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Patient Transport Driver

State of Indiana

West Lafayette, IN

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JOB DETAILS
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LOCATION
West Lafayette, IN
POSTED
30+ days ago
Patient Transport Driver















Date Posted: Aug 6, 2025















Requisition ID: 463804















Location:

West Lafayette, IN, US, 47906

















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, 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.






About the Indiana Veterans' Home:

The Indiana Veterans' Home is located in West Lafayette, Indiana. Originally created to care for veterans of the Civil War, the Indiana Veterans’ Home welcomed its first resident in 1896. Located on 250+ acres in West Lafayette, IVH is a full-service care facility offering a complete array of services for residents.





The mission of the Indiana Veterans' Home is to honor Indiana's veterans and their spouses by providing the highest level of care in a therapeutic home-like environment, enhancing health and yielding optimal quality of life. To do this and meet the unique needs of these heroes and their families, we deliver compassionate and comprehensive skilled care while integrating arts and cultural programming and preserving the rich history of the Home.






Salary Statement:


The salary for this position traditionally starts at $31,668.00 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 or residents to various locations.


+ Ensures the vehicle is 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 or residents.


+ 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 full-time employees which includes:



+ Three (3) medical plan options (including RX coverage) as well as vision and dental plans


+ Wellness Rewards Program: Complete wellness activities to earn gift card rewards


+ Health savings account, which includes bi-weekly state contribution


+ Deferred compensation 457(b) account (similar to 401(k) plan) with employer match


+ Two (2) fully-funded pension plan options


+ A robust, comprehensive program of leave policies covering a variety of employee needs, including but not limited to:


+ 150 hours of paid New Parent Leave and up to eight weeks of paid Childbirth Recovery Leave for eligible mothers


+ Up to 15 hours of paid community service leave




+ Combined 180 hours of paid vacation, personal, and sick leave time off


+ 12 paid holidays, 14 on election years


+ Education Reimbursement Program


+ Group life insurance


+ Referral Bonus program


+ Employee assistance program that allows for covered behavioral health visits


+ Qualified employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program


+ Free Parking for most positions


+ Free LinkedIn Learning access






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.



















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About the Company

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State of Indiana

A State of Opportunities! Indiana State Government is a goal driven, performance oriented, customer focused workforce. If you are looking to advance your career in a dynamic and energized environment, then we welcome you to explore opportunities within state employment. In joining our workforce, you will gain a rewarding experience working on behalf of Hoosiers to build a better Indiana.

No other organization can offer the diversity of careers, the upward mobility or the ability to change disciplines like the State of Indiana. Plus you'll find that enhancing your job description is something that is actually encouraged throughout the organization.

Indiana State Government has more than 70 state agencies and approximately 31,000 Full-Time Employees located throughout the state. Within our agencies we are proud to offer a diverse workforce and a variety of job categories that include: Architecture & Engineering, Clerical & Office Support, Education, Training & Library Science, Executive, Health Care, Human & Social Services, Information Technology, Law Enforcement and Public Safety, Legal, Accounting & Finance, Human Resources, Environmental & Natural Resources, Animal Health, Maintenance Trades, Biologic & Scientific, Transportation, Food Service, Administrative & Managerial.

To search for your next career opportunity with Indiana State Government, please visit our website at www.in.gov/spd.

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COMPANY SIZE
10,000 employees or more
INDUSTRY
Government and Military
WEBSITE
http://www.in.gov/spd

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