Driver – Iowa Veterans Home

Job Description

The Iowa Veterans Home is looking for a full time Driver to assist with transporting residents and staff for medical and miscellaneous trips.

Duties include but not limited to:

• Drive in a safe manner at all times and obeys all traffic laws.
• Make decisions regarding transportation of residents if they develop health problems while enroute, such as returning, continuing the trip, or locating the nearest medical facility.
• Transport staff to and from Iowa Correctional Institute for Women.
• Return residents to IVH when being discharged from other facilities.
• Transport residents and staff in all types of weather conditions.
• Clean all vehicles in the IVH fleet inside and out on a regular basis.
• Make minor repairs to vehicles: replace light bulbs, wiper blades, fuses, and topping fluids.
• Conduct various office duties daily including checking resident trip schedule, emails, message board and cell phone messages.

Special requirements include:

• Must have CDL Class C or obtain within 6 months of hire.
• Obtain Certified Nursing Aide certificate within 6 months of hire. CNA Certification classes are available IVH.

What we offer as a full time Iowa Veterans Home employee:

• Team oriented, positive work environment
• Opportunity for professional growth and development
• Paid time off (sick leave and vacation) plus nine paid holidays per year

Medical and Dental Insurance Benefits:
Monthly optional Medical Insurance Premium (Iowa Choice*) for 2025:
Single: $64/mo = employee share; $836/mo = state share
Family: $210/mo = employee share; $1,896/mo = state share

• National Choice option also available

Monthly optional Dental Insurance Premium for 2025:
Single: Free
Family: $46

• Optional flexible spending accounts for health & dental expenses, & dependent care
• $20,000 basic life insurance at no cost
• Exceptional retirement package: IPERS (Iowa Public Employee Retirement System)
• Optional 401(a) Plan with employee contribution: The State makes match contributions into the employee’s selection of investments in a 401(a) employer match account. The match is $1 for every $1 contributed up to a $75 monthly maximum.
• Lactation rooms throughout our campus
• Wellness Program: Onsite fitness center available to staff 24/7 for only $36 per year

**All applicants are subject to a Criminal Background Check Dependent Adult Abuse and Child Abuse Check.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

No specific education or experience is required.

For additional information, please click on this link to view the job description (Download PDF reader).

Additional Qualification Requirements

Possession of a valid driver’s license is required. Within a period of time after hire, as determined by the appointing authority, employees in this class may be required to obtain a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) and endorsements.