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Lead Driver (Wage) - #WWRH9022

  • 5074563
  • Augusta County, Virginia, United States
  • Wilson Workforce & Rehab Ctr
  • Trades and Operations
  • Wage (Hourly)
  • Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Title: Lead Driver (Wage) - #WWRH9022

State Role Title: Transportation Operator I

Hiring Range: Anticipated starting wage up to $21.22/hour, commensurate with experience.

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn

Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

About the Agency: 

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize optimal personal independence and employment. We strive to be the preferred provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation for Virginians with Disabilities.

Job Duties: 

The Facility Services Department of WWRC is currently seeking a qualified individual to serve as a part-time lead driver. The driver will operate passenger vehicles such as sedans, SUVs, multi-passenger vans, and 14-passenger buses (NON-CDL). Other duties will include being responsible for the safe transport of all consumers, staff, or other goods/materials; drive in both urban and rural areas of our coverage territory in both daylight and nighttime hours in all weather conditions (driving maybe for short distances and/or all-day trips); oversee the crew and operation of the Transportation Dept in the absence of the Supervisor; responsible for assisting with student schedules pick up and drop offs; supports the Supervisor with answering phones calls about transportation needs; make arrangements for vehicles that need service; completes initial/on-going training and complete mandatory training as specified by the agency, department, and the Department for Human Resources Management.

This role is a wage (part-time) position and will work on average 25-30 hours a week; hours may vary depending on agency needs. 

Possession of a valid driver’s license and a driving record is required for this position.

Minimum Qualifications:

Skills/Abilities:

The individual must have demonstrated skills in safely operating passenger vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, and multi-passenger vans; must be capable of driving for multiple hours on all types of roads and highways, including interstate highways, in all types of weather and lighting conditions; provide staff with detailed information about the environmental conditions at the consumer's home, place of work/training, and other environments encountered during duties; effectively communicate both written and verbal through various forms of communication, including phone, email, and radio; must possess the ability to organize, prioritize, and plan work, as well as demonstrate proficiency using standard office equipment like a fax machine and copier. The individual must demonstrate the ability to collaborate effectively with a diverse customer base, office staff, and agency groups; complete all assigned duties in supporting agency operations; and embrace flexibility in completing any assigned work. The ability to maintain the confidentiality of personally identifiable information and other confidential information about agency consumers and staff is a must, and using computer systems such as Microsoft is also essential.

Additional Considerations:

Training and experience in driving students.
CDL.

Special Instructions:

Must upload a copy of your driver's record.

This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.
Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

To Apply:

Equal Opportunity Employer. State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. PageUp provides a confirmation of receipt when your application is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your PageUp account to check the status of your application for this position. You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.virginia.gov

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS) or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-connected veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022, and February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

 

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

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