Working Title : Delivery Van Driver
Job Class: Delivery Van Driver
Agency: Minnesota Department of Veterans Affairs
Job ID: 81125
Location: Minneapolis
Telework Eligible : No
Full/Part Time : Full-Time
Regular/Temporary: Unlimited
Who May Apply: Open to all qualified job seekers
Date Posted: 10/18/2024
Closing Date: 10/25/2024
Hiring Agency/Seniority Unit: Dept Veterans Affairs / Vets Home - Minneapolis - AFSCME
Division/Unit: Minneapolis Veterans Home / Mpls Maintenance Staff
Work Shift/Work Hours: Varies - 5:45am-2:15pm, 7:00am-3:30pm, & 10:00am-6:30pm
Days of Work: Monday - Friday
Travel Required: No
Salary Range: $20.21 - $26.46 / hourly; $42,198 - $55,248 / annually
Classified Status: Classified
Bargaining Unit/Union: 203 - Service/AFSCME
Work Area: Minneapolis Physical Plant
FLSA Status: Nonexempt
Designated in Connect 700 Program for Applicants with Disabilities ( : 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.
Earn a competitive wage, have affordable and comprehensive insurance benefits, a retirement plan, paid time off, free parking and more!
The Minnesota Veterans Home - Minneapolis is looking for a full-time Delivery Van Driver for our 53-acre campus.
As a Delivery Van Driver, you will provide transportation to residents, deliver/transport packages and parcels between homes, buildings, and vendors. Keep vehicles and machinery in operational order
*** NOTE: The work hours for this position rotate between the shifts below, Monday - Friday. ***
5:45 am - 2:15 pm
7:00 am - 3:30 pm
10:00 am - 6:30 pm
Responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Transporting residents and medical equipment in a safe and timely manner
Familiarity with the facility’s safe work practices and infection prevention programs
Inspections of vehicles and conducting minor repairs
Transport packages, furniture, medication, biohazards, and deliverables in a timely manner
Enhance and support the safety and security of residents, staff, and visitor (i.e. special events, emergencies, searches)
Perform minor building/ground maintenance such as pick up litter and maintain garbage receptables
Tracking work orders in electronic system
The Minnesota Veterans Home in Minneapolis provides skilled nursing care in a supportive environment that fosters a stable, healthy, and meaningful life for Veterans. We offer a creative, fun, collaborative, and stimulating work environment that encourages career growth.
The Minneapolis Home is located on Minnehaha Avenue, which has connecting highways and public transportation options for an easy commute. The beautiful 53-acre wooded campus includes mature oaks and pines, nature trails and biking paths overlooking the Mississippi River.
Minimum Qualifications
To facilitate proper crediting, please ensure that your resume/application clearly describes your experience in the areas listed below and indicates the beginning and ending month and year for each job held. Only applicants whose resumes clearly demonstrate fulfillment of each of these minimum qualifications will be considered for this position.
A valid Minnesota Class C Commercial Driver's License (CDL) or higher with passenger endorsement
Ability to communicate effectively and follow instructions
Must be able to obtain a Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification /First Aid certification within six (6) months of hire
Preferred Qualifications
- Experience working with vulnerable adults
Additional Requirements
A Minnesota Department of Human Services (DHS) background check will be conducted on finalists for this position. Finalists must pass the DHS background check.
Finalists may be required to pass a job-related pre-employment physical assessment.
A Tuberculosis (Mantoux) screening (or chest x-ray) is required prior to employment.
Employment reference checks will be conducted on finalists. This may include a review of documentation related to job performance and contact with the applicant's former employer(s).
Finalists will be subject to pre-employment, random, reasonable suspicion, post-accident and return-to-duty drug and alcohol testing in accordance with Federal Department of Transportation regulations. Individuals not currently in the state commercial driver's license random drug and alcohol testing pool must pass a pre-employment drug test for evidence of non-use of marijuana, cocaine, opiates, phencyclidine (PCP) and amphetamines.
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 . Please indicate what assistance is needed.