Vehicle Driver II

Job/Position DescriptionVehicle Driver IICome 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. Learn About Our State Supported Living Centers {target=" blank"}The state of Texas offers many benefits {target=" blank"} to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program {target=" blank"}, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits {target=" blank"}, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity {target=" blank"}as well as 401(k) and 457 Programs {target=" blank"} 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 FunctionsAttends work on a regular basis and may be required to work a specific shiftschedule or, at times, even a rotating schedule, extended shift and/or overtime inaccordance 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, pushingand lifting of items more than 40 lbs. Able to drive state vehicle with deliverytrailer attached.Prepares and maintains records and logs related to vehicle operations. Ability tounderstand and to comply with written and oral instructions. Has ability to dosimple mathematic calculation.Performs basic vehicle maintenance, makes minor repairs, and fuels vehicles.Accomplishes daily operator maintenance before, during and after each trip asevidenced by no reports from motor pool showing maintenance problems.Ensures that vehicle cargo/food cart capacity is not exceeded, driver andpassengers use safety restraints, and cargo/food carts are distributed to reducemaximum axle loading.Secures and protects cargo/food carts. Complies with state and local traffic lawsas evidenced by no citations.Assists in https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=609894 Copy the URL in the preceding sentence to an Internet Explorer browser to apply to the job directly through the Texas Health and Human Services Career Portal.