Job Details
Bedford County Government Veterans Service Office
1 Public Square, Suite 20
Shelbyville, TN 37160
Department: Veterans Service Office Status: Part-Time
Position: Alternate Van Driver Classification: Non-Exempt
Part-Time Alternate Van Driver
Definition:
The position of Alternate Van Driver is under the supervision and direction of the Veterans Director/Service Officer or their appointee. The employee transports, assists, and escorts passengers to and/or from designated locations such as VA Medical Centers and surrounding doctor/clinics in Murfreesboro, Nashville and Middle TN. The employee maintains records, logs, reports, identifying passenger cancellations and no shows, vehicle inspections reports, mileage logs, and individual timesheet. The employee will be responsible for ensuring the safety of the van and passengers by enforcing the rules of conduct and operation. The employee adheres to check-in and check-out times as scheduled and performs pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections.
Equipment/Job Location:
Work is performed in assigned commercial van and/or county vehicle.
Employee will be exposed to various doctor and professional plazas for transport of passengers
Employee will work in an outdoor environment
Employee will be exposed to various weather conditions such as seasonal heat and cold or adverse weather conditions. Note: If Bedford County schools are closed, the van nor car will run. Must call scheduled passengers to let them know as soon as they know.
Position is exposed to traffic hazards and must report any accident/incident involving county vehicles.
Physical Requirements:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job.
Ability to regularly stand, bend, walk, climb stairs, and sit for long periods of time
Ability to drive a vehicle for an extended period of time.
Sufficient use of hands to finger, handle or feel objects, steering wheel, tools, or van controls and to reach with hands
Sufficient manual dexterity which permits the employee to operate a commercial motor
Physical strength and agility to assist elderly and disabled individuals to and from a vehicle
Ability to lift up to thirty (30) pounds (empty wheelchairs)
Essential Functions:
Essential and other important responsibilities and duties may include, but are not limited to the following:
Operates assigned vehicle in a safe and courteous manner in transporting veterans to and from the VA Medical Centers and surrounding physician/clinics in Murfreesboro Nashville from their homes to assigned appointments.
Utilizes safe and defensive driving practices
Provides effective communication between passengers and staff
Assists passengers, including handicapped, in and out of vehicle; operates securement devices, as needed
Effectively reads and interprets maps and driving directions to plan the most efficient route service for veteran passengers
Keeps the transport vehicle clean inside and outside
Maintains accurate time log, vehicle maintenance records, fuel purchase receipts, incident reports, accident reports, vehicle condition reports and other records that are requested from management
Reports maintenance tasks on assigned transportation vehicle in a timely manner to management
Properly fuels the transportation vehicle
Coordinates the schedule for major or periodic vehicle maintenance with management and staff to minimize service interruptions
Performs pre-and post-trip vehicle inspections to maintain equipment
Performs work safely in accordance with departmental safety procedures of Bedford County Government and the Tennessee Department of Transportation
Maintains veteran medical confidentiality in accordance with HIPPA regulations
Additional Examples of Work Performed:
Performs general department duties as assigned and any other duties as assigned by management
Attends any required departmental in-service or safety training
Required Knowledge and Abilities:
Operations of passenger van or county vehicle
Knowledge of driver/vehicle health and safety regulations
Basic knowledge of HIPPA compliance
Knowledge of traffic laws involved in operating a passenger van and county vehicle.
Knowledge and familiarity of the local street and office locations in Bedford, Rutherford, Davidson and Coffee County
Knowledge of Bedford County Personnel Policies and Procedures
Ability to communicate and get along well with others
Ability to exercise good judgement and problem solving skills
Ability to work independently with minimal supervision
Ability to be prompt and dependable for all assignments, including early morning assignments scheduled
Qualifications:
Possession of a valid TN Driver's License
Veterans desired
CPR certified desired
Successfully complete any all pre-employment background checks and medical screenings
APPLICANT/EMPLOYEE ACKNOWLEDGEMENT:
The job description for the position of Alternate Van Driver for the Division of Bedford County Veterans Services (Part-Time) describes the duties and responsibilities for employment in this position. I acknowledge that I have received this job description and understand that it is not a contract for employment. I am responsible for reading this job description and complying with all job duties, requirements, and responsibilities, and any subsequent revisions.
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**Bedford County, Tennessee, is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the County will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities.
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