Mobile Unit Driver & Fleet Technician/General Maintenance

Community Action Corporation of South Texas; Corpus Christi (TX); Hybrid; USD 42,000 - 54,000; Full time

Job summary

Community Action Corporation of South Texas is seeking a Mobile Unit Driver & Fleet Maintenance Technician to operate and maintain mobile medical units and fleet vehicles, ensuring readiness and safety for daily patient services.

You will perform inspections, coordinate maintenance, assist clinical staff with deployments and enrollment, and handle basic vehicle repairs while adhering to HIPAA and DOT requirements. A Class B CDL and a current DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate are required.

Qualifications

• Valid Class B CDL with appropriate vehicle classification.
• High School diploma or GED required.
• DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate (DOT Physical) required if applicable.
• Transportation or safety certifications preferred.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate fleet vehicles in DOT and company policy compliance.
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections; keep units clean, fueled, stocked, and ready.
• Transport mobile units between service locations and ensure proper setup.
• Coordinate maintenance, inspections, repairs, and registrations; monitor fuel and records.
• Maintain fleet logs and compliance documentation.
• Assist staff with mobile unit deployments; help patients with enrollment forms.
• Perform routine maintenance on facilities and equipment when not driving.
• Maintain confidentiality and complete HIPAA training.
• Other duties to support transportation and operations.

Skills

Defensive driving

DOT regulations knowledge

Recordkeeping

Independent work

Route planning

Vehicle maintenance basics

GPS/ELD systems

Education

High School diploma or GED

Class B CDL

DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate

Transportation/safety certifications

Tools

GPS systems

Routing software

ELD systems

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

1. Safely operated fleet vehicles in compliance with all DOT, and company policies and regulations.
2. 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.
3. Operate company vehicles to travel to and from service locations, ensuring proper setup, secure positioning, and safe return to base operations.
4. 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.
5. Maintain vehicle logs, inspection records, mileage reports, and maintenance documentation. Conduct regular fleet safety inspections and ensure compliance with organizational policies and transportation regulations.
6. Assist clinical and operational staff in coordinating mobile unit deployment schedules. Assist patients with enrollment forms, applications and data entry into Practice Management Software.
7. When not driving, perform routine maintenance and repairs on warehouse, yard, buildings, grounds, mobile units, and equipment assigned by supervisor.
8. Maintain confidentiality of company and customer information. Complete HIPAA training. (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act)
9. 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
• Experience using GPS, routing software, and ELD systems

Physical Requirements

If a preliminary offer of employment is extended, a physical will be required before the offer can be accepted.

Light to medium duties include standing, walking, reaching, bending, climbing in and out of commercial vehicles, and talking for up to eight (8) hours per day. Requires the ability to sit and operate a commercial vehicle for extended periods. Must be capable of loading, unloading, securing, and handling cargo as needed. Requires the ability to safely lift a minimum of 50 pounds without assistance and push or pull up to 150 pounds with appropriate equipment. Requires performance of duties in varying weather, traffic, and road conditions.