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Working Title: Automobile Driver

Job Class: Automobile Driver

Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs

• Job ID : 77872

• Location : Luverne

• Telework Eligible : No

• Full/Part Time : Intermittent

• Regular/Temporary : Unlimited

• Who May Apply : Open to all qualified job seekers

• Date Posted : 06/26/2024

• Closing Date : 07/03/2024

• Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit : Veterans Affairs Dept / Vets Home-Luverne-AFSCME

• Division/Unit : Luverne Veterans Home / MVH-Luverne Direct Care

• Work Shift/Work Hours : Day Shift/5:45 AM - 11:45 AM

• Days of Work : Vary

• Travel Required : No

• Salary Range: $16.89 - $21.63 / hourly

• Classified Status : Classified

• Bargaining Unit/Union : 203 - Service/AFSCME

• Work Area : Nursing

• FLSA Status : Nonexempt

• Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities (https://mn.gov/mmb/careers/diverse-workforce/people-with-disabilities/connect700/) : Yes

The work you'll do is more than just a job.

At the State of Minnesota, employees play a critical role in developing policies, providing essential services, and working to improve the well-being and quality of life for all Minnesotans. The State of Minnesota is committed to equity and inclusion, and invests in employees by providing benefits, support resources, and training and development opportunities.

This posting will be used to fill one intermittent Automobile Driver position at the Minnesota Veterans Home-Luverne. This position will primarily work the day shift, 5:45 AM - 11:45 AM.

The primary responsibility of this position is to transport residents to appointments. The Automobile Driver plans routes and arranges vehicle schedules to ensure residents arrive promptly for appointments. The Automobile Driver is also responsible for fueling, cleaning and maintaining vehicles.

Minimum Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a valid driver's license

• Basic knowledge of auto mechanics to perform routine maintenance tasks such as checking tire pressure, checking fluid levels, lubrication and cleaning the vehicle

• Human relations skills sufficient to interact productively with residents, staff and others

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience working in a long-term care facility

• Time management skills sufficient to prioritize and maintain schedules

Additional Requirements

This position requires successful completion of the following:

• A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background study may be conducted on the top finalist(s) for this position. When conducted, a finalist must pass the DHS background check.

• A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.

• Finalists will be required to pass a driver's license check.

• Employee reference checks will be conducted on all finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance. It also includes contact with the applicant's former employer(s).

AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Minnesota State Colleges and Universities is an Equal Opportunity employer/educator committed to the principles of diversity. We prohibit discrimination against qualified individuals based on their race, sex, color, creed, religion, age, national origin, disability, protected veteran status, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, or membership in a local commission as defined by law. As an affirmative action employer, we actively seek and encourage applications from women, minorities, persons with disabilities, and individuals with protected veteran status.

Reasonable accommodations will be made to all qualified applicants with disabilities. If you are an individual with a disability who needs assistance or cannot access the online job application system, please contact the job information line at 651-259-3637 or email careers@state.mn.us . Please indicate what assistance is needed.