Title: Distribution Driver

State Role Title: 79211

Hiring Range: $33,323 - $45,985 based on experience

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Central State Hospital

Agency Website: www.csh.dbhds.virginia.gov

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 santized;
- 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 drivers license
- Ability to operate trucks and vans used in distribution of patient meals and supplies
- Knowledge of safe driving principals and/or techniques.
- Knowledge of safe food handling practices (receiving, storage, preparation, etc.)
- The ability to load and secure cargo, perform manual labor and tasks such as bending, stooping, lifting up to 70 pounds.
- Experience or ability to follow patient tray meal schedules.

Additional Considerations

- Experience working in a large food service operation
- Driving a commercial truck is also preferred
- Food service experience and/or serve safe certification

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 vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. If you have any questions, contact the Office of Human Resources.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Certified Rehabilitation Counselor with the Department of Aging and Rehabilitative Services (DARS). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS, to get their Certificate of Disability. To obtain a Certificate of Disability go to: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800-552-5019.

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview process per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact Human Resources at (804) 524-7111 for assistance.

DBHDS is an equal Opportunity Employer. Employment opportunities are open to all regardless of race, sex, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, veteran status, political affiliation, genetics, or disability. Minorities, Individuals with Disabilities, Veterans, and people with National Service experience are encouraged to apply. EEO/AA/TTY

Contact Information

Name: Human Resources Department

Phone: 804-524-7111

Email: CSHRecruitment@dbhds.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.