Vehicle Driver I

Texas Health & Human Services Commission•Vernon, TX

33d•Onsite

About The Position

Would you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on people's lives? Do you appreciate being around others like yourself who are dependable, trustworthy, hard workers who believe in the value of teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below. The Vehicle Driver I position performs routine (journey-level) motor vehicle operations. Work involves operating motor vehicles used to transport passengers or cargo and performing vehicle maintenance. The Vehicle Driver operates and maintains the motor vehicles on location. The drivers transport the food carts to the units promptly and in a sanitary manner to the correct location. Assumes the duties of a food service worker when short staffed or assigned. The Vehicle Driver has no supervisory or financial responsibilities but is accountable for assigned vehicles. Works under moderate supervision, with limited latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment. Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Requirements

Knowledge of safe motor vehicle operations
Knowledge of passenger and cargo loading and unloading methods
Knowledge of traffic rules and regulations
Knowledge of the preventative maintenance of motor vehicles
Skills to maneuver trucks in tight areas safely
Skills in operating motor vehicles
Ability to tell time and work on a schedule.
Ability to communicate with others in a cooperative and positive manner.
Ability to work in a physically challenging environment.
Ability to tolerate cold and hot weather conditions.
Ability to perform duties of a food service worker.
Ability to obey traffic laws, to follow schedules and instructions in operating motor vehicles, and to follow practices in loading and unloading cargo.
Minimum of Texas Class C driver's license in good standing required. Class B preferred.
Food Handlers Certification or obtain within the first 6 months.
Six (6) months of work experience.
One year of experience in the operation of motor vehicles on a commercial basis required.
Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.
Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.

Responsibilities

Attends work on a regular basis and may be asked to work a specific shift schedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime in accordance with agency leave policy and performs other duties as assigned.
Safely operates a Class C commercial vehicle, a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or below and/or a small truck that is towing a trailer, and other state vehicles in accordance with agency and facility rules/guidelines while obeying all state/federal/local traffic laws. Transports food, dishes and supplies to the units or designated areas as specified in the food service manual so that patients may eat without delay.
Cleans vehicles, trailers, dock areas and performs other duties according to the schedule.
Performs basic operator vehicle preventative maintenance checks. Specific checks will be made before, during and after operations; and reports any issues related to the vehicle as soon as possible. Processes and completes paperwork according to local/state guidelines and without significant errors or time delays. Records all fueling in the Fuel Log by recording date, mileage, and gallons at maintenance and mileage log in the truck. Completes detailed maintenance check list weekly/monthly.
Adheres to rotation policy and rotates milk and juice accordingly.
Performs the duties of a Food Service Worker when short staffed or as assigned.
Performs other duties as assigned. Other duties as assigned include but are not limited to actively participating and/or serving in a supporting role to meet the agency's obligations for disaster response and/or recovery or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation. Such participation may require an alternate shift pattern assignment and/or location.

Benefits

Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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