Weekend Tugger Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Introduction
Deadline: Open until filled
Contact: Jennifer Anderson, Human Resources Assistant-Adv., JenniferM.Anderson@wisconsin.gov , 715-256-3241
Wisconsin Department of Veterans Affairs
"Join our team and honor Wisconsin's veterans."
The Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) is recruiting for a limited term employment (LTE) Tugger Driver , to support our dedicated Activities team. The Home is a 24/7/365 long-term care facility that provides comfort, support, and professional healthcare services to elderly or disabled veterans and their spouses. Our facility is on the picturesque shoreline of the Chain O'Lakes, off Highway 10, between Stevens Point and Appleton, Wisconsin.
This agency is committed to serving Wisconsin's veteran population. Our positions offer the satisfaction of serving those who have served us all.
The State of Wisconsin is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action employer seeking a diverse and talented workforce.
Position Summary
Under the general supervision of the Activities Therapist Supervisor, this position loads, transports, and serves as the first line of maintenance and safety for members, member property, facility equipment, and tuggers/trams in the tunnel system between Wisconsin Veterans Home at King (WVHK) buildings. The incumbent interacts directly with WVHK members and families, and provides high-quality customer service, offering information, addressing questions, and resolving issues. The majority of the position's duties are performed with limited day-to-day supervision.
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Salary Information
Starting wage is $17.01 per hour with additional compensation for nights, weekends, holidays, and overtime. (pay structure, differential, any additional applicable pay provisions).
This job does not offer employee benefits.
Laborer is in pay schedule-pay range 03-08.
This position is not represented by a bargaining unit.
Job Details
LTE jobs have no guaranteed hours or shifts.
LTE jobs are limited to 1039 hours in a 12-month period, are based on operational need, and can end at any time.
LTE's will be filling in for vacations and covering vacancies in a 24/7 facility including weekends and holidays. This position will primarily be responsible for loading and transporting members on special tugger/tram trailers within the tunnel system and outdoors, to and from appointments, to the Recreation Center and for scenic rides around the campus.
Physical and environmental conditions and requirements are not included but are not limited to:

• Ability to assist members weighing 350-600 pounds with mobility needs up trailer ramps.
• Pushing tugger trailers on wheels weighing up to 100 pounds.
• Frequently move equipment weighing up to 100 pounds (connecting the trailer units)

These requirements cover the major and essential functions of the position but are not necessarily representative of all duties which this position may be assigned to perform.
Due to the nature of the position, WDVA will conduct a criminal background check prior to an offer of employment.
Employment in this position is contingent upon passing a pre-employment tuberculosis (TB) skin test.
Qualifications
Per Wisconsin Statute 230.26, Wisconsin residency is required for LTE appointments. Use this link for Wisconsin Limited Term Employment requirements .
In their resume, minimally qualified applicants

• Valid Drivers License.
• Ability to meet and maintain standards for driving a State vehicle according to fleet management policies.
• Ability to perform heavy manual labor, including moving and maneuvering loads of (450-600lbs) on wheels and at times in locations with steep grades.

Well-qualified applicants will also provide details on their experience:

• Working with elderly and/or disabled clients or with residents in a long-term care facility.
• Knowledge of first-level preventative maintenance techniques for motorized vehicles
• Ability to operate motorized passenger vehicle with trailers
• Skill in providing customer service and interacting with people with varied backgrounds and disabilities
• Knowledge of safety policies and procedures for operation of vehicles and transportation of passengers

How To Apply
You must apply online on WiscJobs. Click the link to view instructions for Applying to State Service . You will be required to attach a resume To make it easier to apply, save your documents on WiscJobs before attaching them with your application.
Your resume must describe your education, training, and experience related to the required and preferred qualification/s listed in the "Qualifications" section of the job announcemen t. Click the link to view tips for writing and what to include in your resume and letter of qualifications .
NOTE: Applicants cannot update or change their documents once their application is submitted. Make certain that your attached documents are how you want them to be before you click Submit.
What happens next? Regularly, applicant resumes will be reviewed, and the most-qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the next step of the selection process. Not completing all parts of the application will mean you are not eligible to move to the next step.
If you are eligible to move to the next step, you will be emailed at the email address you gave in your application. Make sure your contact information is correct and check your messages regularly.
Veterans are encouraged to apply. Please visit the Veterans Employment page on WDVA's website for information on programs that may benefit you.
Applicants must be legally authorized to work in the United States (i.e., a citizen or national of the U.S., a lawful permanent resident, or an alien authorized to work in the U.S. without WDVA sponsorship) at the time of application.
Have questions? Contact Jennifer Anderson, Human Resources Assistant-Adv., JenniferM.Anderson@wisconsin.gov , 715-256-3241
Deadline to Apply
Application materials will be accepted until the needs of the Home are met.