Bus Driver - LTE

Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
Making a difference in the lives of Wisconsin veterans

The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) is currently recruiting for Therapy Assistant-Entry (Bus and Van Driver) limited-term employment (LTE) position to support the King Activities team. WVHK is a long-term-care facility that specializes in providing comfort, support, and professional medical services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. Our facility is located on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O' Lakes, off Highway 10 between Stevens Point and Appleton.

This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our positions offer a team-oriented atmosphere and the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all.

The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.

Position Summary

Under the limited supervision of the Veterans Home Therapist Supervisor this position provides transportation for the Activities program at the Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) and provides transportation for Members’ medical appointments when needed. Major responsibilities include safely transporting Members for activity-related outings and special events; reporting and submitting work orders to mechanic for the maintenance of assigned fleet vehicles; and providing support and assistance for Members on outings. The incumbent operates passenger buses and vans and must comply with state and federal regulations governing transportation of persons with disabilities. Job duties require assisting with normal or accommodated functioning for elderly, disabled, ill and/or injured Members with memory, cognitive or psychiatric impairments.

Salary Information

The pay for this position is $18.42 per hour with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays and overtime.

This job does not offer employee benefits.

The position is in pay schedule-pay range 06-10.

This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.

Job Details

This is a flexible part-time position with fluctuating hours. Candidate will work approximately 20 hours per week with additional hours as needed to facilitate member transfer to medical appointments, and various off-campus trips with an occasional special trip(s) on weekends. The position requires availability to work a flexible schedule.

LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period and do not include employee benefits.

Job duties require the ability to stand/walk up to 90% of an 8-hour day to provide member assistance; frequently reach above shoulders to remove or replace items; navigate narrow aisles; and assist patients weighing up to 350 pounds with their mobility needs.

Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.

Due to the nature of the positions, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.

Employees at this healthcare facility are required to report their COVID-19 vaccination status, whether vaccinated or not, and provide supporting documentation if vaccinated. Newly hired employees will be required to submit this information by their third day of employment.

Qualifications

This position requires that the incumbent hold a valid Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) Class B or higher, with Passenger endorsement and no restriction on air brakes.

In addition, the incumbent must meet the following requirements from the State of Wisconsin Fleet Vehicle policy.

• Minimum standards:
• Have a valid driver's license
• Have a minimum of two year's licensed driving experience
• Be 18 years of age of older
• Driving record that does not show:
• Three or more moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the past two years
• An Operating While Intoxicated (OWI) or Driving Under the Influence (DUI) citation within the past 12 months
• A suspension or revocation of driver's license

Additional required and preferred qualifications that will be assessed at a later stage in the selection process are experience:

• Driving a motorized passenger vehicle; and
• Working independently; and
• Following safety requirements and procedures; and/or
• Assisting passengers with special needs; and/or
• With time management and adhering to schedules; and/or
• With inspection, recordkeeping and coordination of maintenance/repair for CDL and non-CDL vehicles

Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments.

How To Apply

To be eligible for consideration for a position, complete the online application process. You will be required to attach a resume. To ease the application process, upload your resume to WiscJobs prior to attaching it.

Periodically, applicant credentials will be verified and qualified applicants will be asked to participate in the next step of the hiring process. If you are selected for an interview, you will be contacted via email or phone. Make certain your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.

Veterans are encouraged to apply. For information on veterans’ hiring programs that may benefit you, go to the Employment Assistance page on WDVA's website.

Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.

Job Type: Part-time

Pay: $18.42 per hour

Schedule:

• Day shift
• Weekends as needed

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Work Location: In person

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