Optician

PDS Consultants • Evansville, IN

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About The Position

PDS Optical is seeking an experienced Optician to work at its Evansville, Indiana VA clinic. The role supports the company’s mission of delivering high-quality eyewear and service to Veterans. The position is full-time, Monday through Friday, from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with no nights or weekends. The pay range is $20–$22 per hour, with commissions and incentives offering uncapped earning potential. The position requires successfully passing a background check for access to the VA facility.

PDS Optical is a Service-Disabled Veteran-Owned Small Business that manufactures eyeglasses, operates optical laboratories in Louisville, Kentucky and Fort Lauderdale, Florida, and manages optical stores across the United States and Puerto Rico. The company describes itself as an Equal Opportunity and Drug Free Workplace Employer and values work-life balance, career growth, and employee support.

Requirements

• Optician certification.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Skill in fitting, adjusting, repairing, and selling eyewear.
• Proficiency with manual lensometers, pupilometers, and computer systems.
• Dependability, self-motivation, and a customer-focused approach.
• Successfully pass a background check for VA facility access.

Nice To Haves

• Familiarity with VA optical benefits and discounts.

Responsibilities

• Deliver friendly, professional, and efficient service to Veterans.
• Ensure exceptional customer satisfaction.
• Collaborate with team members to maintain a positive environment.
• Fit, adjust, repair, and sell eyewear.

Benefits

• Competitive pay.
• Commissions and incentives with no cap on earning potential.
• Health, dental, and vision insurance.
• Health savings and flexible spending accounts.
• 401(k) with company match.
• Paid time off and accrued sick leave.
• Life insurance.
• Employee discount program.
• Referral bonuses.
• Employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

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