Van Driver

Tennessee State Veterans' Homes Board; Murfreesboro, Northern (TN, KY); Hybrid; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Dental and vision coverage

FSA and DCA options

Paid time off

State retirement plan

401(k) and 457 plans

Sick leave and extended disability

Life insurance

Wellness program

Pension fully funded

Credit union membership

Cellular discount

Job summary

Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes Board is hiring a full-time Van Driver for the Activities Department at our Murfreesboro skilled nursing facility. The role ensures safe, timely transportation of residents and staff, following established safety procedures and state regulations.

ESSENTIAL duties include assisting residents in and out of vehicles, operating a wheelchair lift as needed, and maintaining vehicle logs and basic maintenance checks.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of commercial driving experience preferred.
• Must maintain current and valid State of Tennessee driver’s license; CDL Class “F” or higher as designated by the State.

Responsibilities

• Transport residents, staff, volunteers, and others to scheduled events
• Coordinates transportation services with appropriate staff members
• Assists residents in and out of the vehicle, using proper safety procedures
• Operates mechanical lift as required for wheelchair bound patients
• Complies with traffic regulations to operate vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
• Responsible for timely arrival of residents to and from appointments outside of the facility
• Responsible for safety and personal care of residents under supervision
• Monitor and report necessary mechanical maintenance to ensure safe operation of vehicle
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment and keep logs
• Assist with planned resident activities when not driving vehicles

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

CDL Class F or higher

Job description

We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee.

Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.

Our competitive benefits package includes

• State of TN dental, vision, and health plans
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) and Dependent Child Account (DCA) options for child care and medical expenses
• Generous paid time off and holiday pay
• State of TN retirement plan (TCRS) – 100% employer paid pension contribution. Full-time employees are fully vested after 5 years of service.
• 401(k) and 457 plan options
• Sick leave and extended disability benefits
• Disability, cancer, accident, and life insurance
• Access to state wellness program
• State medical and prescription drug plan
• State Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Free credit union membership
• Cellular discount with specific provider

Proudly Serving Those Who Served! Winner 2024, 2025 & 2026 Best Nursing Home in Rutherford County

Pay Rate: $15.78 to $20.73

We are currently hiring a full-time Van Driver/ for our Activities Department at our skilled nursing facility for veterans in Murfreesboro, Tennessee.

We invite you to join our team of talented, caring professionals that take pride in serving the veterans of Tennessee. Our State Veterans’ Homes are consistently ranked among the top nursing homes in the nation because our dedicated team goes above and beyond to ensure every resident receives the highest quality of care possible. As an organization, we are passionate about creating an outstanding workplace for our employees.

The primary purpose of the van driver position is to provide safe and timely transportation of residents and staff to and from designated locations following established safety and transportation procedures.

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Transport residents, staff, volunteers, and others to scheduled events
• Coordinate transportation services with appropriate staff members
• Assists residents in and out of the vehicle, using proper safety procedures
• Operates mechanical lift as required for wheelchair bound patients
• Complies with traffic regulations to operate vehicle in a safe and courteous manner
• Responsible for the timely arrival of residents to and from appointments outside of the facility (flexible work hours as appropriate to appointment requirements)
• Responsible for the safety and personal care of residents under his/her supervision.
• Monitor and report necessary mechanical maintenance needed to ensure safe operation of vehicle, including reporting of any mechanical problems encountered with vehicles
• Inspect and maintain vehicle supplies and equipment, such as gas, oil, water, tires, lights and brakes, to ensure that vehicles are in proper working condition
• Maintain records such as vehicle logs and destinations as required
• Assists with planned resident activities when not involved in driving vehicles

BENEFITS

Tennessee State Veterans’ Home offers competitive rates along with exceptional health, dental, vision, disability insurance, paid time off, sick leave & a Pension you won’t find anywhere else!

• Competitive wages based on certified years of experience
• State of Tennessee Consolidated Retirement System – 100% Employer funded. Full-time employees vest after 5 years of service
• State of Tennessee medical, dental and vision insurance
• ParTNers for Health Wellness Program
• Paid time off (vacation)
• Sick TimeDouble pay for selected holidays worked
• Deferred Compensation (401(k) and 457)

EDUCATION and EXPERIENCE an equivalent combination of education, training and experience will be considered.

• High school diploma or equivalent and one year of commercial driving experience is preferred
• Must maintain current and valid State of Tennessee driver’s license; CDL Class “F” or higher as designated by the State.

Visit us at TSVH.org and https://www.facebook.com/TNVeteransHomes to learn more about the Tennessee State Veterans' Homes and all of our great residents and employees!

~TSVH is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer~

The Tennessee State Veterans’ Homes (TSVH) does not engage in unlawful employment discrimination on the basis of race, color, religion (creed), gender, gender expression, age, national origin (ancestry), disability, marital status, sexual orientation, or military status, in its employment, nor in any of its activities or operations. All operations are conducted equitably and inclusively, free from unlawful discrimination, harassment and retaliation. TSVH is committed in policy, principle, and practice to maintaining an employment environment which prohibits all discriminatory behavior and provides equal opportunity for all persons we encounter.