Transportation Operator II - Lead

Title: Transportation Operator II - Lead

State Role Title: 79152

Hiring Range: commensurate based on experience

Pay Band: 2

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Western State Hospital

Agency Website: https://www.wsh.dbhds.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Transportation Operator II - Lead who will provide Transportation Services to Western State Hospital (WSH), Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents (CCCA) and Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC); other duties include the delivery of laundry, food and supplies to multiple facilities, Provide transportation services for patients as needed; and additional duties include “As Directed” which consist of being a team player and assisting PPS in work that may be outside the scope of your normal duties. (i.e. Laundry, on-call, housekeeping, and etc.)

The Transportation Operator II - Lead will also be responsible for picking up linens from CCCA and WWC and bring back to WSH for processing; removing trash from the units and take to the dumpster for disposal; picking up patient property from the units and Admissions Office and take to Patient Property for storage; the delivery of drug boxes and lab boxes throughout WSH and CCCA; transport patients and staff to medical appointments; assisting with snow and ice removal; and assisting with disaster exercises or special events as directed by supervisor.

This position is eligible for:

- retirement with cash match
- life insurance
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- paid time off

Minimum Qualifications

- High school graduate or equivalent
- valid Virgina driver's license with good driving record
- Commercial Operator's License (CDL)
- working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles
- working knowledge of state laws, local ordinances and agency regulations governing equipment being operated
- skilled in the use of various hand and shop tools for maintenance of vehicles
- good mechanical skills and excellent safety practices
- ability to read, write, communicate clearly, follow instructions, perform basic math calculations, lift heavy objects, walking on various surfaces and work in various weather conditions
- ability to follow directions provided by skilled technicians, work independently and to make decisions on how to perform the required tasks
- ability to operate motor vehicles and snow equipment and to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor

Additional Considerations

- Basic computer knowledge/usage
- Class C, Endorsement P, Airbrakes
- Experience working in a health care facility
- bilingual
- veteran

Special Instructions

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.

The successful applicant must pass a criminal background investigation, drug screening test and employment reference check. The applicant must have the ability to perform at the level of physical demands noted on the Employee Work Profile and the verified ability to perform the essential functions of the position.

Commonwealth’s Alternate Hiring Process: 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 Certificate of Disability (COD) provided by a Vocational Rehabilitation Counselor within the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their Certificate of Disability. If you need to get a Certificate of Disability, use this link: https://www.vadars.org/drs/cpid/PWContact.aspx, or call DARS at 800- 552-5019, or DBVI at 800-622-2155.

DBHDS is a healthcare organization and must comply with the federal CMS Omnibus COVID-19 Health Care staff Vaccination Regulation which requires all employees to be vaccinated or receive an exemption. Upo