Non-Emergency Patient Transport Driver & Vehicle Maintainer

Veterans Health Administration; Baton Rouge (LA); On-site; USD 40,000 - 47,000; Full time

Job summary

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport eligible veterans and cargo using light trucks, minivans, ambulances, and other service vehicles. Responsibilities include vehicle operation, loading/unloading, route planning, and basic preventive maintenance to ensure safe and reliable transport.

Applicants must be able to load and secure wheelchair patients, follow safety protocols, and maintain professional interactions with veterans and caregivers.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a forklift and assist in loading/unloading.
• Certified annually in Basic First Aid; CPR.
• Protective precautions with communicable diseases and safe driving practices.

Responsibilities

• Transport passengers and cargo in light trucks, minivans, ambulances, and automobiles.
• Operate vehicles including platform trucks, vans, trucks, fuel trucks, and other heavy vehicles within GVW ranges.
• Plan routes to avoid heavy traffic and unfamiliar locations; read maps effectively.
• Coordinate unpacking and storage of equipment; ensure safety, cleanliness and organization.
• Provide preventive maintenance for transport vehicles and load wheelchair patients securely.
• Maintain courteous, respectful interactions with veterans and caregivers; ensure eligibility for transport.
• Record daily arrivals of veterans via the VTS transportation van and adhere to schedule.

Tools

Forklift operation

Job description

Veterans Health Administration is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport eligible veterans and cargo using light trucks, minivans, ambulances, and other service vehicles. Responsibilities include vehicle operation, loading/unloading, route planning, and basic preventive maintenance to ensure safe and reliable transport.

Applicants must be able to load and secure wheelchair patients, follow safety protocols, and maintain professional interactions with veterans and caregivers.