Vehicle Operator

Overview

Job Description - Vehicle Operator 2 (2600019D)

Agency Contact Name and Information:
Trina Kolakowski

Unposting Date:
Mar 3, 2026, 4:59:00 AM

Mt. Vernon Developmental Center, 1250 Vernon view Drive, Mount Vernon 43050

United States of America-OHIO-Knox County-Mount Vernon

Compensation:

Full-time

Work Hours:

40

Union: OCSEA

Primary Job Skill:
Equipment Operations

Technical

Skills:

CDL, Automotive

Professional

Skills:

Flexibility

• Operates passenger bus (i.e., 23 or more passengers) to transport passengers to & from Mount Vernon Developmental Center for activities (e.g., athletic activities, educational programs & functions, training programs, field trips, chartered events, medical appointments, other institutional activities).
• Operates station wagon, mini-bus, van or truck to transport personnel, material &/or supplies; operates maintenance equipment (e.g., tractor, snowplow, lawn mower, all maintenance equipment) to perform or assist in snow removal or lawn maintenance duties.
• Inspects, services, & maintains vehicles; prepares mileage, fuel, passenger & related reports; performs deliveries of supplies & food for various departments; picks up hazardous items upon request; assists supervisor with new hire employees in vehicle driving training; maintains the vehicles; inspects vehicle for safety & reports deficiencies; performs vehicle inspection before driving; requires considerable knowledge of safe driving practice.

• Completes motor vehicle reports (e.g., trip fuel, mileage, maintenance inspection); attends in services & training as required; performs miscellaneous related duties (e.g., waxing vehicles & cleaning interiors; inventories motor vehicle parts, supplies & fuel); assists in training new employees as requested by supervisor (e.g., defensive driving, wheelchair tie-down & stretcher loading & unloading).

At the State of Ohio, we take care of the team that cares for Ohioans. We provide a variety of quality, competitive benefits to eligible full-time and part-time employees. For a list of all the State of Ohio Benefits, visit our Total Rewards website. Our benefits package includes:

• 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 (Employee Development Funds, Public Service Loan Forgiveness, and more)
• Public Retirement Systems (such as OPERS, STRS, SERS, and HPRS) & Optional Deferred Compensation (Ohio Deferred Compensation)

* Benefits eligibility is dependent on a number of factors. The Agency Contact listed above will be able to provide specific benefits information for this position.

Formal education in arithmetic that includes addition, subtraction, multiplication & division & reading, writing & speaking English; 3 mos. trg. or 3 mos. exp. operating passenger bus or van; valid Commercial Driver License with appropriate endorsement for size & type of motorized equipment operated as regulated by Sections 4506.01 & 4506.12 of Revised Code. Or equivalent of Minimum Class Qualifications for Employment noted above.

Job

Skills:

Equipment Operations

Ohio is a Disability Inclusion State and strives to be a model employer of individuals with disabilities. The State of Ohio is committed to providing access and inclusion and reasonable accommodation in its services, activities, programs and employment opportunities in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other applicable laws.

The State of Ohio is a drug-free workplace which prohibits the use of marijuana. This position may be subject to additional restrictions pursuant to the State of Ohio Drug-Free Workplace Policy and as outlined in the posting.