Transportation Officer/Bus Driver

State of Oklahoma • MN

79d • $3,241

About The Position

Positions in this job family are involved in the transportation of ill, injured, handicapped, or delinquent juveniles within, to and from hospitals, facilities, or institutions. This includes transporting and assisting juveniles, ensuring vehicle is adequately maintained, and maintaining records and submitting activity reports.

Requirements

• Six months experience as an ambulance driver, commercial chauffeur, bus driver, taxi driver or in a similar field.
• Must be at least 21 years of age.
• Must possess a high school diploma or its equivalent.
• Must possess a valid Oklahoma Driver License at the time of employment and maintain a valid license while employed.
• Must be able to successfully complete all training requirements for sole supervision of residents including first aid certification, CPR, and unarmed physical/mechanical restraints training.
• Must be willing and able to perform any/all job-related travel.
• Must be willing and able to work overtime and on any designated shift that may span late evening or early morning hours.

Nice To Haves

• American Sign Language Skills.

Responsibilities

• Transports juveniles in facility vehicles, escorts juveniles on trips, and provides juveniles with personal advice and assistance.
• Maintains vehicle in perfect operating condition, including performing routine maintenance and repairs, orders parts, supplies and equipment.
• Maintains records and prepares and submits activity reports.
• Provides safe and secure transport services for OJA custody youth to and from placement, juvenile detention centers, court hearings, and various other appointments, such as medical, dental, and mental health evaluations.
• Responsible for transporting juveniles in restraints when required.
• May supervise residents.
• Assigned other duties may include, but not limited to, delivering Christmas gifts, assisting with hospital coverage if not already scheduled for a transport, assisting state office in delivering personal protective equipment (PPE), etc.

Benefits

• Equal Opportunity Employment
• Access to additional services and interview opportunities for eligible veterans.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED