Veterans' Driver - Volunteer Position

Veterans' Driver

On-Call, Volunteer Position

$18.91/trip plus $9.46 for each additional passenger

Position Summary: 

• Transports Ozaukee County veterans to/from VA medical appointments

Description of the Job:

• Respond to availability inquiries by phone, text and/or electronic mail within 24 hours.
• Drive veterans to/from VA medical appointments, utilizing personal vehicle.
• Provide minimal assistance to veterans with transfer from wheelchair/walker to/from vehicle.         

Supervision Received:

• This position operates with minimal supervision.

Supervision Exercised:  

• None

Job Requirements:
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily.  The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and ability required.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Education:
  • Valid Wisconsin Driver’s License required.
  • Proof of up to date vehicle insurance policy required.
• Experience:
  • None
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
  •  Ability to assist veterans into and out of vehicle.

Work Environment:  

• May be exposed to adverse weather conditions for short periods of time.

Ozaukee County offers a generous benefits package including: health, dental, life, & vision insurance; free employee health clinic & Teladoc; paid holidays, vacation, & sick time; state of Wisconsin WRS defined benefit pension program; bonus opportunities; employee fitness room; wellness program & wellness reimbursement; tuition reimbursement & continuing education opportunities; and more! Please note some that benefits offered are dependent on full-time/part-time status.

Ozaukee County prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type against applicants and employees on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, handicap, disability, genetics, veteran status or military service, marital status or sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic or status protected by federal, state or local laws. Ozaukee County also provides reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities in accordance with the requirements of the Americans With Disabilities Act and applicable state and local laws.