State Of Florida Orlando , FL 32801
Posted 5 days ago
Requisition No: 832483
Agency: Veterans Affairs
Working Title: MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR
Position Number: 50556079
Salary: $35,092.46
Posting Closing Date: 07/15/2024
Requisition #832483
MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR
Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs
Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans' Nursing Home
Orlando, Orange County
Annual Salary: $35,092.46
Paid Bi-weekly.
This position is eligible for overtime pay!
The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our team.
Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.
EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Benefits are prepaid):
Competitive Wage Scale
Choice of Insurance plans
Spouse Program: If you and your spouse work full-time for the State of Florida, the cost of your family health insurance premiums will be reduced rate. Both spouses must be members of the same insurance plan.
Life, Dental, Vision and much more offered
The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers two retirement plans - the Investment Plan and the Pension Plan
The Florida Deferred Compensation Plan is a 457b pre-tax retirement program.
Vacation Leave
Sick Leave
Nine paid holidays
Tuition Waiver Program for full time employees- up to 6 credit hours each semester
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
Must have a valid Florida driver's license.
Willing to assist with other activities when not driving the motor vehicle.
Successful completion of the employment screening process includes, but is not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:
Experience driving a large passenger van.
Experience in a long-term care or hospital environment.
High School Diploma or GED
POSITION DESCRIPTION:
The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Therapy Aide Supervisor. The duties and responsibilities include transporting facility residents while adhering to the safety rules and regulations of the agency. The Motor Vehicle Operator will assist in ensuring a safe environment exists in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements.
Safely transports residents following the scheduled route and accommodating special medical and approved resident transportation requests.
Maintains and cleans the state vehicles on a regular basis and reports any maintenance concerns to the supervisor and Maintenance Director.
Completes all appropriate paperwork including the transportation log, pre/post inspection sheets and daily trip log.
Responsible for training staff in accordance with FDVA driving procedures in conjunction with the Activities and Transportation Supervisor.
Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.
This position is in the Career Service system.
The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.
Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.
The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.
VETERANS' PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans' Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans' Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans' Preference documentation requirements are available by clicking here. All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.
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