Vehicle Driver III

Job Description:
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 each other, teamwork, and inclusivity? HSCS is dedicated to building a diverse community atmosphere where employees feel valued, supported and accepted while providing specialized care for Texans in need. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interest you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Vehicle Driver III position performs highly complex (senior-level) motor vehicle operations and works under the supervision of the Regional Laundry Director. The Regional Laundries deliver, pick-up, and process linens for both State Hospitals and State Supported Living Centers. Work involves operating a heavy-duty tractor-trailer and/or a medium duty truck to transport cargo between state owned facilities. The Vehicle Driver follows a predetermined schedule to deliver and pick up cargo from facilities in the state on and off campus. This position is responsible for ensuring that the cargo is handled in a manner consistent with facility rules and regulations. Duties include maintaining cleanliness of the vehicle and the cargo space in a sanitary manner; and operating motorized vehicles in a safe manner in accordance with facility rules and state traffic laws to deliver and pick up cargo as scheduled. This position is required to maintain forms and records pertaining to vehicle operations. The completion of work requires use of established methods and/or techniques. The Vehicle Driver III has no financial responsibility but is accountable for assigned property. All tasks will be performed within established time frames. The Vehicle Driver III works under limited supervision, with considerable latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.

Performs other duties 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.

This position may also be eligible to earn additional pay for work performed on maximum security locations. Essential Job Functions:
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 over the road tractor-trailer and any other state vehicle in accordance with agency and facility rules/guidelines while obeying all state/federal/local traffic laws. Operates an over the road tractor-trailer and any other vehicle in accordance with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) rules and regulations between state facilities. Possesses and maintains a commercial driver license (class A CDL) and medical card to operate an over the road tractor-trailer. Carries facility cell phone always, when on/off campus trips. Acquires the Regional Laundry Director or Laundry Manager’s signature for the load before leaving the home facility; calls the receiving facility to notify they are on the way; and, calls the home facility before leaving from the pick-up sight with the cart count. Meets with the Regional Laundry Director daily to develop a plan of action; coordinates with other drivers. (40%)

Delivers/picks up linens to/from the folding/worker program. Checks the folding/worker program for enough products to begin the day; lines out the folding scheduled for the day; notifies the Regional Laundry Director findings and makes a plan for the day; checks with the Laundry Manager to see where the empty carts need to be delivered from the folding/worker program; delivers unfolded product to the folding/worker program; picks up folded product from the folding/worker program and completes a Folding Log with cart number, facility, item, linen weight, cart weight, and initials on one side and completed Inventory Log on the other side; transfers the completed Folding Log info to the appropriate clean shipping form load sheet when returning to laundry; turns in the completed Folding Log to the Regional Laundry Director.; loads carts on the over the road clean trailer or stages them on the clean dock, coordinates with laundry manager; assists dryer operator in covering carts with a sheet and ensure that there are enough empty carts for the day. (25%)

Performs operator vehicle and trailer 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. Checks for proper fluid levels for crankcase oil, transmission and power steering fluid, and brake master cylinder fluid prior to each over the road trip; makes all safety checks (windshield wipers, lights, etc.) prior to, during, and after operations; drains brake air lines daily, if applicable to the assigned vehicle; follows all driver checklist items, and performs all operators preventative maintenance service on schedule; fills out daily Driver's Vehicle Inspection Report and files reports with the Laundry Clerk; fuels and checks tire pressure in all laundry vehicles; checks and ensures load is secure and lift gate is secure before leaving. (10%)

Processes paperwork to fulfill departmental needs and requests. Initiates, processes and completes paperwork according to local/state guidelines and without significant errors or time delays. Completes the following forms after each use: Disinfecting of Laundry Trucks, Driver's Vehicle Inspection Report, Miles Log in Truck, Clean & Dirty Shipping (Cart #'s, description of contents, weight of contents, weight of cart, initials). Distributes laundry mail to the facility at the clean drop off sight; picks up or receives laundry mail from the facility at the soil pick-up sight and delivers it to the Laundry Clerk when reporting back to the home facility. 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. Completes Folding Program Log each time linens are picked up from the folding program and returns the completed form to the Regional Laundry Director. Completes the Cart Inventory form as required by the Regional Laundry Director. (5%)

