Vehicle Operator 2 Full-time

Job Description

• Operates passenger bus (i.e., 23 or more passengers) to transport passengers (e.g., students, consumers, residents, personnel) to & from institution or agency for various activities (e.g., athletic activities, educational programs & functions, training programs, field trips, chartered events, medical appointments, other institutional activities).
• Operates station wagon, mini-bus, van or truck to transport personnel, material &/or supplies; operates maintenance equipment (e.g., tractor, snow plow, lawn mower) to perform or assist in snow removal or lawn maintenance duties.  
• Inspects, services, & maintains vehicles; prepares mileage, fuel, passenger & related reports.
• MAJOR WORKER CHARACTERISTICS  Knowledge of driver safety practices; agency policies & procedures pertaining to passenger & passenger bus transport*; addition, subtraction, multiplication & division. 
• Skill in operation of passenger bus & motor vehicles with either standard or automatic transmission. 
• Ability to carry out instructions in written & oral form; read, copy & record figures accurately; read simple sentences; maintain accurate records; handle sensitive contacts with residents or consumers; demonstrate physical fitness; lift 100 pounds. 
• The final candidate selected for the position will be required to undergo a criminal background check.  Rule 5123-2-02, “Background Investigations for Employment,” outlines disqualifying offenses that will preclude an applicant from being employed by the Department of Developmental Disabilities.
• The final applicant selected for this position will be required to submit to urinalysis prior to the appointment to test for illegal drug use.  An applicant with a positive test result will not be offered employment.

Why Work for the State of Ohio

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees*. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website! Our benefits package includes:

• Medical Coverage
• Free Dental, Vision and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
• Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave and 11 paid holidays per year
• Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
• Education and Development Opportunities (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

*Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Qualifications

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & reading, writing & speaking English; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. operating passenger bus or van; valid Commercial Driver License with appropriate endorsement for size & type of motorized equipment operated as regulated by Sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Revised Code.

-Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job Skills: Equipment OperationsADA Statement

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.Drug-Free Workplace

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana (recreational marijuana/non-medical cannabis). Please note, this position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy (HR-39), and as outlined in the posting.