Distribution Driver

Title: Distribution Driver

State Role Title: 79211

Hiring Range: $33,323 - Salary Commensurate with Experience

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/csh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

CSH is a 277 bed inpatient psychiatric hospital led by a team committed to the pursuit of excellence in serving individuals with mental health needs. We aim to support the wellness and safety of individuals with mental health needs. we aim to support the wellness and safety of individuals and their communities throughout the Commonwealth. We are a team driven by health and wellness, openness and respect, personal organizational integrity, and empowerment and recovery.

Central State Hospital (CSH), a State of Virginia mental health hospital located near Petersburg, VA, is recruiting for a Full-Time Distribution Driver to join our progressive team of staff. The Distribution Driver purpose is to safely and efficiently deliver meals and other food service products for consumption by the individuals of Hiram W. Davis Medical Center and Central State Hospital.

Job Duties Include:
- Safely load tray carts to be delivered to designated areas each day at specified times;
- Ensure proper food temperatures are maintained during the transportation of
meals/sustenance;
- Ensure food trays are transferred from transport cart to retherm cart and docked
properly;
- Ensure Retherm Units, Tea and Coffee machines are working properly by conducting
a test run for verification;
- Transport all soiled tray carts after each meal back to building 112 to be properly
cleaned and sanitized;
- Monitor and record the refrigeration temperature of the distribution trucks TWICE
daily;
- Perform tasks in accordance with federal, state and local regulatory requirements;
- Inspect vehicles before, during and after operation to ensure that no damage has
occurred and obey all traffic laws;
- Complete any additional assigned task.

Minimum Qualifications

- Valid Virginia Driver's License

Additional Considerations

- Experience driving a commercial truck preferred.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Central State Hospital only accepts online applications via RMS. Resumes and other documents may accompany the application but will not serve as a substitute for an application. Faxed, e-mailed or mailed applications will not be accepted. Please refer to your RMS account for the status of your application and this position. This posting will remain open for a minimum of five (5) business days.

An extensive criminal history background investigation, not limited to employment references, drug testing and E-Verify will be conducted.

Central State Hospital offers a comprehensive benefit package to include your choice of four health insurance plans, paid life insurance and retirement plans, 12 paid holidays, annual and sick leave.

Applicants must list all relevant experience that you wish to be considered for this position. Applicants will be provided confirmation of receipt when your application and/or resume is submitted. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position. A fingerprint-based criminal history check and reference checks are required for the selected candidate for this position. Under Virginia Code §37.2-314 and 37.2-408.1, the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services is prohibited from employing or using as volunteers, persons who have been convicted of specific “barrier” crimes or persons who may be the subject of pending “barrier” charges.

DBHDS facilities are no longer required to ensure that all staff members are vaccinated against COVID-19. However, facilities encourage and educate staff on the benefits, and continue to offer COVID-19 vaccination programs to staff, residents/clients. Employees may be required to disclose immunization status for purposes of infection prevention and/or management of outbreaks. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their va