Positions in this job family are assigned responsibilities involving the operation of a motor vehicle to transport a variety of items, materials and/or personnel. This includes routine work involving the operation of vehicles such as a passenger car, station wagon, pick-up truck up to one ton, panel truck or van to transport or haul a variety of items, deliver messages, perform errands or transport passengers. Incumbents work under close supervision and assigned tasks are clearly defined.
TYPICAL FUNCTIONS
Operates a motor vehicle picking up and delivering such items as mail, laundry, medicine specimens, small parts and equipment, milk or other cargo; hauls livestock, grain, hay, garbage, trash and other materials; transports state officials, employees and clients; delivers messages and performs various errands.
Performs associated clerical and record keeping tasks; loads and performs necessary handling operations in connection with cargo being hauled.
Makes minor adjustments and emergency repairs; keeps vehicles clean and serviceable.
Checks oil and fluid levels as appropriate.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, & ABILITIES
Knowledge of the techniques of safe vehicle operation; of traffic laws and regulations; and of CPR and first aid techniques. Skill is required to operate light vehicles; and to lift or handle cargo.
LEVEL DESCRIPTORS
Level I: The Light Vehicle Driver job family consists of only one level and incumbent employees are responsible for performing all functions related to the position to which assigned.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Level I: Education and Experience requirements are none.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENT
Possession of a valid Oklahoma driver's license at time of appointment.
Upon a conditional offer of employment, Department of Mental Health and Substance Abuse Services applicants must submit to a physical examination and shall meet the physical examination requirements of lifting/carrying 50 pounds occasionally, 20 pounds frequently and able to push and pull a maximum force of 50 pounds.
CLASS: F54A; EST: 8/24/2007; REV: 7/2/2012 7:45:00 AM;