MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR - 50556079
About The Position
The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our team. Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application. The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Therapy Aide Supervisor. The duties and responsibilities include transporting facility residents while adhering to the safety rules and regulations of the agency. The Motor Vehicle Operator will assist in ensuring a safe environment exists in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements.
Requirements
- Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
- Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.
- Willing to assist with other activities when not driving the motor vehicle.
- Successful completion of the employment screening process includes, but is not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.
Nice To Haves
- Experience in a long-term care or hospital environment.
- High School Diploma or GED
- Experience driving a large passenger van.
Responsibilities
- Safely transports residents following the scheduled route and accommodating special medical and approved resident transportation requests.
- Maintains and cleans the state vehicles on a regular basis and reports any maintenance concerns to the supervisor and Maintenance Director.
- Completes all appropriate paperwork including the transportation log, pre/post inspection sheets and daily trip log.
- Responsible for training staff in accordance with FDVA driving procedures in conjunction with the Activities and Transportation Supervisor.
- Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
Benefits
- Competitive Wage Scale
- Choice of Insurance plans - HMO or PPO
- Health Insurance - Individual Plan $50 per MONTH
- Health Insurance - Family Plan $180 per MONTH
- Spouse Program: If you and your spouse work full-time for the State of Florida, the cost of your family health insurance premiums will be reduced rate. Both spouses must be members of the same insurance plan.
- Life, Dental, Vision and much more offered
- The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers two retirement plans - the Investment Plan and the Pension Plan
- The Florida Deferred Compensation Plan is a 457b pre-tax retirement program.
- Vacation Leave
- Sick Leave
- Nine paid holidays
- Tuition Waiver Program for full time employees- up to 6 credit hours each semester
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
Number of Employees
1,001-5,000 employees
