Transport Van Driver

Board of Miami County Commissioners (Ohio); Troy (OH); On-site; USD 60,000 - 80,000; Part time

Job summary

A local government transportation agency in Troy, Ohio is seeking a part-time driver to transport veterans to medical appointments. The role requires a valid Ohio driver's license, knowledge of Microsoft Office, and the ability to navigate using GPS. The position is intermittent at 18-24 hours per week with compensation ranging from $14.50 to $15.50 per hour based on qualifications.

Qualifications

• Honorably discharged veteran status preferred or related family member.
• Must have a clean driving record with no felony convictions.

Responsibilities

• Transport eligible veterans to and from medical appointments.
• Provide transportation policy to new passengers.
• Record and complete mileage and fuel usage.
• Maintain hygiene and safety standards of the van.

Skills

Valid Ohio driver’s license

Knowledge of Microsoft Office Outlook, Excel, and Word

Ability to use GPS

Networking and coordinating skills

Education

Completion of secondary education or equivalent

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.
• Meet 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: 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.

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.