Title: Driver (Wage) - #WWRH9020, WWRH9018

State Role Title: Transportation Operator I

Hiring Range: Anticipated starting wage of $18.50 to $20.00

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept for Aging & Rehab Svcs

Location: Wilson Wkfc Rehab Ctn

Agency Website: https://www.wwrc.virginia.gov/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

WWRC is a beautiful campus located in Fishersville near the quaint towns of Staunton and Waynesboro.  Each known for their eating, shopping, and exploring opportunities. Not to mention all the outdoor recreation to the east nearby such as Shenandoah Park, the Appalachian train, and Blue Ridge Parkway. 

Job Duties:

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) provides people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize optimal personal independence through employment. WWRC strives to be the preferred provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation for Virginians with disabilities. WWRC Facilities Services strives to meet the needs of our campus clients and coworkers by providing quality service in a timely manner to meet the needs of the campus and our campus customers. We apply our shared values of being Ethical, Engaged, and Effective in everything that we do.

WWRC is seeking to fill two Driver (Wage) positions to drive passenger vehicles to include but not limited to sedans, SUVS and multi-passenger vans. Responsible for the safe transport of all consumers, staff, or other goods/materials. Driving in both urban and rural areas of our coverage territory; in both daylight and nighttime hours in all weather conditions. Driving maybe for short distances and/or all-day trips.

The vehicle driven may change frequently. The incumbent will fuel vehicles, assist with assists in vehicle maintenance and cleaning scheduling and provides fuel receipts and mileage log for state car record keeping. May assist agency staff, clients, and contractors in loading materials in/out of office & vehicles. Will do other duties as assigned.

This wage position. Looking for individuals to work between 7:00 - 9:30 am and/or 12:00 -2:30 pm, Monday through Friday. Additional hours in-between may be possible based on Campus needs. Willing to entertain individuals who can work one of the two different shift schedules or individual who can work both.

Minimum Qualifications:

Knowledge/Experience -

• Must have valid Virginia driver’s license.
• Driver’s license must be free of points for moving offences. No recent history of major driving offences such as DUI or reckless driving.
• Must upload a copy of your driver's license and driver's record.
• Demonstrated knowledge to be able to locate addresses over a large geographical area, both urban and rural, using road maps, GPS, smartphone, internet, and written directions.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of personally identifiable information and other confidential information regarding agency consumers and agency staff.

Skills/Abilities -
 

• Demonstrated skills in safely operating passenger vehicles including sedans, SUVs, and multi-passenger vans (Must be capable of driving for multiple hours on all types of roads and highways, including interstate highways, in all types of weather and lighting conditions).
• Demonstrated knowledge to be able to locate addresses over a large geographical area, both urban and rural, using road maps, GPS, smartphone, internet and written directions.
• Demonstrated ability to provide detailed information to staff regarding environmental conditions at the consumer’s home, place of work/training, and other environments encountered while performing duties.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate both written and verbally.
• Demonstrated ability to organize, prioritize and plan work; demonstrated skills using standard office equipment such as fax machine and copier.
• Demonstrated ability to work well with diverse customer base, office, and agency groups.
• Demonstrated ability to complete all assigned duties in supporting agency operations and embrace flexibility in completing any/all assigned work.
• Must have the ability to maintain confidentiality of personally identifiable information and other confidential information regarding agency consumers and agency staff.

Additional Considerations:

N/A

Special Instructions

• Must upload a copy of your driver's license and driver's record.
• This has been designated a sensitive position under Va. Code § 2.2-1201.1.
• A fingerprint-based criminal history check will be required of the finalist candidate.
• The selected candidate must complete a Statement of Personal Economic Interests as a condition of employment (Va. Code § 2.2-3114).

Reasonable accommodations are available to persons with disabilities during the application and/or interview processes per the Americans with Disabilities Act. Contact recruitment@dars.virginia.gov for assistance.

Minorities, Individuals with disabilities, Veterans, Americorp, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

Equal Opportunity Employer State applications will only be accepted as submitted online by 11:55 p.m. on the closing date through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s New Recruitment Management System. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. PageUp will provide you with 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.

Contact Information:

Name: Human Resources

Email: Recruitment@dars.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.