Driver (4972-70)

Hamilton County Government•Cincinnati, OH

About The Position

The Driver provides safe and timely transportation for Hamilton County Veterans to VA medical appointments while delivering exemplary customer service. The position works under the direction of the Executive Director and the supervision of the Transportation Manager. The Driver also helps coordinate transportation scheduling, maintains vehicle readiness and records, and responds to accidents or medical emergencies.

Requirements

Be a veteran of the U.S. Armed Forces who received an honorable discharge for all periods served, or, if a qualified veteran is unavailable, be the spouse, surviving spouse, child, or parent of someone who served in the U.S. Armed Forces.
High school diploma or equivalent.
Ability to safely drive a multi-passenger vehicle.
Ability to understand and adhere to Ohio Department of Transportation and United States Department of Transportation rules and regulations.
Possess a valid driver’s license.
Pass pre-employment drug screening.
Remain insurable under the county’s vehicle insurance policy.
Maintain necessary First Aid and CPR/AED certification.
Complete and pass a BCI/FBI background check.

Nice To Haves

Driving record free and clear of moving violation citations for the five years before employment, and free and clear of any criminal convictions (preferred).

Responsibilities

Transport Hamilton County Veterans to and from medical appointments scheduled with and/or by the Department of Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Discuss other possible VA benefits with veterans being transported.
Maintain accurate timesheet entries.
Work with staff to manage transportation schedules and client scheduling.
Ensure requested reports and other records are accurate.
Perform regular minor maintenance on vehicles in the HCVSC fleet.
Ensure vehicles are fueled and available for use.
Respond immediately to accidents and/or medical emergencies by notifying first responders.
Demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.
Participate in a physical exam at HCVSC expense if required.
Perform other duties assigned by the Executive Director and/or HCVSC Board of Commissioners, including other duties needed to maintain an effectively functioning office.