SENIOR MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR - 60005971

State of FloridaCHATTAHOOCHEE, FL
$34,760 - $36,983Onsite

About The Position

This is a highly responsible and professional position serving as Senior Motor Vehicle Operator within Food Services. The ideal candidate will be a collaborative team player who works seamlessly across all sections within the program office. This role requires the use of independent judgment, a proactive approach to responsibilities, and exceptional attention to detail. If you are driven, organized, and thrive in a fast-paced environment, we encourage you to apply. Within DCF, the Substance Abuse and Mental Health (SAMH) Program office is recognized as the single state authority for substance abuse and mental health services. The Office of SAMH is statutorily responsible for the planning, evaluation, and implementation of a comprehensive statewide system of care for the prevention, treatment, and recovery of children and adults with serious mental illnesses or substance use disorders. Florida State Hospital (FSH) is a mental health treatment facility owned and operated by the State of Florida and is part of the Department of Children and Families. The department’s mission is to “work in partnership with local communities to protect the vulnerable, promote strong and economically self-sufficient families, and advance personal and family recovery and resiliency.” FLORIDA STATE HOSPITAL IS A TOBACCO FREE FACILITY. TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THIS POSITION RESPONSES TO THE QUALIFYING QUESTIONS ARE REQUIRED AND MUST BE VERIFIABLE BASED ON YOUR SUBMITTED APPLICATION.

Requirements

  • Knowledge of the rules of the road.
  • Knowledge of the procedures for operating a variety of motor vehicles.
  • Skill in operating a motor vehicle.
  • Ability to perform light maintenance and service work.
  • Ability to communicate effectively.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
  • In accordance with Florida Statute 322, possession of a Classified Driver's License appropriate to the type of vehicle operated and one year of experience operating a motor vehicle.
  • Candidate Profile (application) must be complete in its entirety.
  • Work History - entered with the most recent/current listed first: Any and all State of Florida jobs, Any and all Florida University jobs, All periods of employment, Periods of unemployment, Gaps 3 months or more, Education, Volunteer Experience.
  • Include supervisor names and phone numbers including current place of employment.
  • Gaps 3 months or more must be addressed – you will need to account for and explain any gaps in employment including unemployment. You can either list these in your application under Period of Employment or attach a word document listing your gaps.
  • Experience, education, training, knowledge, skills and/or abilities as well as responses to pre-qualifying questions must be verifiable to meet the minimum qualifications.
  • If claiming Right to First Interview, candidate MUST attach a copy of your official layoff letter when applying. This only applies to employees laid off from Career Service positions.

Nice To Haves

  • This position requires the incumbent to be knowledgeable of and utilize the principles of Total Quality Management.
  • This position requires lifting, pulling and squatting.

Responsibilities

  • Drives one and one-half to two and one-half ton trucks.
  • Carefully loading food carts containing resident trays and beverage containers onto trucks for timely delivery to units, following delivery schedule.
  • Checks tray line cooler for resident snacks and delivers to units.
  • Documents deliveries to units on log sheets.
  • Delivers bulk food carts to Central Forensic.
  • May deliver food for special functions.
  • Picks up trays’ carts and bulk food carts from units after mealtime.
  • Unloads and pushes carts into hallway to dish room.
  • Cleans and sanitizes loading docks, areas around loading docks, food carts and utility carts.
  • Cleans and sanitizes trucks after each meal.
  • Completes cleaning matrix.
  • Performs light maintenance and service work such as ensuring trucks have water, oil and gas.
  • Notifies transportation if repair work is needed.
  • Delivers late trays to units as needed.
  • May delivery other food items to units as assigned.
  • Pre-preps the bake shop area.
  • Attends in-service training and meetings as assigned.
  • While on duty, follows and carries out Florida State Hospital Unit/Department safety practices and policies.
  • Performs other related duties as assigned.

Benefits

  • Working for the State of Florida is more than a paycheck. The State’s total compensation package for employees features a highly competitive set of employee benefits.
  • For a more complete list of benefits, visit www.mybenefits.myflorida.com.
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