The posting
Division: Tribal Assistance
Reports to: Veterans Services Officer
Worksite: Tribal Assistance Office (Dairy Queen Building)
Work Hours: As scheduled transports permit
LLBO Status: Non-exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
License/Certification Requirements: Valid MN Driver’s License, current insurance or be insurable.
Summary: Provide safe and reliable transportation services to clients of the Veterans Services Department.
Education Requirements and Experience:
High School Diploma or General Education Diploma (G.E.D).
Excellent driving record.
Must be able to operate manual and automatic automobiles.
Additional Qualifications and Skills:
Knowledge of: communities and Veteran Affairs Medical Centers, Community Based Outpatient Clinics (CBOC) and hospitals, local and statewide.
No convictions of assault or higher.
Good oral and written communication skills and customer service skills.
Honorably discharged veteran preferred but not necessary.
Pre-employment drug testing is mandatory for all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe positions.
Supervisory Duties:
None.
Duties/Responsibilities:
Adhere to all Leech Lake Band of Ojibwe policies and procedures.
Transport male and female veterans to and from medical appointments. Transporting for other than medical will be assessed on a case by case basis.
Arrange pickup or drop-off point based on the time of the appointment and the mileage to the medical center. Leech Lake Veterans Services maintains a “No Appointment Missed” goal.
Must have the ability to work flexible hours including early mornings or late evenings, weekends and holidays.
Prepare travel authorization before trip and provide travel closeouts to the Accounting Travel Office when transport has been completed.
Assist the veteran as needed to enter into the medical centers. Notify medical staff if veteran needs assistance. Be prepared to assist the veteran as they return to the transport vehicle.
Maintain the in-office travel board, checking the schedule by calling or by viewing the board in the office.
Maintain vehicle mileage reports, service records and logs.
Ensure vehicle license and insurance cards are up to date.
Notify Fleet Management for vehicle maintenance and cleaning.
Document any vehicle safety incidents and report to Fleet Management.
Attend and/or conduct all mandatory meetings and trainings as required.
Maintain confidentiality and professional ethics at all times.
Travel in and out of the state on a possibly regular basis.
Understanding and sensitivity to Native American culture.
Adhere to policies governing staff conduct.
All other related duties as assigned.
Physical Requirements:
No medical condition that interferes with ability to drive.
Ability to drive in sub-optimal weather and road conditions.
Must be in good physical condition and mental health.
Must have good eyesight (corrective lenses/contacts acceptable).
Subject to internal working conditions.
Non-smoking environment.



