Truck Driver

Join the Texas Health and Human Services Commission (HHSC) and be part of a team committed to creating a positive impact in the lives of fellow Texans. At HHSC, your contributions matter, and we support you at each stage of your life and work journey. Our comprehensive benefits package includes 100% paid employee health insurance for full‑time eligible employees, a defined benefit pension plan, generous time off benefits, numerous opportunities for career advancement and more.

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• Functional
  
  Title:
  
  Truck Driver I
• Job Title: Vehicle Driver I
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Food Svs Opers
• Posting Number: 12339
• Closing Date: 03/01/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Food Preparation and Serving Related
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12
• Salary Range: $2,975.00-$4,149.83
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Shift: Day
• Telework: Not Eligible for Telework
• Travel: Up to 10%
• Regular/Temporary: Regular
• Full Time/Part Time: Full time
• FLSA Exempt/Non-Exempt: Nonexempt
• Facility
  
  Location:
  
  Terrell State Hospital
• Job Location City: TERRELL
• Job Location Address: 1200 E BRIN
• MOS Codes: ,,,,3536,11B,11C,15W,2T1X1,88M,AB,AN,BM,BOSN,CN,EO,MK,SN

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.

• 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.
• Safely operates a Class C vehicle, a single rear‑axle vehicle and other state vehicles while obeying all state/federal/local traffic laws.
• Delivers/picks up food to/from the warehouse/kitchens and performs operator vehicle preventative maintenance checks (fluid levels, safety checks, brake air lines, etc.).
• Processes paperwork to fulfill departmental needs and requests, maintaining mileage logs and detailed maintenance checklists.
• Delivers cargo in a safe and timely manner, properly loading, tying down, and unloading cargo, ensuring vehicle cargo capacity is not exceeded.
• Conducts vehicle operation and safety training for new driving staff, including use of lift gates and proper cargo securing methods.
• Maintains delivery vehicles at optimal condition, cleaning and sanitizing interiors, performing pressure washes and ensuring tie‑downs are in good condition.
• Performs other duties as assigned, including participation in disaster response or COOP activation.

• 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.
• Knowledge of laundering techniques and procedures.
• Skills and safety in operating a single vehicle.
• Verbal and written communication skills with internal customers and external vendors.
• 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…