LTE Morgue Transport Driver

Dane County; McFarland (WI); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office is seeking a Limited Term Employment Morgue Transport Driver to safely transport decedents between facilities in Wisconsin. LTEs are limited to 1,200 hours per payroll year and hours are not guaranteed weekly.

The role involves on-call 12-hour shifts with $50 on-call pay, with additional regular hourly pay for hours worked. Must have a valid driver’s license and high school diploma; background checks may apply.

Qualifications

• Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation.
• Must have (or be eligible for) a valid driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Respond to morgue facilities and death scenes to remove deceased individuals with care and respect.
• Transport decedents to morgue facilities as directed by administrative staff.

Skills

Driver's license

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office has a current vacancy for a Limited Term Employment (LTE) Morgue Transport Driver.

LTEs are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week.

LTE Morgue Transport Drivers in the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office, shall be paid $50.00 for a 12-hour on-call shift. When LTE Morgue Transport Drivers are called into work, all hours worked are paid at their regular hourly rate in addition to this fee.

COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION

As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customers’ needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways. Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply.

DEFINITION

Under general supervision of the Director of Operations, this classification is responsible for the safe and respectful transportation of decedents between the Dane County Medical Examiner’s Office and other locations in Wisconsin.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

Respond to various morgue facilities and on occasion, death scenes to make careful and respectful removal of deceased individuals. Transport decedents to morgue facilities as directed by administrative staff.

Education, Training and Experience

Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation.

Special Requirements

Must have (or be eligible for) a valid driver's license.

Background Check Statement

Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 – 111.395, Wis. Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check.

For Bilingual Positions

1. Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, etc.).
2. Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job.

*If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position’s bilingual designation.

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements

Must be able to lift up to eighty (80) pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance. Transportations can occur 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Transport drivers work a rotating on-call schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts. While assigned to on-call duty, drivers must remain available to respond and report to the Medical Examiner’s Office within 60 minutes of being dispatched. Scheduling is flexible.

Ability to safely operate light transport vehicle. Ability to handle human remains respectfully with a professional demeanor. Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), general knowledge of blood borne pathogens safety. Ability to foster strong relationships with outside county partners. Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff members, and the general public. Ability to perform light preventative vehicle maintenance (check/add fluids, monitor tire pressure, take vehicles in for repair, and assist in cleaning vehicle interior and exterior), and recognize the need for more extensive vehicle maintenance or repair.