Vehicle Driver - Food Svcs

Career Opportunities:
Vehicle Driver I
- Food Svcs (18775)

Posting 18775 - Posted
07/09/2026
- Health & Human Services Comm
- Food Svs Opers
- Healthcare Support
- Terrell State Hospital
- Not Eligible for Telework - Additional Shifts available (1) - a. $1 - $2999 per month

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:
  
  Vehicle Driver I
  - Food Svcs
• Job Title: Vehicle Driver I
• Agency: Health & Human Services Comm
• Department: Food Svs Opers
• Posting Number: 18775
• Closing Date: 09/07/2026
• Posting Audience: Internal and External
• Occupational Category: Healthcare Support
• Salary Range: $2,975.00 - $4,149.83
• Pay Frequency: Monthly
• Salary Group: TEXAS-A-12
• Shift: Day
• Additional Shift: Evenings (Second)
• 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
• Other Locations: None
• 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 ten psychiatric hospitals, two youth residential treatment facilities, and thirteen state supported living centers. 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 I position performs routine (journey-level) motor vehicle operations. Work involves operating motor vehicles used to transport passengers or cargo and performing vehicle maintenance. The Vehicle Driver operates and maintains the motor vehicles on location. The drivers transport the food carts to the units promptly and in a sanitary manner to the correct location. Assumes the duties of a food service worker when short staffed or assigned.

The Vehicle Driver has no supervisory or financial responsibilities but is accountable for assigned vehicles. Works under moderate supervision, with limited 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.

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 a Class C commercial vehicle, a single vehicle with a GVWR of 26,001 lbs. or below and/or a small truck that is towing a trailer, and other state vehicles in accordance with agency and facility rules/guidelines while obeying all state/federal/local traffic laws. Transports food, dishes and supplies to the units or designated areas as specified in the food…