Title: Driver (Wage) - #WWRH9017

State Role Title: Transportation Operator I

Hiring Range: Wage Rate: Up to $19.69 per hour.

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

About this Agency:

We provide people with disabilities comprehensive, individualized services to realize optimal personal independence and employment. We strive to be the preferred provider of comprehensive vocational rehabilitation for Virginians with Disabilities.

Job Duties:

Wilson Workforce and Rehabilitation Center (WWRC) is seeking a Wage Driver. This position will drive passenger vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, multi-passenger vans, and 14-passenger buses (NON-CDL). Responsible for the safe transport of all consumers, staff, or other goods/materials. Driving will occur in both urban and rural areas of our coverage territory, during daylight hours, and in all weather conditions. Driving may be for short distances and/or all-day trips. The vehicle driven may change frequently. Completes initial and ongoing training and other duties as assigned. Completes mandatory training as specified by the agency, department, and the Department for Human Resource Management.

Essential Duties

• Drive passenger vehicles, including sedans, SUVs, multi-passenger vans, and 14-passenger buses (NON-CDL), ensuring safe transport of consumers, staff, and goods/materials.
• Navigate to required locations using GPS, navigation systems, smartphone technology, written directions, or road maps. Addresses may be in urban, rural, or remote areas.
• Fuel vehicles, assist with vehicle maintenance and cleaning schedules, and provide fuel receipts and mileage logs for state recordkeeping.
• Provide General Services support at WWRC and for DARS as required/requested in all areas of General Services and/or supporting WWRC/DARS operations.

Typical hours are 7:00 AM to 4:00 PM, Monday through Friday. The schedule is designed to maintain a total of 20 to 25 hours per week.

This is a wage (part-time) position and can’t exceed 1500 hours during their employment year. This position does not include health insurance, retirement or leave.

Minimum Qualifications:

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). Ability to follow directions, both written and verbal.

A valid Virginia driver’s license is required. The applicant must provide a copy of their driving record.

Additional Considerations:

Training and experience in driving students.
CDL.

Special Instructions:

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.

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, AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, and other National Service Alumni are encouraged to apply.

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 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.