MOBILE EQUIPMENT OPERATOR--LIGHT (WAE)

Nunez Community College; Jackson (LA); On-site; USD 17,000 - 24,000; Part time

Job summary

The Louisiana Department of Veterans Affairs invites applications for a Part-Time Driver at the Jackson Veterans Home. You will transport residents to appointments using facility vehicles, and maintain trip records and vehicle cleanliness in accordance with policy.

No prior experience or training is required. Appointment Type: Part Time / WAE (not to exceed 1,245 hours in a 12-month period). Compensation is $15.00 per hour, and work hours vary with patient appointments.

Qualifications

• No experience or training is required.

Responsibilities

• 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.

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.

No experience or training is required.

The official job specifications for this role, as defined by the State Civil Service, can be found here.

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.