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Functional Title: Vehicle Driver II 
Job Title: Vehicle Driver II 
Agency: Health & Human Services Comm 
Department: Laundry Opers 
Posting Number: 9433 
Closing Date: 10/09/2025 
Posting Audience: Internal and External 
Occupational Category: Transportation and Material Moving 
Salary Group: TEXAS-A-14 
Salary Range: $3,285.00 - $4,594.50 
Pay Frequency: Monthly
Shift: Day 
Additional Shift:  
Telework: Not Eligible for Telework 
Travel: Up to 15% 
Regular/Temporary: Regular 
Full Time/Part Time: Full time 
FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt 
Facility Location: Vernon State Hospital 
Job Location City: VERNON 
Job Location Address: 4730 COLLEGE DR 
Other Locations:  
MOS Codes: 0313,0363,1169,1800,1812,1833,3531,3534,3536,11B,11C,15W,2T1X1,88M,AB,AN,BM,BOSN,CN,EO,MK,SN 
 
 
 

Brief 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 teamwork? HSCS is dedicated to building an atmosphere where employees feel valued and supported while providing specialized care for Texans in need. HSCS is comprised of nine psychiatric hospitals, one youth residential treatment facility, and thirteen state supported living centers. The psychiatric hospitals are a hub of excellence for forensic mental health and complex psychiatric care, with all facilities accredited by The Joint Commission. They provide state-of-the-art treatment that is recovery-oriented and science-based. If providing hope and healing through compassionate, innovative, and individualized care interests you, we welcome your application for the position below.

The Vehicle Driver II position performs highly complex (senior level) motor vehicle operations and works under the supervision of the Support Services Director. The Laundries deliver, pick-up, and process linens for State Hospitals. Work involves operating 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 II has no financial responsibility but is accountable for assigned property. All tasks will be performed within established time frames. The Vehicle Driver II 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.

Essential Job Functions (EJFs):

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 state vehicles in accordance with agency and facility rules/guidelines while obeying all state/federal/local traffic laws. Operates any vehicle in accordance with Texas Department of Transportation (TXDOT) rules and regulations between state facilities. Possesses and maintains a commercial driver license.

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 headquarters if items are needed; 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 and initials on one side and completed.

Performs basic operator vehicle 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. Processes and completes paperwork according to local/state guidelines and without significant errors or time delays. 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 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 contentsinitials). 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. Will do a full detailed inventory weekly on Fridays for the facility’s on unit and in warehouse.

Delivers cargo in a safe and timely manner. Safely accounts for and properly loads, ties down and unloads cargo. Ensures laundry carts truck 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. Maintains cargo integrity and safety.

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. Assists in keeping new linen inventory current. 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.

May be required to move laundry to or from the Reginal Laundry Headquarters (Wichita Falls State Hospital).

Maintains delivery vehicles at optimal condition. Properly cleans and sanitizes the trucks interior after unloading soiled laundry carts based on standards/policy prior to loading clean items. Cleans the trucks walls and floor with a strong, acceptable disinfectant and/or power washes/steam cleans after unloading soiled carts. Cleans the exterior of the truck at least once a month or as weather permits. Cleans the truck of all trash after each use and sweeps out the floorboard. Cleans the windows and mirrors regularly. Keeps tie downs in place and in good condition and replaces when needed.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs):

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 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.

Ability to use lift gates.

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 50-900 pounds repeatedly.

Ability to train others.

Ability to identify problems and/or solutions to problems.

Ability to communicate effectively with people with diverse back grounds.

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 365 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.

Registrations, Licensure Requirements or Certifications:

Current Valid Texas

Stericycle certified to handle biohazard materials

Initial Screening Criteria:

Eighteen months experience in the operation of motor vehicles on a commercial basis.

Additional Information:

Applicants must pass a fingerprint criminal background check, pre-employment drug screen, and registry checks including the Client Abuse/Neglect Reporting System (CANRS), Nurse Aid, Medication Aide and Employee Misconduct, List of Excluded Individuals/Entities (LEIE). Males between the ages of 18-25 must be registered with the Selective Service.

All applicants must be at least 18 years of age to be considered for employment at a state-operated facility. Waco Center for Youth applicants must be 21 years of age.

Flexibility in work hours may be required for this position. The position may be required to work overtime and/or extended hours.

Compliance with HHSC immunization policy and state hospital operating procedures related to immunizations is required. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, healthcare workers are considered to be at significant risk for acquiring or transmitting hepatitis B, measles, mumps, rubella, varicella (chicken pox), tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis (whooping cough), and influenza. All these diseases are vaccine preventable. As a result, state hospital policy requires employees be vaccinated according to their level of contact with individuals. In the event you choose to not be immunized for the influenza virus, you may be required to wear a mask and take other protective measures.

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Active Duty, Military, Reservists, Guardsmen, and Veterans:

Military occupation(s) that relate to the initial selection criteria and registration or licensure requirements for this position may include, but not limited to those listed in this posting. All active-duty military, reservists, guardsmen, and veterans are encouraged to apply if qualified to fill this position. For more information please see the Texas State Auditor’s Job Descriptions, Military Crosswalk and Military Crosswalk Guide at Texas State Auditor's Office - Job Descriptions.

ADA Accommodations:

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), HHSC and DSHS agencies will provide reasonable accommodation during the hiring and selection process for qualified individuals with a disability. If you need assistance completing the on-line application, contact the HHS Employee Service Center at 1-888-894-4747. If you are contacted for an interview and need accommodation to participate in the interview process, please notify the person scheduling the interview.

Pre-Employment Checks and Work Eligibility:

Depending on the program area and position requirements, applicants selected for hire may be required to pass background and other due diligence checks.

HHSC uses E-Verify. You must bring your I-9 documentation with you on your first day of work. Download the I-9 Form

Telework Disclaimer:

This position may be eligible for telework.  Please note, all HHS positions are subject to state and agency telework policies in addition to the discretion of the direct supervisor and business needs.