Vehicle Driver II

Job Description : Vehicle Driver II

Vehicle Driver II

Come work in an environment where we truly value and respect those we serve and believe in the mission that all people can achieve a higher level of wellness and independence.

The state supported living centers serve people with intellectual and developmental disabilities who are medically fragile or who have behavioral problems.

The centers provide campus-based direct services and supports at 13 centers located throughout the state.

The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making qualifying monthly payments.

We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuityas well as (k) and Programs under the Employees Retirement System of Texas.

If you are looking for a place to work where you can establish a career that is filled with purpose, this is the job for you!

The Vehicle Driver operates and maintains the motor vehicles on location, transporting cargo and passengers on short and long-distance trips.

This includes transporting 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.

Has no supervisory or financial responsibilities but is accountable for assigned vehicles, preparing and maintaining forms or records pertaining to vehicle operations and ensuring vehicles are scheduled for general maintenance.

This person works under the general supervision. Essential Job Functions :

Attends work on a regular basis and may be required 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.

Operates motor vehicles such as vans and trucks and transports passengers,

cargo, and food carts. Physical requirements of long standing, carrying, pushing

and lifting of items more than 40 lbs. Able to drive state vehicle with delivery

trailer attached.

Prepares and maintains records and logs related to vehicle operations. Ability to

understand and to comply with written and oral instructions. Has ability to do

simple mathematic calculation.

Performs basic vehicle maintenance, makes minor repairs, and fuels vehicles.

Accomplishes daily operator maintenance before, during and after each trip as

evidenced by no reports from motor pool showing maintenance problems.

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. Complies with state and local traffic laws

as evidenced by no citations.

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. Knowledge of general cooking, food handling, and serving techniques.

Ability to use chemicals and commercial detergent for dishwashers, floor, etc. relating to food services / housekeeping operation.

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. Knowledge Skills Abilities :

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.