Truck Driver - Laundry

About the role

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. 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. Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Responsibilities

• Operate heavy‑duty tractor‑trailer and/or medium‑duty truck to transport linens between state hospitals and state supported living centers.
• Follow a predetermined schedule to deliver and pick up cargo on and off campus, ensuring cargo is handled per facility rules and regulations.
• Maintain vehicle cleanliness and sanitize trailer interior after unloading soiled laundry carts; clean exterior, windows, mirrors, and floor boards as required.
• Perform pre‑, during, and post‑trip preventive maintenance checks (fluid levels, lights, wipers, brake air lines, tire pressure, etc.) and complete daily Driver's Vehicle Inspection Report.
• Secure cargo using tie‑downs, ensure load does not exceed vehicle capacity, and maintain inventory logs for replacement equipment.
• Complete required paperwork after each trip: Disinfecting of Laundry Trucks, Driver's Vehicle Inspection Report, Miles Log, Clean & Dirty Shipping logs, Fuel Log, Folding Program Log, Cart Inventory form, and related maintenance checklists.
• Communicate with facilities: acquire Regional Laundry Director/Laundry Manager signature before departure, notify receiving facility of arrival, report cart counts, and relay findings to supervisors.
• Assist in training new laundry staff on safe vehicle operation, lift gate use, loading/unloading equipment, and accurate load‑sheet recording.
• Participate in disaster response, recovery, or Continuity of Operations (COOP) activation when assigned, which may involve alternate shifts or locations.
• May be eligible for additional pay for work performed at maximum‑security locations.

Requirements

Must possess and maintain a valid Class A Commercial Driver License (CDL) and medical card to operate an over‑the‑road tractor‑trailer.

Skills

• Knowledge of safe motor vehicle operations and preventive maintenance.
• Knowledge of safe cargo loading/unloading, storage, and securing methods.
• Understanding of operations/instruction manuals, safety materials, and Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) driving rules and regulations.
• Knowledge of infection control policies.
• Skill and safety in operating tractor‑trailer combinations and medium‑duty vehicles.
• Verbal and written communication skills with internal customers and external vendors.
• Good physical stamina, hand‑to‑eye coordination, and reflexes.
• Ability to use lift gates, pallet jacks, forklifts, or other loading/unloading equipment and maintain required certifications.

Benefits

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

Pay

Salary range: $3,285.00 – $4,594.50 per month.

Schedule

Day shift; regular full‑time position; travel up to 25%; not eligible for telework.