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Job/Position DescriptionWould you thrive in an environment where you learn and grow personally and professionally all while helping make a positive impact on peopleand#146;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 agencyand#146;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.Essential Job FunctionsAttends 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 Managerand#146;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; coordin https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=606638 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.