Mobile Unit Driver & Fleet Technician/General Maintenance

Community Action Corporation of South Texas; Alice (TX); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Corporation of South Texas is hiring a Mobile Unit Driver & Fleet Maintenance Technician to operate and maintain mobile medical units and fleet vehicles. The role supports mobile healthcare delivery by transporting units to sites and setting up for patient services.

Responsibilities include safety inspections, preventive maintenance, documentation, and assisting clinical staff with deployment and data entry. CDLs, DOT compliance, and HIPAA awareness are essential.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Class B CDL appropriate for vehicle classification
• Current Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Physical), if applicable

Responsibilities

• Safely operate fleet vehicles in compliance with DOT and company policies.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; ensure units are clean, fueled, stocked, and operational.
• Drive to service locations; setup units and ensure proper positioning and safe return to base.
• Coordinate routine vehicle maintenance, inspections, repairs, and registrations; monitor fuel usage and preventive maintenance.
• Maintain fleet records, service histories, insurance documents, and regulatory compliance.
• Assist with mobile unit deployment schedules and help patients with enrollment forms and data entry.
• Perform routine maintenance and repairs on facilities, mobile units, and equipment when not driving.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and patient information; complete HIPAA training.

Skills

Defensive driving

DOT regulations

Record keeping

Independent worker

Education

High School diploma or GED

CDL Class B

DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate

Job description

General Summary

The Mobile Unit Driver & Fleet Maintenance Technician is responsible for the safe operation, transportation, maintenance, and readiness of mobile medical units and health center fleet vehicles. This position performs general maintenance and repair duties for facilities, mobile units, equipment, and vehicles while ensuring all fleet assets are maintained, inspected, compliant, and prepared for daily operations. This role supports the organization's mobile healthcare services by transporting medical units to designated locations and assisting with setup, troubleshooting, and operational readiness.

Primary Responsibilities

• Safely operated fleet vehicles in compliance with all DOT, and company policies and regulations.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections of mobile units and fleet vehicles. Ensure mobile units are clean, fueled, stocked and operational for patient service.
• Operate company vehicles to travel to and from service locations, ensuring proper setup, secure positioning, and safe return to base operations.
• Coordinate routine vehicle maintenance, inspections, repairs, and registration renewals. Monitor fuel usage, vehicle condition, and preventive maintenance schedules. Maintain fleet records, including service histories, insurance documents, and regulatory compliance documentation.
• Maintain vehicle logs, inspection records, mileage reports, and maintenance documentation. Conduct regular fleet safety inspections and ensure compliance with organizational policies and transportation regulations.
• Assist clinical and operational staff in coordinating mobile unit deployment schedules. Assist patients with enrollment forms, applications and data entry into Practice Management Software.
• When not driving, perform routine maintenance and repairs on warehouse, yard, buildings, grounds, mobile units, and equipment assigned by supervisor.
• Maintain confidentiality of company and customer information. Complete HIPAA training. (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
• Perform other duties as assigned to support transportation and operational needs.

Work Experience

Required

• Minimum one (1) year of experience operating large vehicles, buses, RVs, or commercial vehicles requiring a Class B license.

Preferred

• Experience in transportation, logistics, delivery services, or passenger transportation.
• Experience with electronic logging devices (ELDs) and DOT compliance requirements.

Education/Certifications/Licensure

Required

• High School diploma or GED
• Valid Class B or Commercial Driver's License (CDL) operated appropriate for vehicle classification.
• Current Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Physical), if applicable.

Preferred

• Additional transportation or safety certifications

Skills

Required

• Safe vehicle operation and defensive driving skills.
• Knowledge of DOT regulations and transportation safety requirements.
• Ability to maintain accurate records and complete required documentation.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision

Preferred

• Route planning and logistics experience
• Basic vehicle maintenance knowledge