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TRANSPORTATION OPERATOR (DSA III)

Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services
Williamsburg, VA Full Time
POSTED ON 10/31/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 11/29/2026
Title: TRANSPORTATION OPERATOR (DSA III)

State Role Title: Psychiatric Technicians

Hiring Range: $41,181 - $56,830

Pay Band: 1

Agency: Dept Behavioral Health/Develop

Location: Eastern State Hospital

Agency Website: https://dbhds.virginia.gov/facilitiies/esh/

Recruitment Type: General Public - G

Job Duties

Eastern State Hospital, located in Williamsburg, Virginia, was founded in 1773, with an emphasis on community focused mental health care. This state-of-the-art campus, situated on 500 acres, consists of two patient care buildings with 300 patients, and a highly skilled staff of over 900. Eastern State Hospital is part of the Department of Behavioral Health and Developmental Services (DBHDS) system and is accredited by the Joint Commission.

ESH invites applications for the position of TRANSPORTATION OPERATOR (PCT). This position provides escort, assistance, and transportation for patient-related on/off campus activities via handi-vans, stretcher vans, and general use vehicles; provide direct care support to mentally ill patients on an assigned unit; assist laundry services; provide coverage in the mailroom when additional support is needed; assist with patient monitoring on secure hallways during downtime or in between scheduled runs; and provide monitoring during patient/family visitation during normal work hours.

Minimum Qualifications

Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record for the past three years in all states in which licensed.

Experience operating general use vehicles (including sedans, passenger vans, and trucks up to 13 tons GVWR).

Additional Considerations

Experience working an inpatient program with individuals with psychiatric and developmental disabilities.

QMHP certification.

Special Instructions

You will be provided a confirmation of receipt when your application and/or résumé is submitted successfully. Please refer to “Your Application” in your account to check the status of your application for this position.

This position is considered essential personnel and would be required to work in the event of an emergency, pandemic, or facility need. All ESH positions may be required to work different shifts to include nights, weekends, and holidays, and/or overtime as requested, in the event of an emergency.

Contact Information

Name: Eastern State Hospital

Phone: 757-208-7717 REFER TO PAGE UP FOR APPLICATION STATUS

Email: EMAIL APPLICATION MATERIAL NOT ACCEPTED

In support of the Commonwealth’s commitment to inclusion, we are encouraging individuals with disabilities to apply through the Commonwealth Alternative Hiring Process. To be considered for this opportunity, applicants will need to provide their AHP Letter (formerly COD) provided by the Department for Aging & Rehabilitative Services (DARS), or the Department for the Blind & Vision Impaired (DBVI). Service-Connected Veterans are encouraged to answer Veteran status questions and submit their disability documentation, if applicable, to DARS/DBVI to get their AHP Letter. Requesting an AHP Letter can be found at AHP Letter or by calling DARS at 800-552-5019.

Note: Applicants who received a Certificate of Disability from DARS or DBVI dated between April 1, 2022- February 29, 2024, can still use that COD as applicable documentation for the Alternative Hiring Process.

Salary : $41,181 - $56,830

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