Vehicle Operator

Job Summary

Vehicle Operator 1 (260004P2) – responsible for operating small motor vehicles to transport students, residents, consumers and staff between various locations. Duties include vehicle operation, maintenance, scheduling, and pickup/delivery of supplies. Works a rotating two‑week schedule.

Location: Veteran Services – Sandusky, 3416 Columbus Avenue, Sandusky, OH 44870.

Primary

Location:

United States of America – Ohio – Erie County – Sandusky.

Compensation: $20.78 per hour.

Schedule: Full‑time. Rotating two‑week schedule.

Union: OCSEA.

• Operate small motor vehicles (car, station wagon, van, mini‑bus, panel truck) to transport students, residents, consumers and staff to and from the institution or agency for various activities.
• Operate vehicles for pick up and/or delivery of materials, supplies, mail or laundry; operate outside maintenance equipment such as tractor, snow truck or lawn mower to assist with snow removal or lawn maintenance duties.
• Schedule, inspect, service and maintain vehicles; prepare required logs and reports.
• Follow rotating two‑week schedule:
  Week 1 – Mon 7:00‑3:30 a.m., Tue 5:00‑1:30 p.m., Wed 8:30‑5:00 p.m., Fri 7:30‑4:00 p.m., Sat 5:00‑1:30 p.m. (Sun/Thu Off);
  Week 2 – Mon 7:00‑3:30 a.m., Tue 5:00‑1:30 p.m., Wed 8:30‑5:00 p.m., Thu 8:30‑5:00 p.m., Fri 7:30‑4:00 p.m. (Sun/Sat Off).

• Formal education in arithmetic and in reading, writing and speaking English; valid driver’s license.
• Valid commercial driver’s license required if motor equipment size is regulated by Ohio Revised Code.
• Equivalent of the minimum class qualifications noted on the posting.
• Job skills: equipment operations, automotive, CDL, transportation, vehicle operation, flexibility, situational awareness, attention to detail, customer focus.

Benefits include health coverage, dental and vision, retirement/pension, paid time off, tuition reimbursement, referral bonuses, overtime opportunities and more. Detailed benefits package available on the State of Ohio Total Rewards website.

The State of Ohio is an Equal Opportunity Employer and provides ADA services. The Ohio Department of Veterans Services does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, sexual orientation, national origin, ancestry, age, sex, gender identity or expression, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status and/or military status in employment or the provision of services.

All new hires will be required to verify identity and eligibility to work in the United States and to complete the required employment eligibility verification form upon hire. Employment is contingent upon successful criminal background check and compliance with the State’s drug‑free workplace policy, as well as other required verifications per Ohio Revised Code and the union contract.

Those contacted for an interview should inform the Ohio Veterans Home Office of Human Resources as soon as possible if a disability requires an accommodation to participate in any phase of the interview process. Such notice does not affect the applicant’s eligibility for the position.

The State of Ohio is a drug‑free workplace and prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non‑medical cannabis). This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug‑Free Workplace Policy.