Transportation Operator (Dsa Iii)

DHRM • Williamsburg, VA

9d • Onsite

About The Position

Eastern State Hospital (ESH), located in Williamsburg, Virginia, is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services. The hospital invites applications for a Transportation Operator position. The role provides escort, assistance, and transportation for patient-related on- and off-campus activities using handi-vans, stretcher vans, and general-use vehicles. It also supports direct care on an assigned unit, laundry services, mailroom coverage when needed, patient monitoring on secure hallways during downtime or between scheduled runs, and monitoring during patient and family visitation during normal work hours.

This position is considered essential personnel and may be required to work during an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. ESH positions may require different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, as well as overtime, when requested in an emergency.

Requirements

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past three years in all states in which licensed.
• Experience operating general-use vehicles, including sedans, passenger vans, and trucks up to 13 tons GVWR.

Nice To Haves

• Experience working in an inpatient program with individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities.
• QMHP certification.

Responsibilities

• Escort, assist, and transport patients for on- and off-campus activities using handi-vans, stretcher vans, and general-use vehicles.
• Provide direct care support to mentally ill patients on an assigned unit.
• Assist laundry services.
• Provide mailroom coverage when additional support is needed.
• Monitor patients on secure hallways during downtime or between scheduled transportation runs.
• Monitor patient and family visitation during normal work hours.
• Work during emergencies, pandemics, or facility needs as essential personnel.
• Work different shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime when requested in an emergency.

What This Job Offers

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