Part-Time Driver

Work for Indiana

Begin a fulfilling career with the State of Indiana by joining one of the largest employers in the state, offering a range of opportunities across 60+ agencies. At the state, youll find competitive compensation, a robust benefits package and a commitment to work-life balance. Most importantly, youll have the chance to make a real and measurable impact on the lives of Hoosiers across Indiana.

About Chain OLakes Correctional Facility:

Chain O'Lakes Community Re‑Entry Center is a minimum‑security facility located in Albion, Indiana, with a capacity of 140 incarcerated adult males. Positioned within Chain O'Lakes State Park in Noble County, the center provides a unique natural setting focused on the final 12-36 months of an individuals sentence. Incarcerated individuals participate in educational and treatment programs designed to support re‑entry. The facility also operates work crews that help maintain Pokagon State Park, Chain O'Lakes State Park, and other community projects. Partnerships with agencies such as the Noble County Surveyor's Office and the Indiana Department of Transportation, give incarcerated individuals hands‑on work experience. Staff emphasize responsibility, growth, and community engagement. To learn more about Chain O'Lakes Community Re‑Entry Center, click here.

Pay Rate:

This position traditionally starts at an hourly rate of $16.24 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 Youll 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities/Direct Reports:

This role may be utilized in a supervisory capacity based on agency needs.

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
• 75 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers.
• 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. Reasonable accommodations may be available to enable individuals with disabilities to complete the application and interview process as well as perform the essential functions of a role. If you require reasonable accommodations to complete this application, you can request assistance by contacting the Indiana State Personnel Department at jobs@spd.IN.gov.