Veteran Services Van Driver

Veteran Services Van Driver (Transportation)

Steele County

Job Title:

Veteran Services Van Driver
Department:
Veteran Services
Immediate Supervisor:
Veteran Services Director
FLSA Status:
Non-Exempt

This position provides transportation to and from the Veterans Administration (medical or administrative facilities) to veterans as qualified and approved by the County Veterans Service Officer, when other outside means of travel are not available to them.

General Duties and Responsibilities, including but not limited to:
Knows and fully understands the Steele County Veterans Service Office (SCVSO) transportation programs plans and policies.

Provide a courteous, safe, and timely mode of transportation for appointments to andfrom the VA Medical Center (VAMC).Assist veterans as needed:
Getting in and out of the van, while transporting them to their appointments, AND while at VAMC for their appointments.

Provide a no pressure environment for veterans. No veteran or their escort should ever feel pressured to be done early, get into any appointment ahead of schedule, or skip or cancel any late afternoon appointment.

Communicate clearly with the veterans under his/her control as to where to meet at the VAMC for their return trip back. Informs passengers of possible delays and never places the blame for any delays on any passenger.

Communicates with the County Veterans Service Officer (CVSO) office about number of passengers riding each way, add-ons, and no shows.

Remain fully qualified (physicals, drivers license).Properly care for and maintain the SCVSO transportation vehicles.
Understand that during his/her appointed day to drive, the patients being transported are his/her one and only priority during that day.

High School Diploma or GED Required to pass a federal background check

Valid Drivers License Other training and certifications may be required after hire

Ability to deal effectively with adverse persons and situations.

Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing.

The primary responsibilities for this position will be performed primarily in a motor vehicle. Will have infrequent exposure to health hazards and accidents; requires a low level of physical effort.
Stand: frequently (34-66%)Walk: frequently (34-66%)Sit: continuously (66-100%)Use of hands: continuously (66-100%)Reach with hands & arms: occasionally (1-33%)Stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl: never

Talk or hear: frequently (34-66%)Taste or smell: never

Lift & carry: up to 10 pounds occasionally (1-33%), up to 25 pounds occasionally (1-33%).

The driver, after consulting with the CVSO, may determine when a safety hazard is imminent, and cancel the trip. Rain, snow, ice, and wind will be considering factors in doing a risk assessment before each scheduled trip.

This description is intended to describe the kinds of tasks and levels of work difficulty being performed by people assigned to this classification. The list of responsibilities is not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified.