Title: Driver/GroundsTechnician SDB00038

State Role Title: Transportation Operator I

Hiring Range: $32,136 - $42,000

Pay Band:

Agency: VA School for the Deaf & Blind

Location: VA School for Deaf & Blind

Agency Website: www.vsdb.k12.va.us

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

About Us
The Virginia School for the Deaf and the Blind (VSDB) is located in the historic, vibrant city of Staunton, Virginia. VSDB provides superior education for students who are deaf/hard of hearing, blind/vision impaired, deafblind, and deaf or blind with other disabilities.

This is a classified position with state benefits, including health insurance, retirement, life insurance and disability coverage.
VSDB offers:
• Supportive and positive team setting
• Low-cost medical, dental, and vision insurance
• Free Life insurance
• School-Residential partnership that supports a 24/7 learning environment

The Purpose of Position:
Assure safe transportation of students and staff and support Facilities Fleet & Surplus Manager with facilities surplus, and vehicle related requests and projects, support Grounds Dept. operations in the summer months. Coordinating with the facilities and grounds departments to ensure a safe and complete operation of all campus facilities and grounds.
Maintain educational and residential school campus with a professional and courteous attitude within acceptable and safe standards in compliance with DOT regulations and facility policies.

Minimum Qualifications

• Working knowledge of grounds maintenance, preventative and general maintenance on equipment, and associated safety practices
• Working knowledge of a small power equipment and the mechanical ability to perform preventive and general maintenance
• Working knowledge of the operation and maintenance of fleet vehicles, and associated safety practices.
• Knowledge of Virginia state driving laws and regulations
• Physical requirements: Ability to lift 45-100 pounds, perform repetitive motion to include standing, sitting, reaching, lifting, walking, bending, and climbing, and tolerate various chemicals and weather conditions.
• Written and verbal communication skills.
• Understand and carry out oral and written directions independently.
• Ability to record data, maintain records and complete reports, to include computerized documents/reports.
• Ability to exercise a substantial degree of responsibility and independent judgment
• Must be willing to work various shifts/overtime, which may include weekends, and holidays (This responsibility includes immediate response to deal with agency emergencies and unforeseen events.)
• Ability to follow and to enforce safety practices.
• Able to establish and maintain cooperative working relationships.
• Proficiency level of “Novice” in American Sign Language as measured by the Sign Communication Proficiency Interview or agreement to acquire the specified level within three years.

Valid driver’s license with driving record that reflects sense of responsibility for highway and passenger safety or ability to obtain.

Additional Considerations

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Special Instructions

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.

If selected as a finalist with VSDB, candidates can expect the following:

Background Investigation Requirements: All applicants are subject to a background investigation. Investigations may include fingerprint checks (State Police, FBI); the Department of Social Service’s Child Abuse and Neglect Central Registry check; verification of education (relevant to employment); and other checks based on the position.

Application Requirements: Application and/or résumé for this position are only accepted electronically through the Commonwealth of Virginia’s Electronic Recruitment System. All applications should be submitted by 11:55pm on the closing date for the position. Mailed, emailed, faxed, or hand delivered applications and/or résumés will not be accepted. The decision to interview an applicant is based solely on the information received for this position from the electronic application and/or résumé.

Layoff Preferences: Applicants who possess an Interagency Placement Screening Form (Yellow Form) or a Preferential Hiring Form (Blue Form) as issued under the Department of Human Resources Management (DHRM) Policy 1.30 Layoff (Commonwealth of VA employees only) MUST attach these forms when submitting their state application and/or résumé.

VSDB is an EEO employer and is committed to supporting workforce diversity, equitable opportunities and inclusivity. Reasonable accommodations are available upon request.

VSDB values our Veterans and encourages all to apply and receive preference in the hiring process. AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other nation service alumni are also encouraged to apply.

Each agency within the Commonwealth of Virginia is dedicated to recruiting, supporting, and maintaining a competent and diverse work force. Equal Opportunity Employer

Contact Information

Name: Jody Beelendorf

Phone: 540-332-9069

Email: jody.beelendorf@vsdbs.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.