Motor Vehicle Operator

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.

Grant Funded

This position is grant funded.

Work Shifts

8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M; Rotating Weekends & Holidays . *[35 Hours per Week.]

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position :

Under supervision, operates motor vehicles and equipment such as passenger cars, shuttle buses, vans, trucks, forklifts, and tractor-trailer trucks.

Examples of Typical Tasks :
1. Operates one or more types of motor vehicles such as passenger car, shuttle bus, truck, forklift, or tractor-trailer truck.
2. Drives a truck carrying employees and material to and from work location.
3. Acts as a chauffeur to an official.
4. Checks the tires, oil and fuel of the vehicle, and checks vehicle to see that lights, horn and brakes appear to be operating properly. Replenishes fluids as needed.
5. Reports and noticeable mechanical defects in the vehicle.
6. Cleans the windows and interior and exterior of vehicle.
7. Changes tires or wheels.
8. Assists in loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and passengers.
9. Reports any accidents in which the vehicle may have been involved.
10. Operates motor equipment mounted on, or transported by, the vehicle.
11. Watches for traffic hazards while labor force is engaged in making emergency repairs.
12. Transports collectors and cases of coin boxes to and from collection areas.
13. Is responsible for tools, supplies, materials, and equipment carried in or on the assigned vehicle.
14. Prepares trip reports.
15. In a garage/fleet, may dispatch personnel, motor vehicles and equipment.
16. Performs related work.

Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment.

SPECIAL NOTES:
1. For appointment to certain positions, candidates must possess either a Class A, B, or C Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with passenger endorsement and no restrictions on the number of passengers, or with no airbrake restriction.
2. All Motor Vehicle Operators with a Commercial Driver License are subject to a pre-employment drug and alcohol screening, and incumbents with a Commercial Driver License will be subjected to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

Benefits

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• College Savings Program
• Union Benefits for eligible titles
• Multiple employee discounts programs
• Commuter Benefits Programs

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