The Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) under the Department of Mental Health (DMH) is seeking a Motor Truck Driver with Class 2B Hoisting and Class B CDL with Air Brake Endorsement licenses to join the Garage and Grounds team. The Motor Truck Driver operates trucks of various sizes in the delivery, collection and transporting of materials and waste; services trucks and makes minor repairs and performs related work as required. Please Note: This is a 1st shift position working from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. with Saturday and Sunday as days off. Duties and Responsibilities (these are a general summary and not all-inclusive): * Operates motor dump truck for the collection and disposal of refuse and for hauling construction material and delivers them as directed. * Drives tractor and power-driven equipment used in care and maintenance of institution of building and grounds. * Services truck with oil and gas and clean exterior and interior. Makes minor repairs to truck and prepares truck for winter and summer operation. * Assist in road construction repair work and assigned manual labor tasks. * Perform grounds tasks such as mowing lawns, pruning trees, trimming shrubs and planting flowers, Seed, fertilizer and sprays lawns and flowers and shrubs. * Rakes leaves, cleans roadways, parking lots, walks, gutters, drains and catch basins. Makes repairs to sidewalks and roadways. * Operates snowplow and sander in conjunction with motor truck. Shovels snow and/or use snow blower. Required Qualifications: * Knowledge of the operation uses and limitations, and care and maintenance of motor trucks. * Working knowledge of state traffic laws, regulations and safety precautions pertaining to the operation of motor trucks. * Ability to detect mechanical defects and make minor repairs. * Capacity to load and unload heavy materials from trucks. * Talent in performing routine tasks and to understand and follow oral and written instructions. * Skilled in performing related common labor duties requiring physical stamina. Preferred Qualifications: * Knowledge of Landscaping duties and all Landscaping equipment. * Ability to work in adverse weather conditions. * Given the population served, bilingual or multilingual fluency is preferred. ASL preferred. * Candidates must be able to read, write and otherwise communicate in English. About Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH): Located on over 100 acres in Worcester, Massachusetts, Worcester Recovery Center and Hospital (WRCH) is part of an integrated network of effective, efficient and culturally competent mental health services. It provides intermediate and long-term inpatient care for individuals with serious and persistent mental illness who live in Massachusetts, as well as individuals requiring specialized court ordered evaluations. WRCH provides inpatient services to 290 adults, inclusive of a Deaf Inpatient Mental Health Service, and 30 adolescents on the ACCU. DMH Mission Statement: The Department of Mental Health assures and provides access to services and supports to meet the mental health needs of individuals of all ages, enabling them to live, work and participate in their communities. The Department establishes standards to ensure effective and culturally competent care to promote recovery. The Department sets policy, promotes self-determination, protects human rights and supports mental health training and research. Comprehensive Benefits When you embark on a career with the Commonwealth, you are offered an outstanding suite of employee benefits that add to the overall value of your compensation package. We take pride in providing a work experience that supports you, your loved ones, and your future. Want the specifics? Explore our Employee Benefits and Rewards COVID Vaccine: As a condition of employment, depending on job assignment and location, employees may be required to have received COVID-19 vaccination and/or other vaccinations, or to have been approved for a vaccination exemption prior to their start date. Details relating to demonstrating compliance with this requirement will be provided to applicants selected for employment. Pre-Hire Process A criminal background check will be completed on the recommended candidate as required by the regulations set forth by the Executive Office of Health and Human Services prior to the candidate being hired. For more information, please visit http://www.mass.gov/hhs/cori Education, licensure and certifications will be verified in accordance with the Human Resources Division’s Hiring Guidelines, Education and license/certification information provided by the selected candidate(s) is subject to the Massachusetts Public Records Law and may be published on the Commonwealth’s website. If you require assistance with the application/interview process and would like to request an ADA accommodation, please click on the link and complete the Reasonable Accommodation Online Request Form. For questions regarding this requisition, please contact Terrence Houston in Human Resources, at 1-800-510-4122 EXT 4. First consideration will be given to those applicants that apply within the first 14 days. _Minimum Entrance Requirements_: None _Special Requirements_: I. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Massachusetts Class B CDL Motor Vehicle Operator's license. II. Based on assignment, possession of a current and valid Class 2B Hoisting License issued by the Massachusetts Department of Public Safety. An Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action Employer. Females, minorities, veterans, and persons with disabilities are strongly encouraged to apply. The Commonwealth is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sex, gender identity or expression, sexual orientation, age, disability, national origin, veteran status, or any other basis covered by appropriate law. Research suggests that qualified women, Black, Indigenous, and Persons of Color (BIPOC) may self-select out of opportunities if they don't meet 100% of the job requirements. We encourage individuals who believe they have the skills necessary to thrive to apply for this role. Job: Equipment, Facilities & Services* *Organization: Department of Mental Health *Title: *Truck Driver- CDL B & Hoisting 2B Location: Massachusetts-Worcester - 309 Belmont Street Requisition ID: 240000TH