Initial Posting Date:

05/08/2025

Application Deadline:

05/18/2025

Agency:

Department of Human Services

Salary Range:

$3,705 - $5,066

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Truck Driver 1

Job Description:

The Oregon Department of Human Services is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are guided by our Equity North Star and our vision for a positive RiSE organizational culture that advances equity and diversity. We encourage applications from members of historically underrepresented racial/ethnic groups, women, individuals with disabilities, veterans, LGBTQIA2S+ community members, and others to help us achieve our vision of a diverse and inclusive community.

Opportunity awaits! We're in search of leaders committed to promoting and fostering a diverse and qualified workforce where individuals feel welcome, appreciated, and valued for all they bring to the organization. A truck driver's job involves safely operating a commercial vehicle to transport goods and materials over varying distances, sometimes over long routes. Their duties include planning routes, loading and unloading cargo, maintaining their vehicle, and complying with traffic laws and regulations. If this position aligns with your skills and career goals, consider taking on a key role in our team as the (Truck Driver-1, Office of Logistics/Oregon Resilience Emergency Management Program) for the Oregon Department of Human Services (ODHS).

About the Resilience and Emergency Management Program

The Office of Resilience and Emergency Management's (OREM) purpose is to prevent, protect, mitigate, respond to, and recover from natural, technical, and human-caused threats and hazards. The unit works closely with federal, state, local, and tribal governments; a wide array of private partners; ODHS programs and disaster survivors. OREM and the Office of Health, Safety and Emergency Services work together to help ODHS programs in their work to keep Oregonians they serve safe during disasters. OREM is also responsible for mass care (primarily shelter and meals) following a disaster and for emergency social services during the recovery period.

Summary of Duties

As a Truck Driver, you will

The purpose of this position is to support the mission of ESF 6 and SRF 4 to deliver supplies to communities impacted by emergencies. You will be responsible for the statewide delivery and backhaul of products in preparation for, or in response to, mass shelter needs, serving other state agencies, food banks, and vendors. You will aid in daily operations, including the receipt, inspection, storage, issuance, and documentation of supplies crucial to the institution's operational requirements, as well as uphold precise records for additions and removals in the inventory management system.

• Driving and Operation: Operate delivery truck without a class A Commercial Driver’s License, safe operation of equipment which includes non-CDL vehicles, forklifts, pallet jacks, and light duty vehicles, pick up or Deliver goods to institutions and other specified locations though out the state, ensure safe loading, unloading and accountability of products.
• Receivables: Assist with receiving various commodities from vendors and freight delivery companies, verify purchase order specifications, indicating quantities received, vendor invoice numbers, and any discrepancies or damaged shipments.
• Supply Requests: Fill Warehouse supply Requisitions, enter orders and maintain stock levels, compile/prepare documents for input into inventory management system, assist inventory and supply specialists as assigned.
• Inventory: Assist with special and/or physical inventories, perform special and/or quarterly physical inventories of warehouse stock items to assure accurate stock levels and compliance with governing directives.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must have a Class B and below Oregon valid driver license, and satisfactory driving record.

Essential Attributes

We are looking for candidates with:

• Logistics: Experience understanding of loading and unloading procedures, cargo securing, and maintaining accurate records,
• Driving Proficiency: Experience operating heavy and/or light motorized equipment.
• Vehicle Maintenance: Experience performing minor servicing of equipment, including pre-trip and post-trip inspections, and the ability to identify and report issues.
• Time Management: Experience adhering to delivery schedules and managing time efficiently.
• Problem-Solving: Experience dealing with unexpected situations, such as accidents or mechanical issues.
• Communication: Experience communicating clearly and concisely with dispatchers, customers, and co-workers.
• Adaptability: Experience adjusting to changing conditions, such as weather or traffic.
• Safety Awareness: Experience to all safety protocols, such as wearing seat belts, using safety lighting, and following accident procedures.
• Physical Fitness: Being able to lift heavy items, climb in and out of trucks, and withstand long hours of driving.

Attention all candidates! A cover letter is encouraged. Clearly describe how you meet the minimum qualifications and essential attributes in your application materials. Your application materials will determine if you are selected to move forward in the selection process. Please include detailed work and education history.

• Please make sure your application materials, resume and job history, are clearly outlined as this information will be used to determine your starting salary range. Note: Your resume and cover letter may be uploaded in the Resume/CV field on the online application.
• The use of outside resources such as Artificial Intelligence software during applicant skill assessments, examinations, and/or interviews is prohibited unless otherwise stated by the hiring agency. Unauthorized use of outside resources during the hiring process will result in disqualification.

Working Conditions

• This position does not offer remote or hybrid work options. Requires on-site work in the Aumsville (3455 Aumsville Hwy SE, Salem OR 97317) warehouse.
• Work schedule: Monday to Friday, 8:00am to 5:00 pm, with a possibility of weekends, depending on activation.
• Requires physical ability to perform heavy lifting for short duration on a daily basis, and load and offload supply shipments during inclement weather conditions.
• Subjected to hazards associated with a disaster response and delivery sites.
• Requires operating a forklift, pallet jack, box truck with a pneumatic lift gate, trailers, ATV, and various motor pool vehicles.
• Daily work is performed in a warehouse environment.
• Emergency response and hazardous driving may be required.
• Occasional out of state travel is required.
• Incumbent must be proficient in multiple vehicles platforms.

Background Checks and Requirements

• If selected as a finalist, we will conduct a criminal history and background check. Adverse criminal history or background check may lead to disqualification. Additional background check information.
• The Oregon Department of Human Services does not offer visa sponsorship. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the US Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States. ODHS will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Benefits

• ODHS Employee Resource Group communities that promote shared learning.
• Cost of Living Adjustments.
• Annual salary increases (until you reach the top of the listed salary range).
• Amazing benefits package.
• Possible eligibility for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.

Employment Preference

Veterans’ preference:

• Veterans’ preference information.
• How to submit your Veteran documents for preference. Please do not attach your Veterans’ preference documentation in the Resume/CV field of your application.

General Information

• This is a permanent, full-time position and is represented by the Service Employees International Union (SEIU).
• This recruitment may be used to fill future vacancies in the same classification.

Contact Information

We invite you to contact the recruiter for accommodation requests under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), application questions or job-specific questions.

• The recruiter for this position is Nora Leyva Esquivel. If you contact the recruiter, please include the job requisition number: REQ-180140.
• Email: Nora.L.LEYVA-ESQUIVEL@odhs.oregon.gov
• Phone (call or text): 503-269-4222