What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transportation Operator I position at Western State Hospital?
Title: Transportation Operator I
State Role Title: 79151
Hiring Range: commensurate based on experience
Pay Band: 1
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Western State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Transportation Operator I who will be responsible for the delivery of laundry, food and supplies to multiple facilities, provide transportation; services for patients as needed; removing soiled linens from units and take to the laundry 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; and delivery drug boxes and lab boxes throughout Western State Hospital and the Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents (CCCA).
This position will also be responsible for transporting patients and staff to medical appointments; assisting with transportation of discharged patients; and assisting with emergency transportation efforts utilizing a heavy capacity vehicle; and assisting with snow and ice removal.
This Position Is Eligible For
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. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Contact Information
Name: Samantha Leep
Phone: 540-332-8306
Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.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- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
State Role Title: 79151
Hiring Range: commensurate based on experience
Pay Band: 1
Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop
Location: Western State Hospital
Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilities/wsh/
Recruitment Type: General Public - G
Job Duties
Western State Hospital is seeking a full time Transportation Operator I who will be responsible for the delivery of laundry, food and supplies to multiple facilities, provide transportation; services for patients as needed; removing soiled linens from units and take to the laundry 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; and delivery drug boxes and lab boxes throughout Western State Hospital and the Commonwealth Center for Children and Adolescents (CCCA).
This position will also be responsible for transporting patients and staff to medical appointments; assisting with transportation of discharged patients; and assisting with emergency transportation efforts utilizing a heavy capacity vehicle; and assisting with snow and ice removal.
This Position Is Eligible For
- retirement with cash match
- paid time off
- health, vision, and dental insurance
- life insurance
- High school graduate or equivalent
- Valid Virginia Driver's license with safe driving record
- working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of light, medium and heavy-duty vehicles and working knowledge of state laws, local ordinances and agency regulations governing equipment being operated
- basic computer usage/knowledge
- good mechanical skills and skilled in the use of various hand and shop tools for maintenance of vehicles
- 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 and ability to operate motor vehicles and snow equipment
- ability to perform other duties as assigned by supervisor
- experience working in a health care facility
- Commercial Operator’s License, Class C, Endorsement P, Airbrakes
- bilingual
- veteran
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. Upon acceptance of a job offer, new recruits will be asked to disclose their vaccination status (and for those fully vaccinated, proof of vaccination) during the pre-employment process. New staff who are not vaccinated for any reason or choose not to disclose their vaccination status, will need to request a medical or religious accommodation. If you have questions, please contact the Office of Human Resources.
Contact Information
Name: Samantha Leep
Phone: 540-332-8306
Email: samantha.leep@dbhds.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- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.
