• Motor Vehicle Operator

    MyFlorida (Orlando, FL)


    MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR - 50556079

    Date: Jan 9, 2026

     

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    Requisition No: 868055

     

    Agency: Veterans Affairs

     

    Working Title: MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR - 50556079

     

    Pay Plan: Career Service

     

    Position Number: 50556079

     

    Salary: $36,092.42 Annually

     

    Posting Closing Date: 01/15/2026

     

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    Requisition # 868055

    MOTOR VEHICLE OPERATOR

    Florida Department of Veterans’ Affairs

     

    Alwyn C. Cashe State Veterans’ Nursing Home

     

    Orlando, Orange County

     

    Annual Salary: $36,092.42

     

    Paid Bi-weekly.

     

    This position is eligible for overtime pay!

     

    The Florida Department of Veterans' Affairs is an agency dedicated to serving those who served the U.S. We are seeking a motivated, dynamic individual to join our team.

     

    *Education and employment history must be verifiable. Please attach any credentials you claim (degrees, certifications, etc.) to your application.*

    EXCELLENT EMPLOYEE BENEFITS (Benefits are prepaid):

    + Competitive Wage Scale

    + Choice of Insurance plans - HMO or PPO

    + Health Insurance - Individual Plan $50 per MONTH

    + Health Insurance - Family Plan $180 per MONTH

    + Spouse Program: If you and your spouse work full-time for the State of Florida, the cost of your family health insurance premiums will be reduced rate. Both spouses must be members of the same insurance plan.

    + Life, Dental, Vision and much more offered

    + The Florida Retirement System (FRS) offers two retirement plans - the Investment Plan and the Pension Plan

    + The Florida Deferred Compensation Plan is a 457b pre-tax retirement program.

    + Vacation Leave

    + Sick Leave

    + Nine paid holidays

    + Tuition Waiver Program for full time employees- up to 6 credit hours each semester

    MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

    + Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills.

    + Must have a valid Florida driver’s license.

    + Willing to assist with other activities when not driving the motor vehicle.

    + Successful completion of the employment screening process includes, but is not limited to, a national background investigation and drug test.

    PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

    + Experience in a long-term care or hospital environment.

    + High School Diploma or GED

    + Experience driving a large passenger van.

    POSITION DESCRIPTION:

    The incumbent will work under the supervision of the Therapy Aide Supervisor. The duties and responsibilities include transporting facility residents while adhering to the safety rules and regulations of the agency. The Motor Vehicle Operator will assist in ensuring a safe environment exists in compliance with all Federal, State, and Local requirements.

     

    + Safely transports residents following the scheduled route and accommodating special medical and approved resident transportation requests.

    + Maintains and cleans the state vehicles on a regular basis and reports any maintenance concerns to the supervisor and Maintenance Director.

    + Completes all appropriate paperwork including the transportation log, pre/post inspection sheets and daily trip log.

    + Responsible for training staff in accordance with FDVA driving procedures in conjunction with the Activities and Transportation Supervisor.

    + Other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

     

    This position is in the Career Service system.

     

    The State of Florida is an Equal Opportunity Employer/Affirmative Action Employer, and does not tolerate discrimination or violence in the workplace.

     

    Candidates requiring a reasonable accommodation, as defined by the Americans with Disabilities Act, must notify the agency hiring authority and/or People First Service Center (1-866-663-4735). Notification to the hiring authority must be made in advance to allow sufficient time to provide the accommodation.

     

    The State of Florida supports a Drug-Free workplace. All employees are subject to reasonable suspicion drug testing in accordance with Section 112.0455, F.S., Drug-Free Workplace Act.

     

    VETERANS’ PREFERENCE. Pursuant to Chapter 295, Florida Statutes, candidates eligible for Veterans’ Preference will receive preference in employment for Career Service vacancies and are encouraged to apply. Certain service members may be eligible to receive waivers for postsecondary educational requirements. Candidates claiming Veterans’ Preference must attach supporting documentation with each submission that includes character of service (for example, DD Form 214 Member Copy #4) along with any other documentation as required by Rule 55A-7, Florida Administrative Code. Veterans’ Preference documentation requirements are available by clickinghere (http://www.dms.myflorida.com/content/download/97612/566545) . All documentation is due by the close of the vacancy announcement.

    Location:

    ORLANDO, FL, US, 32814

    Nearest Major Market:Orlando