DEPARTMENT OF ECONOMIC SECURITY

Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD)
2800 North Highway 87, Coolidge, Arizona, 85128

Salary: $35,360.00 - $39,520.00 

Grade: 11

Closing Date: November 26, 2025

Would you like to be part of an amazing team that helps Arizonans thrive? At the Department of Economic Security (DES), we strengthen individuals, families, and communities for a better quality of life. DES is looking for individuals that are committed to service, community, and teamwork. To learn more about DES please visit des.az.gov; or click on the link here  to view ‘Our DES’ video. Come join the DES Team!

The Department of Economic Security, Division of Developmental Disabilities (DDD), is seeking an experienced and highly motivated individual to join our team as a Driver. The Driver is responsible for picking up and delivering laundry to Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF). DDD provides individuals with developmental disabilities, and their families, services and supports that are flexible, high quality, and member driven. These services provide individuals with opportunities to exercise their rights and responsibilities of independent decision-making and engagement in the community.

Applicants for this position cannot be licensed or certified by the DDD Office of Licensing Certification and Regulation, cannot have a principal interest in or have a spouse or close family with principal interest in a DDD Qualified Vendor Agreement, and cannot be employed or subcontracted by a DDD Qualified Vendor.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities include but are not limited to:

• Pickup soiled laundry and deliver clean laundry to Intermediate Care Facilities (ICF). Assist in unloading, sorting, and weighing soiled laundry. Perform preventative maintenance on laundry carts. Sanitize box on delivery truck and laundry carts daily. As needed, assist with loading and unloading clean laundry into washing machines. Assist with moving laundry carts to dryers after the wash cycle.
• Obtain vehicle, following route, pick up carts, and load on van. Deliver linen to residential and program areas. Unload carts at the laundry wash area.
• Assist in folding and loading clean laundry into delivery carts.
• Perform housekeeping duties such as cleaning, mopping, scrubbing and organizing assigned area to assure a clean and sanitized working environment.
• Attend all monthly staff meetings / training.

Knowledge in:

• Delivery areas, scheduling, and proper lifting techniques
• Sanitation, safety procedures, and basic understanding of chemicals used to sanitize and disinfect
• Inventory procedures
• Equipment and vehicle preventative maintenance
• Reading, writing and basic math

Skills In:

• Safely drive a 1.5 ton box delivery truck; operating a vehicle on a routine basis
• Operate commercial laundry equipment to include washers and dryers
• Time management
• Attention to detail
• Transporting items without damage or loss

Ability to:

• Lift up to 50 lbs., push / pull heavy objects and stand for long periods of time
• Operate equipment and report equipment deficiencies and perform basic vehicle checks
• Clean, use and mix chemicals in equipment
• Understand written and verbal instructions
• Coordinate assignments to provide for adherence to timetables

The ideal candidate for this position will have:

• At least one year of delivery experience, preferably in laundry operations.

• If this position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job to conduct State business, then the following requirements apply: Driver’s License Requirements. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver's license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver's license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to Driver's license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operated a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) (R2-10-201.11).
• Employment may be contingent upon completion of a post-offer medical/physical examination and the agency’s ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• Employee shall have a valid Level One fingerprint clearance card issued pursuant to Arizona Revised Statute 41-1968 in order to work with children and vulnerable adults.
• Candidates for this position shall be subject to a search of both the Department of Child Safety Central Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 8-804 and the Adult Protective Services Registry pursuant to A.R.S. 46-459.
• Successfully pass background and reference check; employment is contingent upon completion of the above-mentioned process and the Agency's ability to reasonably accommodate any restrictions.
• All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Economic Security offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:

• Affordable medical, dental, life, and short-term disability insurance plans
• Participation in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS) and long-term disability plans
• 10 paid holidays per year
• Vacation time accrued at 4.00 hours bi-weekly for the first 3 years
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Sick time accrued at 3.70 hours bi-weekly
• Deferred compensation plan
• Wellness plans
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Stipend Opportunities
• Infant at Work Program
• Rideshare and Public Transit Subsidy
• Career Advancement & Employee Development Opportunities
• Flexible schedules to create a work/life balance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

State employees are required to participate in the Arizona State Retirement System (ASRS), the State sponsored retirement contribution plan and the Long-Term Disability (LTD) program after a 27-week waiting period. The ASRS defined benefit plan provides for life-long income upon retirement. You will also have the option to participate in a voluntary deferred compensation program to take advantage of tax-deferred retirement investments.

On, or shortly after, your first day of work you will be provided with additional information about the available insurance plans, enrollment instructions, submission deadlines and effective dates.

For questions about this career opportunity, please contact us Johanna Valdiviezo at 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@azdes.gov.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by contacting 480-919-6798 or JValdiviezo@azdes.gov. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow time to arrange the accommodation.