Mobile Driver

Job Overview

Provides CDL-licensed transportation services and customer service to support blood drives.

Responsibilities

Essential Functions:

The list of essential functions, as outlined herein, is intended to be representative of the duties and responsibilities performed within this classification. It is not necessarily descriptive of any one position in the class. The omission of an essential function does not preclude management from assigning duties not listed herein if such functions are a logical assignment to the position.

• Provides transportation and support services for mobile blood drives including loading, unloading and setting up all equipment within time constraints
• Operates motor vehicles in compliance with all applicable laws; including driving blood mobiles as CDL Licensure and business needs permit
• Packs and/or picks-up blood and blood products from blood drives
• Provides assistance in the warehouse and stocking supplies and vehicles
• Performs daily vehicle inspections
• Assists in the daily direction of temporary staff as needed.

Qualifications

Qualifications:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required.

Education and/or Experience:

High School diploma or equivalent.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations and Designations:

Successful completion and recertification of the organization's driver training is required. Successful completion of CDL training and obtaining a CDL Class B (Commercial Driver's License). Must maintain a valid medical exam certification and a safe driving record to meet auto insurability standards.

Knowledge, Abilities and Skills:

• Ability to read, understand and follow documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals
• Ability to write routine reports and correspondence
• Ability to organize work for timely completion
• Ability to follow oral and written instructions
• Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of the organization
• Ability to establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work
• Ability to speak, write, read and understand English
• Basic computer skills including knowledge of Microsoft Office applications
• Ability to commute with personal transportation
• Ability to maintain composure in a fast-paced environment
• Ability to operate and drive a mobile, box truck or van to designated site locations
• Ability to practice safe driving techniques based on company and governmental regulations
• Ability to work a flexible schedule, as dictated by business needs, including weekend, holidays and overtime when necessary.

Physical Requirements:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Tasks involve the periodic performance of moderately physically demanding work, usually involving lifting, carrying, pushing and/or of moderately heavy objects and materials (up to 50 pounds). Tasks that require moving objects of significant weight require the assistance of another person and/or use of proper techniques and moving equipment. Tasks may involve some climbing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, walking, auditory detection, standing for extended periods of time, and manual dexterity in the operating of phlebotomy equipment. Tasks involve operating a large vehicle.

Environmental Requirements:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee may encounter while performing the essential functions of this job.

Functions are regularly performed inside and/or outside with potential for exposure to adverse conditions, such as inclement weather, atmospheric elements and pathogenic substances. Performance of this job could expose the employee to blood-borne pathogens. Employee will experience close/small work spaces on mobile unit buses. Vibration and motion are common on mobile unit buses. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.

Acknowledgement of Understanding:

This job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.