OPS MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR - 50601704

State of Florida•LAND O' LAKES, FL

5d•Onsite

About The Position

The Motor Vehicle Operator/Activities position is assigned to the Activities Department at the Baldomero Lopez State Veterans' Nursing Home in Land O’ Lakes, Pasco County. The incumbent operates vehicles such as a bus, 15-passenger van, truck, or other motor vehicles (excluding semi tractors and trailers) to transport residents to medical appointments, activities, and outings, and may transport materials or people between destinations or work areas. The role also includes loading and unloading materials, inspecting vehicles, checking fuel, oil, and water before departure, and performing routine vehicle and auxiliary-equipment maintenance. The position reports to the Activities Supervisor. This is an OPS temporary position paying $15.00 per hour, paid biweekly. Healthcare eligibility is possible. Other vacant OPS Motor Vehicle Operator/Activities positions on different shifts may be filled from this advertisement within six months of the closing date.

Requirements

Must have a valid Florida driver's license.
Must be willing and able to communicate effectively in English by speaking, understanding, reading, and writing.
Must possess excellent customer service and interpersonal skills.
Must have basic or better computer skills.
Must be willing and able to safely transport residents in a 15-passenger facility van.
Must be willing and able to lift 50 pounds.
Must have knowledge of, and willingness and ability to perform, routine vehicle maintenance.
Must be willing and able to work weekends, evenings, or holidays as required.
Must successfully complete a background screening, including a drug test and fingerprinting.

Responsibilities

Operate buses, 15-passenger vans, trucks, and other motor vehicles, excluding semi tractors and trailers.
Transport residents to doctor appointments, activities, and outings.
Transport materials or people between destinations or work areas.
Manually load and unload materials onto or off vehicles.
Inspect vehicles and check gas, oil, and water before departure.
Perform routine maintenance on vehicles and auxiliary equipment, including cleaning, lubricating, recharging batteries, fueling, or replacing liquefied-gas tanks.
Report delays or accidents.