Job/Position DescriptionVehicle Driver IIICome 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 III performs highly complex motor vehicle operations work to support food service department operations for the assigned State Supported Living Center. This position is responsible for assigning delivery routes and tasks to ensure the delivery, storing, and issuing of food and supplies to designated units/areas, in a manner consistent with facility rules and regulations. The completion of work requires use of established methods and/or techniques. This position performs minor vehicle maintenance and requires maintaining forms and records pertaining to vehicle operation. Provides guidance and training to others as the senior-level driver for food service. Works under limited supervision of a Food Service Manager, with moderate latitude for the use of initiative and independent judgment.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, trucks and delivery trailers to transport cargo/food carts in a safe, sanitary and timely manner, securing and protecting items being delivered. Will operate vehicle power lift gates, manual hydraulic forklifts, and dollies. Maintains eligibility to operate state vehicles. Provides guidance to others on the safe operation of motor vehicles and cargo loading/unloading. Determines delivery routes and coordinates and assigns tasks to ensure timely transport of items and safe loading and unloading of cargo. Physical requirements of long standing, carrying, pushing and lifting of items up to 50 lbs. Assists in the safe loading and unloading of cargo. Ensures that vehicle cargo/food cart capacity is not exceeded, driver and passengers https://jobshrportal.hhsc.state.tx.us/ENG/CareerPortal/job_profile.cfm?szOrderID=615998 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.