Part Time Driver Date Posted: Feb 28, 2025 Requisition ID: 457709 Location: South Bend, IN, US, 46628 Work for Indiana Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a diverse range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, you'll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package, and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, you'll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana. At the State of Indiana, we don’t just talk about diversity and inclusion—we make it our goal to create a welcoming, accessible, and equitable workplace with a workforce that is representative of Indiana's population. As a proud equal opportunity employer, reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process and perform the essential functions of a role. About South Bend Community Re-Entry Center: As a part of the Indiana Department of Correction, the South Bend Community Re-Entry Center (SBCRC) promotes public safety by providing meaningful, effective opportunities for successful re-entry. We strive to model best Correctional practices, return productive citizens to our communities, and inspire a culture of accountability, integrity, and professionalism. The South Bend Community Re-Entry Center is located in South Bend, Indiana. As a model of public safety, the South Bend Community Re-Entry Center promotes the successful reintegration of lawful, self-sufficient, and productive citizens into the community through the thoughtful application of dynamic supervision, and experienced rehabilitative programming; and by providing opportunities for its residents to demonstrate strong work ethic and civic duty to foster productive partnerships with employers and citizens in our local communities. Role Overview: Serves in delivery and errand capacity for South Bend Community Re-Entry Center. This work primarily involves driving work release participants to and from events and places of employment. Performs such tasks as: + Checks oil, gas, etc., ensures the cleanliness of the vehicle, and also limits carpool care + Performs local delivery and pick up of participants on and off grounds + Performs occasional delivery and pick up out of town + Drives work release participants/residents to and from events and transports them to their places of employment + Performs related work as required Hourly Rate: The rate for this position traditionally starts at $16.24/hr but may be commensurate with education or work experience. A Day in the Life: The essential functions of this role are as follows: + Drives patients, residents, or incarcerated individuals to various locations. + Ensures vehicle clean, and safe to operate such as checking oil levels, gas, etc. + Picks up supplies and other equipment as needed. + Maintain mileage trip tickets for vehicles. + Follows proper protocol when handling patients, residents, or incarcerated individuals. + Workday attendance at assigned worksite(s) is an essential function of this position. The job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Other duties, responsibilities and activities may change or be assigned at any time. What You'll Need for Success: The ideal candidate in this role should minimally have: + a valid Indiana Public Passenger Chauffeur License. Related certifications and coursework may be considered for education or experience. + Specialized knowledge of driving straight truck and tractor/trailer road truck. + Specialized knowledge of vehicle laws pertaining to truck and transportation. + Basic knowledge of truck maintenance and repairs. + Ability to supervise proper loading and unloading of trucks. + Ability to drive in all types of weather. + Ability to read maps and understand written directions. + Ability to obtain appropriate vehicle operator license. + Able to perform essential functions with or without reasonable accommodation. Benefits of Employment with the State of Indiana: The State of Indiana offers a comprehensive benefit package for part-time employees which includes: + Paid vacation, personal and sick time off + Competitive leave policies covering a variety of employee needs + 12 company paid holidays, 14 on election years + New Parent Leave + Free Parking + Free LinkedIn Learning Equal Employment Opportunity: The State of Indiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to recruiting, selecting, developing, and promoting employees based on individual ability and job performance. Our policy is to provide equal employment opportunity to all people in all aspects of employer-employee relations without discrimination because of race, color, creed, religion, sex, national origin, ancestry, age, sexual orientation, gender identity, physical or mental disability, or veteran status. We will comply with the spirit as well as the letter of all applicable state and federal laws. If you are a qualified individual with a disability and require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov. The State of Indiana has established a culture that welcomes equity, inclusion, and opportunity for all employees and applicants. We encourage you to apply if you feel you have the transferrable skills to be successful in this position and we look forward to reviewing your application. Current Employee? Click here (https://performancemanager8.successfactors.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?bplte\_company=indianaoff) to apply.