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Driver / Equipment Operator III / Nutritional Services / 2 Positions

State of South Carolina
Richland, SC Full Time
POSTED ON 4/16/2025
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/13/2025
With our Agency's mission to support the recovery of people with mental illnesses, we provide a complete array of medical and support services for children, adults, and families throughout South Carolina. 

This position is located at the Department of Mental Health Crafts-Farrow, 7901 Farrow Rd, Columbia, SC 29203.

As the Driver/Equipment Operator III, working under limited supervision of the Shipping/Receiving Manager and/or Operations Manager, you will be responsible for independently receiving, transporting, and shipping food in compliance with department, local, state, and federal guidelines.

Responsibilities for the Driver/Equipment Operator III include but are not limited to: 
  • Transports and delivers carts, meal trays and orders to and from assigned facilities per schedule.  Loads meal trays as needed into retherm units in dining rooms.  Ensures dirty trays and clean trays are not transported together.
  • Verifies counts, accuracy and acceptable conditions of delivery items.  Obtains appropriate signatures as needed, of delivery items.
  • Operates refrigerated vehicles over DMH campus, assigned facilities, and public roads following prescribed operating and safety procedures. Performs vehicle maintenance checks of assigned department vehicle before leaving in the morning.
  • Adheres to all rules, such as but not limited to, clean trucks as needed, clean/sanitize trucks between deliveries, plug in trucks between deliveries, reports any mechanical problems to manager between deliveries for daily duties.  Must retain valid driver's license.
  • Maintains records for inventories, quality control, quality assurance, sanitation checklist, temperature charts, and all other records necessary for the operation of the shipping/receiving/transportation area. Maintains HACCP 9Hazard Analysis Critical Control Point) standards compliance in all work areas.  Accurately maintains Monthly trip Logs and fuel receipts.
  • Trains new driving staff on heavy equipment.
  • Demonstrates good customer service with clients and Nutritional Services staff, as well as all other DMH staff by providing required services in a pleasant, helpful and positive manner.
  • Adheres to patients' privacy and "Bill of Rights" standard requirements while performing duties.
Experience in the operation or maintenance of heavy equipment, motorized vehicles or vessels, or machinery that is directly related to the area of employment. Bilingual abilities in English and Spanish (or another language) are a plus.    The selected candidate must demonstrate good customer service. Possess a valid driver's license. Ability to perform manual work requiring good physical condition. Physical ability to manually lift up to fifty (50) lbs and push over 100 lbs. Ability to walk or stand for extended periods of time. Ability to bend, stoop, reach, pull, push, climb stairs or stand for extended periods of time. May encounter temperatures ranging from -10° F to 400° F around equipment. This is an essential position during an emergency.

The South Carolina Department of Mental Health is an Equal Employment Opportunity Agency. We provide affirmative action and equal opportunity in employment for all qualified persons regardless of race, color, sex – including the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions, national origin, age, religion, or disability.
 
South Carolina is making our Veterans a priority for employment in state agencies and institutions.

Supplemental questions are considered part of your official application. Any misrepresentation will result in your disqualification from employment. Please complete the state application to include all current and previous work history and education. Please account for any and all gaps of employment in your application. A resume will not be accepted in lieu of application completion nor reviewed to determine if an applicant has met the qualifications for the position.
 
The South Carolina Department of Mental Health offers an exceptional benefits package for FTE positions that includes:
  • Health, Dental, Vision, Long Term Disability, and Life Insurance for Employee, Spouse, and Children
  • 15 days annual (vacation) leave accrual per year
  • 15 days sick leave per year
  • 13 paid holidays
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • State Retirement Plan and Deferred Compensation Programs

Salary : $27,510 - $50,905

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