MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR--LIGHT

DVA-LA Veterans Home; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

DVA-LA Veterans Home in Jackson, LA is seeking a Part-Time Driver to safely transport residents to appointments. No prior experience is required; training provided.

You will operate facility sedans and light vehicles, maintain trip records, and keep the vehicle clean. Schedule varies with patient appointments; compensation is $15.00 per hour.

Qualifications

• No experience required.
• Ability to operate vehicles and maintain basic trip records.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents in a facility-owned vehicle to appointments.
• Operate sedans, station wagons, small passenger vans, or light trucks up to 1-ton rating.
• Maintain vehicle records of each trip, mileage, oil and gas consumption, etc.
• Ensure the vehicle's interior is cleaned after all trips.

Job description

The mission of the Louisiana Veterans Homes is to primarily serve the veteran population of Louisiana by providing medical, restorative, and rehabilitative services in an atmosphere of respect and compassion. The primary objective of the home is to provide quality nursing care to eligible veterans, with the ultimate goal of returning them to the highest possible levels of physical and mental capacity.

Join the State of Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs at the Jackson, Louisiana Veterans Home, where you'll step into a role as a Part-Time Driver with genuine care for those who served. As a driver, you will play an important role in ensuring the secure and safe transportation of our Veterans to various appointments. If you’re passionate about being a part of a healthcare team and making a meaningful impact for Louisiana’s veterans, this role at the Jackson, Louisiana, Veterans Home is waiting for you. Apply today and be part of a team that honors service through care for our Veterans.

No experience or training is required.

Job Duties

• Transport residents in a facility-owned vehicle to appointments
• Operate facility sedans, station wagons, small passenger vans, or pick-up trucks up to and including a 1-ton rating
• Maintain vehicle records of each trip made, mileage, oil and gas consumption, etc.
• Ensure the vehicle's interior is cleaned after all trips.

Position-Specific Details:

Appointment Type: Part Time / WAE (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period)

Work Schedule: Work hours vary depending on patient appointments.

Compensation: The salary offered is $15.00 hourly

Louisiana is a State as a Model Employer (SAME) that supports the recruitment, hiring, and retention of individuals with disabilities.