Veterans Services Driver; Part-time

Livingston County was named a 2025 Top Workplace by the Detroit Free Press! Based solely on employee feedback, the Top Workplace title is a badge of honor for the County. With over 700 employees serving within 18 departments, 6 elected offices, and 3 Courts, Livingston County's top priority is providing effective and efficient services that improve the quality of life for all of our residents.

Under the supervision of the Veteran Affairs Director, this position is responsible for providing safe, efficient, customer friendly transportation via bus, van, or County vehicle to Veterans in the County to/from any location in and among surrounding counties.

The Veterans Services Driver position is a non-union, part-time position and starting pay is $21.17/hr. This position is eligible for step pay increases within our Non-Union Grade 3 Wage Scale. Top end of the current wage scale for this position is $26.80/hr. This position is approximately 19 hours per week.

• Optional Voluntary 457 Deferred Compensation plan
• Paid sick days accrued at 1 hour per every 30 hours worked.
• 4 hours of paid personal time per year.
• Up to $300 annual Wellness reimbursement* & $100 incentive for completing your annual physical & Health Assessment.
• Employee Assistance Program

* Pro-rated based on the DOH

The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and minimum qualifications necessary to perform the essential functions of the position. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the job.

Requirements include the following:

• High school diploma or GED.
• The County, at its discretion, may consider an alternative combination of formal education and work experience.
• Must obtain a Michigan Department of Transportation Chauffeur License within ten days of employment and CPR training within six months of employment. Certifications must be maintained throughout employment.
• Knowledge of the principles and practices of safe driving techniques and providing customer service and assistance for transporting citizens.
• Considerable knowledge of County roads, reading maps, providing customer service while transporting passengers, working with a variety of people including providing service to passengers with special needs and assistance, performing basic math skills, preparing daily log reports, and driving safely in all weather conditions.
• Skill in the use of specialized vehicle transportation equipment such as chair lifts and securing passengers prior to transport.
• Skill in the use of electronic equipment on County vehicles.
• Skill in assembling data and preparing accurate reports.
• Skill in effectively communicating ideas and concepts orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish effective working relationships and use good judgment, initiative and resourcefulness when dealing with County employees, contractors to the County, representatives of other governmental units, professional contacts, elected officials, and the public.
• Ability to assess situations, solve problems, work effectively under stress, within deadlines, and in emergency situations.
• Skill in the use of office equipment and technology, including some knowledge of Microsoft Suite applications and the ability to master data entry on department-specific software.

The physical demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of the job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee regularly works in the field. While in the office, the employee is regularly required to communicate in person and radio, read regular and small print, view and produce written documents and enter data. The employee must be mobile with the ability to stand, sit, stoop and kneel, use hands to finger,…