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HEALTH AND HUMAN SERVICES COMMISSION Vehicle Driver II in AUSTIN, Texas
Job/Position DescriptionCome 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.The state of Texas offers many benefits to employees. HHSC is a qualifying organization for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program, which forgives the remaining balance on college student Direct Loans after making 120 qualifying monthly payments. We also offer excellent health benefits, a lifetime monthly retirement annuity as well as 401(k) and 457 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 II performs routine (journey level) motor vehicle operations. Work involves operating motor vehicles (automobiles, vans, trucks, and buses) used to transport passengers and cargo on a scheduled or on-call basis and coordinates vehicle maintenance. The Vehicle Driver generally works 8-5, M-F but schedule may vary to meet facility needs. The Vehicle Driver works under the direct supervision of the Vocational warehouse manager Coordinator. The Vehicle Driver is the primary truck driver to pick-up and/or delivery of materials and/or completed products between the vocational Service Department and customers/vendors/suppliers, distribution of work to various workshop, inc. Transportation duties will include both scheduled and unscheduled runs. The Vehicle Driver serves as the back-up driver to the bus driver as needed to assist in the safe loading and unloading of passengers and cargo. The Completion of work requires occasionally originating new methods and/or techniques and decisions are varied but based on well-defined guidelines. Performs routine motor vehicle operations. Prepares and maintains forms and records pertaining to vehicle operation, transportation of passengers or cargo. The Vehicle Driver is responsibilities to maintaining/servicing assigned vehicles, assisting in production and quality assurance of contract work, and be responsible providing assistance to warehouse operation to warehouse operations, including shipping, receiving, and tracking inventory. Essential Job FunctionsAttends 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, and cargo. Physical requirements of standing, carrying, pushing and lifting of items more than 40 lbs. 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 is not exceeded, driver and passengers use safety restraints, and cargo are distributed to red https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=590816 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.