Vehicle/Equipment Operator I
About the role
The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, with approximately 17,000 employees. It ensures the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence. This position is located at Caswell Developmental Center, which serves as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, providing specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities.
Responsibilities
- Pick up soiled linen and deliver clean linen to all homes and program areas on campus.
- Deliver incontinent products to all homes on campus.
- Assist with sorting and folding of soiled and clean linens as needed.
- Wash and sanitize laundry carts and the soiled linen room.
- Keep vehicle clean and sanitary at all times.
- Perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor.
Requirements
- Working knowledge of vehicle utilized in performance of daily tasks.
- Ability to perform pre-operational check of vehicles/equipment.
- Ability to recognize emergency situations and follow appropriate procedures.
- Working knowledge of applicable traffic laws and other established regulatory requirements for daily tasks.
- Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions.
- Physical requirement: ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force.
Pay
Salary range: $32,287.00 - $56,502.00
Schedule
Work hours: 6:30 AM - 3 PM, Monday – Friday