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About The Position

Requirements

• Must possess valid Texas driver’s license or obtain it no later than 90 days after hire date.
• Applicants with an out-of-state driver’s license must provide an original certified driving record from the state of driving licensure.
• Eligible driving record required based on HHSC Fleet Management policy.
• Ability to tell time and work on a schedule.
• Knowledge and understanding of traffic safety regulations is required.
• Skill to maneuver large trucks into tight areas safely is needed.
• 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.
• Graduation from a standard senior high school or equivalent is generally preferred.
• Any prior work experience operating a motor vehicle with multiple passengers or transporting cargo is required; Six (6) months is preferred.
• Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aide, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct and HHS List of Excluded Individuals/ Entities (LEIE).
• Males between the ages of 18 – 25 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• All State Supported Living Center Employees are subject to Random Drug Testing.
• All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility.

Nice To Haves

• Texas Department of Public Safety Commercial Driver's License preferred.
• Food Handlers certification is preferred.

Responsibilities

• Operates motor vehicles such as vans and trucks and transports passengers, cargo, and food carts.
• Prepares and maintains records and logs related to vehicle operations.
• Performs basic vehicle maintenance, makes minor repairs, and fuels vehicles.
• Ensures that vehicle cargo/food cart capacity is not exceeded, driver and passengers use safety restraints, and cargo/food carts are distributed to reduce maximum axle loading.
• Secures and protects cargo/food carts.
• Assists in the safe loading and unloading of passengers, cargo/food carts.
• Operates vehicle power lift gates, manual hydraulic forklifts, and dollies.
• Assists in performing warehouse and food server work.
• 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

• 100% paid employee health insurance for full-time eligible employees
• A defined benefit pension plan
• Generous time off benefits
• Numerous opportunities for career advancement