Vehicle Operator 1

State of Ohio•Sandusky, OH

1d•Onsite

About The Position

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. The Ohio Veterans Homes, part of Ohio Department of Veterans Services, are trauma-informed care long-term care focused on providing excellent care to Ohio’s Veterans. The Veteran Homes provide direct nursing home care at facilities in Sandusky and Georgetown as well as domiciliary living to qualified veterans in Sandusky. We aim to maintain an inclusive work environment and commit ourselves to develop talented, inclusive, and dedicated employees. Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

Requirements

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition & subtraction & in reading, writing & speaking English; valid driver's license.
Valid commercial driver's license required if motor equipment is of type & size regulated by Sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Revised Code.
Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Equipment Operations
Automotive
CDL
Transportation
Vehicle Operators
Flexibility
Situational Awareness
Attention to Detail
Customer Focus

Responsibilities

Operates small motor vehicles (e.g., car, station wagon, van, mini-bus, panel truck) to transport students, residents, consumers &/or staff to & from institution or agency for variety of activities (e.g., educational program activities, scheduled community field trips, medical appointments, court appearances, training programs, athletic activities, recreational activities).
Operates motor vehicles for pick up &/or delivery (e.g., materials, supplies, mail, laundry); operates outside maintenance equipment (e.g., tractor, snow truck, lawn mower) to perform or assist in snow removal or lawn maintenance duties.
Schedules, inspects, services & maintains vehicles; maintains &/or prepares required logs &/or reports.

Benefits

Medical Coverage
Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
Public Retirement Systems ( such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS ) & Optional Deferred Compensation ( Ohio Deferred Compensation )
Starting Hourly Pay – $20.78/per hour
1st Raise after 6 months
Multiple, scheduled pay increases over your years of service
Longevity increases start at your fifth year and grows as long as you stay with the State of Ohio
Overtime opportunities
Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
Potential for up to $4,000 in referral bonuses
Incredible Medical Coverage begins the 1st of the month following your Start Date
Free Dental & Vision After 1 Year
Generous Benefits Package Including Vacation, Sick, Holiday, and Personal Leave
Retirement/pension, deferred compensation, credit union benefits available