Delivers cargo in a safe and timely manner. Safely accounts for and properly loads, ties down and unloads cargo. Ensures laundry carts and trailer will not be damaged in any way due to a failure to properly load and tie down the cargo. Uses tie downs and keeps an inventory log for replacement. Records and checks off carts and weighs poundage as loaded on the Clean Shipping Sheet Log. Records and checks off carts and weighs poundage as unloaded on the Dirty Shipping Sheet Log. Obtain supervisor sign off on the Clean Shipping Sheet Log before load leaves the facility. Maintains cargo integrity and safety. Ensures vehicle cargo capacity is not exceeded and that cargo is distributed to reduce maximum axle loading. Receives and maintains certification for using lifts, pallet jacks, and other loading/unloading equipment in a safe manner following appropriate guidelines and policies while performing this position. (5%)

Conducts vehicle operation and safety training. Ensures new laundry staff are trained to safely operate the medium duty trucks and to safely use lift gates on all laundry vehicles. Ensures new laundry staff are trained to safely load and unload cargo using the appropriate straps. Ensures new laundry staff are trained in accurate recording of load sheets. Assists in keeping new linen inventory current. Records and reports when bringing in new inventory or taking out new inventory. Serves as back up, this includes but is not limited to, all tasks assigned to the Laundry Worker I’s, II’s, and III’s. When directed by the Regional Laundry Director, may supervise the work of laundry worker I’s, II’s, III’s. (5%)

Maintains delivery vehicles at optimal condition. Properly cleans and sanitizes the trailer interior after unloading soiled laundry carts based on standards/policy prior to loading clean items. Cleans the trailer walls and floor with a strong, acceptable disinfectant and/or power washes/steam cleans after unloading soiled carts. Maintains a record of each cleaning, and files the reports with the Laundry Clerk. Cleans the exterior of the tractor-trailer at least once a month or as weather permits. Cleans the tractor of all trash after each use and sweeps out the floor board. Cleans the windows and mirrors after each trip. Pressure washes the inside of the trailers once a week or more if needed. Keeps tie downs in place and in good condition and replaces when needed. (5%)

Performs other duties 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. (5%) Knowledge Skills Abilities:
Knowledge of safe motor vehicle operations and preventative maintenance.

Knowledge of safe cargo loading/unloading, storage and securing methods.

Knowledge of operations/instruction manuals and safety materials.

Knowledge of all Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) driving rules and regulations.

Knowledge of infection control policies.

Skill and safety in operating tractor-trailer combination and medium duty vehicle(s).

Verbal and written communications skills with internal enterprise customers and external vendors to convey information, clarify issues and/or respond to inquiries.

Good physical stamina, hand to eye coordination and reflexes.

Ability to use lift gates, pallet jacks, forklifts or other loading/unloading equipment.

Ability to possess and maintain appropriate certification for forklift or other equipment required by the position.

Ability to use proper lifting techniques.

Ability to lift and carry 40-50 pounds.

Ability to throw 20 pounds 6'.

Ability to maneuver loaded laundry cart with dimensions up to 57" (high) x 28" (depth) x 48" (wide).

Ability to push and pull carts mounted on 6"wheels weighing between 50- pounds.

Ability to operate commercial scale.

Ability to train others.

Ability to identify problems and/or solutions to problems.

Ability to communicate effectively with people with diverse backgrounds.

Ability to count, read, follow, comprehend and interpret documents such as maps, safety rules, operating procedures, instructions and manuals.

Ability to follow, give, record, document written/verbal directions, instructions, communications, schedules, reports, documents, records to and from subordinates and other program related customers.

Ability to maintain accurate records and write effectively and legibly.

Ability to become computer literate and use Office and Webmail.

Ability to work in all weather conditions.

Ability to safely operate vehicles with limited visibility utilizing mirrors, spotters or other safe backing techniques as required by policy/law.

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