Vehicle Driver I Food Svcs

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.

About the role

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? HHSC is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need.

HHSC is comprised of ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. 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.

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.

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.

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.
• 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

• One year of work experience in the operation of motor vehicles on a commercial basis.
• Valid Texas driver’s license class C or higher. 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. Driving record will be assessed annually for continued eligibility.
• Must have, or complete upon hire, the HHSC designated Defensive Driving Course and maintain this certification.
• Food Handlers Certification or obtain within the first 6 months.
• 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 and Terrell Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.
• Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.
• Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. 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.

Skills

• 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.

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.

Explore more details on the Benefits of Working at HHS webpage.

Pay

Salary Range: $2,975.00 - $4,149.83 per month.

Schedule

• Full time.
• Day shift.
• Not eligible for telework.
• Travel: Up to 70%.