Vehicle/Equipment Operator I - Caswell Developmental Center

State of North Carolina; Lenoir (NC); On-site; USD 32,000 - 57,000; Full time

Job summary

Caswell Developmental Center, part of the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services, seeks a Vehicle/Equipment Operator I. You will pick up soiled linen, deliver clean linen to campus homes, and supply incontinent products while ensuring carts and vehicles are clean and sanitary.

Additional duties may be assigned by the supervisor. Work hours are 6:30 AM – 3 PM, Monday through Friday, in Environmental Services.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required; equivalency acceptable.
• Experience with vehicles/equipment used daily preferred.
• Must be able to perform duties with attention to safety and regulatory requirements.

Responsibilities

• Pickup soiled linen and deliver clean linen to all homes and program areas.
• Deliver incontinent products to all homes on campus.
• Wash and sanitize laundry carts and the soiled linen room; keep vehicle clean at all times.
• Perform additional duties as requested by the supervisor.

Skills

Vehicle operation knowledge

Pre-operational vehicle checks

Emergency procedures

Traffic laws knowledge

Reading/writing instructions

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Agency

Dept of Health and Human Services

Division

Caswell Developmental Center

Job Classification Title

Vehicle/Equipment Operator I (S)

Position Number

Grade

NC04

About Us

The North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) is one of the largest, most complex agencies in the state, and has approximately 17,000 employees. It is responsible for ensuring the health, safety, and well-being of all North Carolinians, providing human service needs for special populations including individuals who are deaf, blind, developmentally disabled, and mentally ill, and helping poor North Carolinians achieve economic independence.

Description of Work

Responsible for the pickup of soiled linen and the delivery of clean linen to all homes and program areas on campus; deliver incontinent products to all homes on campus, assist with the sorting and folding of soiled and clean linens as needed. Wash and sanitize laundry carts and the soiled linen room. Keep vehicle clean and sanitary at all times. Performs additional duties as requested by the supervisor.

Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences

Salary Range: $32,287.00 - $56,502.00

Candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they meet the minimum education and experience listed on the vacancy announcement.

The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs)/ Management Preferences are not required. Applicants who possess the following skills are preferred:

• Working knowledge of vehicle utilized in performance of daily tasks

• Ability to perform pre-operational check of vehicles/equipment

• Ability to recognize emergency situations and follow appropriate procedures

• Working knowledge of applicable traffic laws and other established regulatory requirements for daily task

• Ability to carry out verbal and written instructions

Physical Requirements: Ability to exert up to 100 lbs. of force.

Department: Environmental Services

Work Hours: 6:30 AM - 3 PM, M - F

About Caswell Developmental Center:

Caswell Developmental Center, serving as North Carolina's Eastern Region resource center, provides specialized residential, programmatic, and support services for individuals with developmental disabilities. The individuals we serve are at the heart of our facility. Our team is critical to the mission of the facility.

Supplemental Contact Information:

DHHS uses the Merit-Based Recruitment and Selection Plan to fill positions subject to the State Human Resources Act with the most qualified individuals. Hiring salary will be based on relevant qualifications, internal equity, and budgetary considerations pertinent to the advertised position.

Positions in the Division of State Operated Healthcare Facilities shall be subject to pre-employment drug testing and criminal record background checks. To be considered for employment, an applicant must be in good standing with the Health Care Personnel Registry and other licensing boards/agencies. Also, the use of tobacco products of any kind including vapor products are prohibited from our campuses. All employees are required to adhere to the facility's Vaccination Policy.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at [phone].

Minimum Education and Experience

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an "equivalent combination of education and experience." If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma;

or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Additional Requirements Must possess necessary licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.

EEO Statement

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.

Veteran's and National Guard Preference

• Applicants seeking Veteran's Preference must attach a DD-214 Member-4 Form (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty) to their applications.
• Applicants seeking National Guard Preference must attach an NGB 23A (RPAS), along with the state application if they are a current member of the NC National Guard in good standing.
• Applicants who are former member of either the NC Army National Guard or the NC Air National Guard, with honorable discharge and six years of creditable service, must attach a copy of the DD 256 or NGB 22, along with the state application.

ADA Accommodations

Consistent with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and the Pregnant Workers Fairness Act (PWFA), DHHS is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. As part of this commitment, DHHS will ensure that people with disabilities, or known limitations covered by the PWFA, are provided with reasonable accommodation. If reasonable accommodation is needed to participate in the job application or interview process, please contact the person indicated below.

Applicants will be communicated via email only for updates on the status of their application. If there are any questions about this posting other than your application status, please contact HR at [phone].