Transport Van Driver

Miami County; Troy (OH); On-site; USD 19,000 - 22,000; Part time

Job summary

Miami County Board of Commissioners in Ohio is seeking a part-time Transportation Assistant to transport eligible veterans to Dayton VA Medical Center and nearby appointments, ensuring safety and documenting mileage.

The role requires a valid Ohio driver’s license with a clean driving record, no felony convictions, basic Microsoft Office skills, GPS/maps navigation, and coordination with VAMC nurses and social workers.

Qualifications

• Honorably discharged veteran given priority for consideration.
• Valid Ohio driver's license with clean driving record and no felonies.
• Secondary education or equivalent with vehicle operation training/experience.
• Knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Internet savvy to use MapQuest and other search programs.
• Ability to read maps, navigate routes, and use GPS.
• Ability to network and coordinate with other agencies.

Responsibilities

• Transport eligible veterans to Dayton VA Medical Center and return them home.
• Transport veterans to other medical appointments near Dayton VAMC and WPAFB.
• Record mileage and fuel usage; follow van transportation policy.
• Coordinate with nurses and social workers when veterans are discharged and need transport.
• Assist passengers with changes to appointments to fit transportation schedule.
• Maintain van safety and hygiene; report needs to Transportation Coordinator.
• Ensure regular, predictable attendance and comply with safety standards.

Skills

Ability to network

Coordinate with agencies

Maps and GPS navigation

Microsoft Office (Outlook, Excel, Word

Education

Secondary education or equivalent with training/experience in vehicle operation

Tools

GPS

MapQuest and search tools

Job description

QUALIFICATIONS

• An honorably discharged veteran is the first priority, or active duty/veteran/surviving spouse or a child/parent of a veteran may be considered.
• Must possess a valid Ohio driver’s license with a clean driving record and have no felony convictions.
• Completion of secondary education or equivalent with training or experience in vehicle operation.
• Must possess the knowledge to use Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word.
• Must be internet savvy to use MapQuest and other search programs.
• Must be able to use a Global Positioning System (GPS) or be able to read maps and navigate around the different routes.
• Must be able to network and coordinate with other agencies.

DUTIES

Transport eligible veterans to and from the Dayton VA Medical Center (VAMC). Pick them up and return them to their place of residence. Transport VAMC referred veterans to other medical appointments in the vicinity of the Dayton VAMC, as well as to WPAFB. Provide new passengers the van transportation policy. Record and complete mileage and fuel usage. Coordinate with veterans who might need assistance equipment to accompany them. Coordinate with VAMC nurses and social workers when a hospitalized veteran is released and needs transportation. Assist veterans with making changes to their appointments to accommodate the transportation schedule. Maintain the safety and hygiene of the van and communicate needs to the Transportation Coordinator. Meets all job safety requirements and all applicable OSHA safety standards of the job function. Must demonstrate regular and predictable attendance.

These duties are illustrative only and you may perform some or all of these duties or other job-related duties as assigned.

HOURS

Intermittent – 18-24 hours weekly as needed

COMPENSATION

$14.50 - $15.50 per hour/DOQ

FLSA

Non-Exempt from Overtime

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER STATEMENT: The Miami County Board of Commissioners, including those agencies under other elected officials, is an equal opportunity employer and does not make employment decisions in a discriminatory manner based on race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, disabilities that can be reasonably accommodated, or veteran status. The County complies with all applicable federal and state laws, rules, and regulations.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYMENT POLICY

This policy prohibits both discrimination based on any of the above-listed protected characteristics, retaliation against a person who opposes or complains about prohibited conduct, or participates in any way in the complaint, investigation, or reasonable accommodation processes.