Vehicle Driver I

TX-HHSC-DSHS-DFPS•San Antonio, TX

19d•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 performs complex (journey-level) motor vehicle operations and work under the supervision of the Regional Laundry Director. The Regional Laundries deliver, pick-up, and process linens for both State Hospitals and State Supported Living Centers. Work involves operating a Class B commercial single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or heavier and/or any vehicle that is towing another vehicle weighing up to 10,000 lbs. to transport cargo between state owned facilities. The Vehicle Driver II follows a predetermined schedule to deliver and pick up cargo from facilities in the state on and off campus. The Vehicle Driver II is responsible for ensuring that the cargo is handled in a manner consistent with facility rules and regulations. Duties include maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle and the cargo space in a sanitary manner and operating motorized vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with facility rules and state traffic laws to deliver and pick up cargo as scheduled. The Vehicle Driver II is required to maintain forms and records pertaining to vehicle operations. The completion of work requires use of established methods and/or techniques. The Vehicle Driver II assists in all areas at the laundry production site and/or laundry distribution sites. The Vehicle Driver I has no financial responsibility but is accountable for assigned property. All tasks will be performed within established time frames. Works under general supervision, with moderate 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. This position may be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on evenings, nights and/or weekends.

Requirements

Knowledge of safe motor vehicle operations and preventative maintenance
Knowledge of safe cargo loading/unloading, storage, and securing methods
Knowledge of operations/instruction manuals, and safety materials
Knowledge of all Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) driving rules and regulations
Knowledge of infection control policies
Knowledge of laundering techniques and procedures
Skills and safety in operating a single vehicle with a GVWR of under 26,001 lbs. or lighter and/or any vehicle that is towing another vehicle rated less than 10,000 lbs.
Verbal and written communications skills with internal customers and external vendors to convey information, clarify issues, and/or respond to inquiries.
Good physical stamina, hand to eye coordination, and reflexes
Ability to use lift gates, pallet jacks, forklifts, or other loading/unloading equipment.
Ability to possess and maintain appropriate certification for forklift or other equipment operation required by the position.
Ability to use proper lifting techniques.
Ability to lift and carry 40-50 pounds.
Ability to throw 20 pounds 6’
Ability to maneuver loaded laundry cart with dimensions up to 57” (high) x 28” (depth) x 48” (wide)
Ability to push and pull carts mounted on 6” wheels weighing between 50-900 pounds.
Ability to operate commercial scale.
Ability to train others.
Ability to identify problems and/or solutions to problems.
Ability to communicate effectively with people with diverse back grounds.
Ability to count, read, follow, comprehend, and interpret documents such as maps, safety rules, operating procedures, instructions, and manuals.
Ability to follow, give, record, document written/verbal directions, instructions, communications, schedules, reports, documents, records, to and from subordinates and other program related customers.
Ability to maintain accurate records and write effectively and legibly.
Ability to become computer literate and use Office 365 and Webmail
Ability to work in all weather conditions.
Ability to safely operate vehicles with limited visibility utilizing mirrors, spotters or other safe backing techniques as required by policy/law.
Current and Valid Texas License (Class C or better) and acceptable driving record per current HHS policy.
One year of experience in the operation of vans, box trucks or combination of vehicles.

