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06/15/2018
Union County Vehicle Operator
Union County Human Services
Vehicle Operator
Job Description:
This is a classified, non-exempt, full-time position in our Union County Agency Transportation Service (UCATS) department. The primary duties of this position include: driving assigned vehicle to transport clients to receive assistance or services; assisting disabled passengers into and out of vehicles, or to and from homes, as needed; performing basic vehicle preventive maintenance; recording and preparing required logs and/or reports; attending all required training classes; and ensuring all safety policies are followed and related equipment is present and operational.
Qualifications
Education/Experience:
- Secondary education.
- Knowledge of vehicle maintenance and repair.
- Knowledge of Ohio traffic laws and regulations.
Other Requirements:
- Valid State of Ohio driver’s license and insurability under Union County’s policy.
- Excellent customer service skills.
- Effective use of technology (e.g. GPS/navigation systems, email).
- Must be capable of passing a comprehensive pre-employment background investigation.
Unusual Working Conditions or Hazards:
Exposure to chemical compounds found in an office environment; possible exposure to unclean or unsanitary conditions; has contact with potentially violent or emotionally distraught persons; has exposure to hazardous driving conditions; has exposure to potentially vicious animals; is exposed to possible injury as a result of working with moving mechanical parts of equipment or machines; works in or around crowds; has exposure to hot, cold, wet, humid, or windy weather conditions; has exposure to second hand smoke; ascends and/or descends ladders, stairs, or scaffolds; may work irregular hours.
Pay Rate:
Starting pay $13.55/hr. - $16.26/hr.
Benefits:
This position is eligible for a wide range of benefits, including insurance (health, dental, vision and life insurance), paid leave programs (including paid holidays, sick leave accrual upon employment, vacation (after one year of service), and participation in the Ohio Public Employee Retirement System (OPERS). For purposes of calculating vacation and sick leave accruals, employees may receive credit for prior public agency service in accordance with established rules and regulations.
Application Details:
Submit a cover letter, resume, and the Union County Employment Application utilizing the Union County website www.co.union.oh.us (under Services, Human Resources, Employment).
Application materials may be emailed to Bethany.bossaller@jfs.ohio.gov or mailed to:
Union County Human Services
Attn: Human Resources
P.O. Box 389
Marysville, OH 43040
Application Deadline:
Submit all required applications materials no later than June 28, 2018.
