Veterans Services Driver (Part-time)

Position Summary

Under the supervision of the Veteran Affairs Director, this position is responsible for providing safe, efficient, customer-friendly transportation via bus, van, or County vehicle to Veterans in the County to/from any location in and among surrounding counties.

Pay Rate Information

The Veterans Services Driver position is a non-union, part-time position and starting pay is $21.17/hr. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 3 Wage Scale. The top end of the current wage scale for this position is $26.80/hr. This position is approximately 19 hours per week.

Benefits

• Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Paid sick days accrued at 1 hour per every 30 hours worked. 4 hours of paid personal time per year.
• Up to $300 annual Wellness reimbursement*
• €100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment.
• Employee Assistance Program pro-rated based on the DOH

Top End Function

• Drives Veterans Services vehicle to transport passengers to various destinations.
• Passengers may have special needs or require additional assistance. Some transports require transportation out of the county and some door-to-door service.
• Maintains a log of trips and number of passengers according to department procedure.
• Operates chairlift to assist passengers in boarding the vehicle and ensures passengers are properly secured based on standards and guidelines.
• Performs a Michigan Department of Transportation pre-inspection and required post-inspection of vehicle, records any deficiencies and reports all maintenance needs to proper personnel.
• Fuels and cleans vehicle throughout the day, or at end of shift or day.
• Records and reports any incidents, injuries, or vehicle damage to proper personnel before and end of shift.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Minimum Qualifications

• A high school diploma or GED.
• The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Must obtain a Michigan Department of Transportation Chauffeur License within ten days of employment and CPR training within six months of employment. Certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of safe driving techniques and providing customer service and assistance for transporting citizens.
• Considerable knowledge of County roads, reading maps, providing customer service while transporting passengers, working with a variety of people including providing service to passengers with special needs and assistance, performing basic math skills, preparing daily log reports, and driving safely in all weather conditions.
• Skill in the use of specialized vehicle transportation equipment such as chair lifts and securing passengers prior to transport.
• Skill in the use of electronic equipment on County vehicles.
• Skill in assembling data and preparing accurate reports.
• Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including some knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications and the ability to master data entry on department-specific software.

Physical Demands And Work Environment

• While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in the field.
• While in the office, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and radio, read regular and small print, view and produce written documents and enter data.
• The employee must be mobile with the ability to stand, sit, stoop and kneel, use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms.
• The employee must lift or push/pull objects of up to 25 lbs. without assistance.
• While performing the duties of this job the employee works in outdoor weather conditions while driving and is exposed to fumes or airborne particles, noxious odors, vibrations from driving a bus and traffic.
• The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate, but can be loud.