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 non-commercial vehicle, a single vehicle with a GVWR of under 26,001 lbs. vehicle that is towing another vehicle and rated under 10,000 lbs. and other state vehicles in accordance with agency and facility rules/guidelines while obeying all state/federal/local traffic laws. Operates an authorized over the road vehicle and any other vehicle in accordance with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) rules and regulations between state facilities. Possesses and maintains a Texas driver license (class C). Carries facility cell phone always, when on/off campus trips. Acquires the Regional Laundry Director or Laundry Manager’s signature for the load before leaving the home facility; calls the receiving facility to notify they are on the way; and calls the home facility before leaving from the pick-up sight with the cart count.
Delivers/picks up linens to/from the folding/worker program. Checks the folding/worker program for enough products to begin the day; lines out the folding scheduled for the day; notifies the Regional Laundry Director findings and makes a plan for the day; checks with the Laundry Manager to see where the empty carts need to be delivered from the folding/worker program; delivers unfolded product to the folding/worker program; picks up folded product from the folding/worker program and completes a Folding Log with cart number, facility, item, linen weight, cart weight, and initials on one side and completed Inventory Log on the other side; transfers the completed Folding Log info to the appropriate clean shipping form load sheet when returning to laundry; turns in the completed Folding Log to the Regional Laundry Director; loads carts on the over the road clean trailer or stages them on the clean dock, coordinates with laundry manager; assists dryer operator in covering carts with a sheet and ensure that there are enough empty carts for the day.
Performs 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. Checks for proper fluid levels for crankcase oil, transmission and power steering fluid, and brake master cylinder fluid prior to each over the road trip; makes all safety checks (windshield wipers, lights, etc.) prior to, during, and after operations; drains brake air lines daily, if applicable to the assigned vehicle; follows all driver checklist items, and performs all operators preventative maintenance service on schedule;; fuels and checks tire pressure in all laundry vehicles; checks and ensures load is secure and lift gate is secure before leaving.
Processes paperwork to fulfill departmental needs and requests. Initiates, processes, and completes paperwork according to local/state guidelines and without significant errors or time delays. Completes the following forms after each use: Disinfecting of Laundry Trucks, Driver's Vehicle Inspection Report, Miles Log in Truck, Clean & Dirty Shipping (Cart #'s, description of contents, weight of contents, weight of cart, initials). Distributes laundry mail to the facility at the clean drop off sight; picks up or receives laundry mail from the facility at the soil pick-up sight and delivers it to the Laundry Clerk when reporting back to the home facility. 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. Completes Folding Program Log each time linens are picked up from the folding program and returns the completed form to the Regional Laundry Director. Completes the Cart Inventory form as required by the Regional Laundry Director.
Delivers cargo in a safe and timely manner. Safely accounts for and properly loads, ties down and unloads cargo. Ensures laundry carts, trailer, and vehicle will not be damaged in any way due to a failure to properly load and tie down the cargo. Uses tie downs and keeps an inventory log for replacement. Records and checks off carts and weighs poundage as loaded on the Clean Shipping Sheet Log. Records and checks off carts and weighs poundage as unloaded on the Dirty Shipping Sheet Log. Obtain supervisor sign off on the Clean Shipping Sheet Log before load leaves the facility. Maintains cargo integrity and safety. Ensures vehicle cargo capacity is not exceeded and that cargo is distributed to reduce maximum axle loading. Receives and maintains certification for using lifts, pallet jacks, and other loading/unloading equipment in a safe manner following appropriate guidelines and policies while performing this position.
Conducts vehicle operation and safety training. Ensures new laundry staff are trained to safely operate the medium duty trucks and to safely use lift gates on all laundry vehicles. Ensures new laundry staff are trained to safely load and unload cargo using the appropriate straps. Ensures new laundry staff are trained in accurate recording of load sheets. Assists in keeping new linen inventory current. Records and reports when bringing in new inventory or taking out new inventory. Serves as back up, this includes but is not limited to, all tasks assigned to the Laundry Worker I’s, II’s, and III’s.
Maintains delivery vehicles at optimal condition. Properly cleans and sanitizes the vehicle interior after unloading soiled laundry carts based on standards/policy prior to loading clean items. Cleans the vehicle, trailer walls, and floor with a strong, acceptable disinfectant and/or power washes/steam cleans after unloading soiled carts. Maintains a record of each cleaning, and files the reports with the Laundry Clerk. Cleans the exterior of the vehicle at least once a month or as weather permits. Cleans the vehicle of all trash after each use and sweeps out the floorboard. Cleans the windows and mirrors after each trip. Pressure washes the inside of the vehicle once a week or more if needed. Keeps tie downs in place and in good condition and replaces when needed.
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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