Driver (Wage) - BVIWE019

Virginia Information Technologies Agency • Staunton, VA

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About The Position

The Department for the Blind and Vision Impaired is seeking a reliable, service-oriented Driver (Wage) to transport consumers, staff, and goods or materials throughout the Staunton area, including urban and rural locations. The role supports individualized rehabilitation services and agency operations by providing safe, dependable transportation. The position averages 20–25 hours per week and may not exceed 1,500 hours during the employment year. It does not include health insurance, retirement, or leave.

Requirements

• Must have a valid Virginia driver’s license with no points for moving offenses.
• Must have no recent history of major driving offenses, such as DUI or reckless driving.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate sedans, SUVs, and multi-passenger vans, including driving for multiple hours on roads and highways, including interstate highways, in all weather and lighting conditions.
• Ability to locate addresses across a large urban and rural geographical area using road maps, GPS, smartphones, the internet, and written directions.
• Ability to communicate effectively, both verbally and in writing.
• Ability to organize, prioritize, and plan work.
• Ability to use standard office equipment, such as a fax machine and copier.
• Ability to work effectively with a diverse customer base and with office and agency groups.
• Ability to complete assigned duties in support of agency operations and adapt flexibly to assigned work.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality of personally identifiable information and other confidential information about agency consumers and staff.
• Finalist must complete a fingerprint-based criminal history check; the position is designated sensitive under Virginia Code § 2.2-1201.1.

Responsibilities

• Drive sedans, SUVs, and multi-passenger vans to transport consumers, staff, and goods or materials safely.
• Drive in urban and rural areas, during daylight and nighttime hours, and in all weather conditions.
• Locate addresses and navigate using GPS, navigation systems, smartphone technology, written directions, or road maps.
• Fuel vehicles, assist with vehicle maintenance and cleaning schedules, and submit fuel receipts and mileage logs for state vehicle records.
• Assist agency staff, clients, and contractors with loading and unloading materials at the office and in vehicles.
• Assist with inclement weather events, closures, and emergency situations as assigned.
• Provide staff with detailed information about environmental conditions encountered at consumers’ homes, workplaces, training locations, and other settings.
• Complete other duties and special projects as assigned or directed by a supervisor.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Part-time
• Education Level: No Education Listed