What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Driver position at MS State Veterans Home-Collins?
This is semi-skilled work involving the operation of trucks, vans, and light equipment used in transportation, maintenance, and/or construction. Work is performed according to established procedures with frequent inspections during progress and upon completion of assignments. Immediate supervision is received from an administrative superior; supervision may be exercised over General Service Employees assigned to specific tasks.
Examples of work performed in this classification include, but are not limited to, the following:
-Drives small truck or van to transport medical and office supplies, merchandise, or trash to designated locations.
-Drives bus or van to transport residents and personnel of a state institution to and from activities outside the facility's grounds.
-Operates a self-propelled sweeper for cleaning pavement prior to asphalt repair.
-Operates pneumatic tire and steel wheel rollers to compact asphalt.
-Operates a four-wheel tractor-pulling mower to trim grass along highways.
-Drives dump or flat-bed truck to transport highway construction and maintenance materials or equipment.
-Loads and unloads truck or van.
-Performs minor vehicle maintenance tasks such as changing tires, changing oil and oil filter, and tightening belts.
-Washes vehicle and cleans interior.
-Maintains sound working condition of vehicle by checking and correcting air pressure in tires, checking and correcting oil level, and refueling as necessary.
-Performs related or similar duties as required or assigned.
Please note that a valid driver's license and clean driving record are required for this position.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $12.00 per hour
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Free parking
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- 8 hour shift
- Morning shift
- On call
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Preferred)
Ability to Commute:
- Collins, MS 39428 (Preferred)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $12