Employee Handbook

Employee Handbook 25 August 2023 g. Operators must use state vehicles for conducting state business and not for personal use. Vehicles should not be taken to personal residences for overnight parking. h. Operators may not transport their spouses, children, animals, or hitchhikers in state vehicles. i. Operators must wear properly fastened safety belts. j. Smoking is prohibited in all State Fleet vehicles. k. All vehicles assigned daily must be returned to the parking lot at the end of the day unless other arrangements are made ahead of time. l. Employees are encouraged to use a State Fleet vehicle rather than a personal vehicle. 30.3 Large Passenger Vans The large passenger vans transport up to 15 people. The following people may drive these vans: a. Those who have a valid CDL and have completed on-line training within the past four years. b. Those who have a valid driver’s license and have completed on-line training and behind-the-wheel training. Call the Business Office to set up training. 30.4 Student Drivers All student drivers must have a valid driver’s license. Please contact the Business Office prior to having a student drive a state vehicle to complete the necessary paperwork. The student must present their driver’s license at the Business Office before driving a State Fleet vehicle.