean the exterior and interior of shuttle vehicles, including vacuuming and window washing.

Required Qualifications

• Valid Driver's License, free from serious traffic violations
• Ability to read, write, speak, and understand English.
• Strong customer service skills and the ability to interact positively with a diverse population of customers and co-workers.
• Flexibility to work varied days and nights.

Diversity Equity and Inclusion (DEI) Competencies

Incumbents to this position must possess and demonstrate the following competencies:

• Take action to learn and grow: Demonstrate a willingness to learn from new experiences, seek feedback, consider different perspectives, and continuously improve knowledge, skills, communication, and approaches to work.
• Take action to meet the needs of others: Seek to understand the needs and experiences of customers, coworkers, and communities. Identify barriers to access and participation and address them before they become obstacles for the people we serve, providing support that is respectful, timely, and effective.

Preferred Qualifications

• One (1) year of experience operating small light-duty trucks and vans safely and skillfully.
• Experience and ability to transport and assist passengers in vehicles of 14 people or fewer.
• Knowledge of rules of safe operation and equipment, state motor vehicle laws, and the rules governing the operation of state equipment, methods, tools, and materials used in service and maintaining equipment.

How to apply

Please provide the following documents in order to be considered; failure to do so may result in you not being considered for the position:

• A letter of interest, describing how you meet the qualifications for this position as outlined in the job posting;
• A current resume, detailing experience, and education; and
• A current list of at least three (3) professional references with current contact information (attached or available to provide at the time of interview)

Note

• By submitting these materials, you are indicating that all information is true and correct.
• The state may verify information.
• Any untruthful or misleading information is cause for removal from the applicant pool or dismissal if employed.
• A resume will not substitute for completing the “duties summary” section or supplemental questions of the application.
• Please do not “refer to resume” for detail, or your application may be disqualified.

Union Inclusion

This position is included in a bargaining unit represented by the Washington Federation of State Employees (WFSE).