Vehicle Operator 2
About The Position
It is our honor and privilege to provide comfort and care to Ohio's heroes — wartime veterans from all across the state and all branches of service. WHO ARE WE? 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. To learn more about us, visit https ://dvs.ohio.gov/what-we-do/work-at-odvs The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting. ALL THE GOOD STUFF! Starting Hourly Pay – $21.64 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 Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually 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 View our full benefits package on https ://careers.ohio.gov/why-work-for-state-of-ohio The schedule for this position will be discussed during the interview. However, with this position, you may have to work nights, weekends, and holidays
Requirements
- Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & reading, writing & speaking English
- 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. operating passenger bus or van
- Valid Commercial Driver License with appropriate endorsement for size & type of motorized equipment operated as regulated by Sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Revised Code
- Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.
Responsibilities
- Operates 40-passenger bus to transport Ohio Veterans Home Domiciliary & Nursing Home residents & staff to & from scheduled activities (e.g., field trips, recreational programs, shopping trips, athletic activities, community functions, etc.)
- Operates mini-van &/or wheelchair van to transport residents to local &/or out-of-town health care providers
- Assists residents boarding & exiting vehicles
- Inspects & maintains cleanliness of vehicles & reports need for repair
- Prepares & maintains documentation of resident attendance, mileage, fuel & other related reports
- Performs additional duties as assigned
Benefits
- 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
- Tuition Reimbursement up to $5,000 annually
- 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
- 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 )
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
