Transportation Operator II
About The Position
Western State Hospital, part of the Virginia Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS), has been a leader in psychiatric treatment since 1828. WSH is a 302-bed Joint Commission/CMS-accredited psychiatric facility located in the scenic Shenandoah Valley. Just 30 minutes from vibrant university towns, our hospital serves adults with serious mental health needs and is nationally recognized for our Psychosocial Rehabilitation “Learning” programs. WSH provides a modern clinical setting and a therapeutic environment for patients, supported by highly qualified staff. Employees also enjoy the beauty and tranquility of the Shenandoah Valley, with nearby cities such as Charlottesville and Harrisonburg offering dining, entertainment, and outdoor activities, making Staunton an attractive place to live and work. Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Transportation Operator II Lead to provide transportation services to Western State Hospital (WSH) and the Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents (CCCA). The duties include the delivery of laundry, food, trash carts and supplies to multiple facilities and to provide transportation services for patients as needed.
Requirements
- Valid Operator’s License with safe driving record
- CDL with safe driving record
Nice To Haves
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Previous experience working in a healthcare facility
- Bilingual
- Veteran or veteran spouse
Responsibilities
- Removing trash from the units and take to the dumpster for disposal
- Pick up patient property from the units and Admissions Office and take to Patient Property for storage
- Delivery of drug boxes and lab boxes throughout WSH and CCCA
- Transport patients and staff to medical appointments
- Assist with transportation of discharged patients
- Recognize and report corrective maintenance (CM) to the work order control center and to perform corrective maintenance in accordance with the work order control system – TMS
- Recognize and report safety deficiencies and perform corrective measures as required, and to document the work in accordance with the work order control system – TMS
- Assist with snow and ice removal
Benefits
- retirement with cash match
- paid time off
- sick time
- family personal time
- community service time
- health insurance
- vision insurance
- dental insurance
- life insurance
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
High school or GED
