Motor Vehicle Operator

Job Title

Other Ambulatory Services

About NYC Health + Hospitals

Kings County Hospital Center has a rich legacy for its pioneering role in medicine. Today, with over 625 beds, our hospital remains on the cutting edge of technology and provides the most modern procedures with state-of-the-art equipment. Built in 1831 as a one room infirmary for publicly supported care of the sick, Kings County Hospital Center continues to be a leading healthcare facility whose mission is to provide care to everyone regardless of their ability to pay. The hospital provides a wide range of health services, and specialties are offered in all fields of modern medicine. More than 200 clinics provide a wide array of ambulatory care services. 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.

Work Shifts

7:00 A.M – 3:00 P.M

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: Operates one or more types of motor vehicles such as passenger car, shuttle bus, truck, forklift, or tractor-trailer truck. Drives a truck carrying employees and material to and from work location. Acts as a chauffeur to an official. 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. Reports and noticeable mechanical defects in the vehicle. Cleans the windows and interior and exterior of vehicle. Changes tires or wheels. Assists in loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and passengers. Reports any accidents in which the vehicle may have been involved. Operates motor equipment mounted on, or transported by, the vehicle. Watches for traffic hazards while labor force is engaged in making emergency repairs. Transports collectors and cases of coin boxes to and from collection areas. Is responsible for tools, supplies, materials, and equipment carried in or on the assigned vehicle. Prepares trip reports. In a garage/fleet, may dispatch personnel, motor vehicles and equipment. Performs related work.

Minimum Qualifications

Possession a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment. SPECIAL NOTES: 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. 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.

How To Apply

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