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Description The Dane County Medical Examiner's Office has a current vacancy for a Limited Term Employment (LTE) Morgue Transport Driver. LTEs are limited to 1,200 hours in a payroll year and are not guaranteed any hours per week. LTE Morgue Transport Drivers in the Dane County Medical Examiner's Office, shall be paid $50.00 for a 12-hour on-call shift

When LTE Morgue Transport Drivers are called into work, all hours worked are paid at their regular hourly rate in addition to this fee. Equity, Definition and Examples of Duties COMMITMENT TO EQUITY & INCLUSION As an employer, we strive to provide a work environment where diversity and differing opinions are valued, creativity is encouraged, continuous learning and improvement are fostered, teamwork and open/honest communication are encouraged, and meeting customers' needs through quality service is a shared goal. All employees must be able to demonstrate multicultural competence - the awareness, knowledge, and skills needed to work with others who are culturally different from self in meaningful, relevant, and productive ways.

Applicants from traditionally underrepresented populations including women, racial and ethnic minorities, and persons with disabilities are especially encouraged to apply. DEFINITION Under general supervision of the Director of Operations, this classification is responsible for the safe and respectful transportation of decedents between the Dane County Medical Examiner's Office and other locations in Wisconsin. EXAMPLES OF DUTIES Respond to various morgue facilities and on occasion, death scenes to make careful and respectful removal of deceased individuals.

Transport decedents to morgue facilities as directed by administrative staff. Education, Experience and Special Requirements Education, Training and Experience: Any combination of education, training and experience equivalent to high school graduation. Special Requirements: Must have (or be eligible for) a valid driver's license.

Background Check Statement: Some positions may require a criminal background check which can include fingerprinting due to the nature of the job's responsibilities. Wisconsin's Fair Employment Law, s. 111.31 - 111.395, Wis

Stats., prohibits discrimination because of an arrest or conviction record. However, Dane County may disqualify an applicant if the position's responsibilities are substantially related to the applicant's criminal history (e.g., the nature of the crime and its relationship to the position, whether hiring, transferring or promoting an applicant would pose an unreasonable risk to the business, its employees, customers and vendors, etc.) Management reserves the right to make employment contingent upon successful completion of the background check. For Bilingual Positions: Provide services in both English and the required foreign language (e.g., Spanish, Arabic, Hmong, etc.)

Applicants being considered for bilingual positions will be tested during the recruitment process prior to employment. This will primarily consist of passing an oral language proficiency assessment from English to foreign language and foreign language to English, but may require additional language testing, such as written translation, if it is an essential function of the job. *If applicable, individuals may confirm with the Employee Relations Division whether results of bilingual language certifications/ examinations they currently hold qualify them for the position's bilingual designation.

Physical and Environmental Work Requirements: Must be able to lift up to eighty (80) pounds unassisted and heavier loads with assistance. Transportations can occur 24 hours a day 7 days a week. Transport drivers work a rotating on-call schedule consisting of 12-hour shifts.

While assigned to on-call duty, drivers must remain available to respond and report to the Medical Examiner's Office within 60 minutes of being dispatched. Scheduling is flexible. Knowledge, Skills and Abilities Ability to safely operate light transport vehicle.

Ability to handle human remains respectfully with a professional demeanor. Ability to use appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE), general knowledge of blood borne pathogens safety. Ability to foster strong relationships with outside county partners.

Ability to maintain effective relationships with staff members, and the general public. Ability to perform light preventative vehicle maintenance (check/add fluids, monitor tire pressure, take vehicles in for repair, and assist in cleaning vehicle interior and exterior), and recognize the need for more extensive vehicle maintenance or repair.