Vehicle Operator 2

Ohio Department of Administrative Services
Mount Vernon, OH
Category Operations
Job Description
Role Overview

The Vehicle Operator 2 will operate passenger buses and other vehicles to transport passengers and personnel to and from the Mount Vernon Developmental Center for various activities. The role also involves inspecting, servicing, and maintaining vehicles, preparing reports, and performing deliveries of supplies and food. The Vehicle Operator 2 will also assist in training new employees and perform miscellaneous related duties.

What You Will Do

The main day-to-day responsibilities of the Vehicle Operator 2 include operating passenger buses and other vehicles, inspecting and servicing vehicles, preparing reports, and performing deliveries of supplies and food. The role also involves assisting in training new employees and performing miscellaneous related duties.

Why It Might Be a Fit

To be a successful Vehicle Operator 2, you will need to have considerable knowledge of safe driving practices, including state driving codes and rules of the road. You will also need to be able to work independently and as part of a team, and to communicate effectively with colleagues and supervisors.

Requirements

  • Formal education in arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, and division, and reading, writing, and speaking English
  • 3 months of training or 3 months of experience operating a passenger bus or van
  • Valid Commercial Driver License with the appropriate endorsement for the size and type of motorized equipment operated
  • Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment

Benefits

  • Medical Coverage
  • Free Dental, Vision, and Basic Life Insurance premiums after completion of eligibility period
  • Paid time off, including vacation, personal, sick leave, and 11 paid holidays per year
  • Childbirth, Adoption, and Foster Care leave
  • Education and Development Opportunities
  • Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)
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