Motor Vehicle Operator

Overview

Performs standard duties including messenger work, operating a motor vehicle, and other duties as assigned. Transport patients, staff, visitors, and materials safely to various locations. Ensure proper use and maintenance of the vehicle. Also ensures that any accidents are appropriately and timely reported.


Responsibilities

• Checks the Security Department for any new assignments and/ or messages on return from trips.
• Provides courier service from the Interfaith Medical Center using the any IMC vehicle.
• Insures the vehicle is maintained and cleaned in/out on an on-going basis.
• At the beginning and end of their shift, they inspect their vehicle to ensure that it is functioning correctly and all fluid levels are at a suitable level.
• They must follow all traffic laws and posted speed limits, even at the expense of arriving late to their destinations. If they encounter any unsafe conditions or road hazards, they report the problems to security base officer or security office manager.
• If their vehicle develops mechanical difficulties, they document the problems and communicate needed repairs to mechanics. They must ensure that passengers and/or packages are safely loaded and unloaded.
• Maintains confidentiality regarding patients or staff as required.
• Dress in a neat and professional manner. This may be in accordance with the Interfaith Medical Center dress code.
• The Motor vehicle operator is responsible for parking or traffic summons which is received.
• Perform all other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Education:

• High School Graduate or GED preferred.

Experience:

• Prior driving experience in New York City preferred.

Knowledge and Skills:

• Ability to work independently.
• Familiarity with the Interfaith Medical Center's (IMC) motor vehicle policy.
• Ability to read maps and written directions.
• Must have strong customer service.
• Fluent in English.

Licenses, Certifications:

• Must hold valid NY State driver's license (without violations) required.

Physical Requirements:

• Involves standing, walking, sitting, talking, hearing and bending.
• May include some repetitive motions.
• Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position without compromising patient care.

The salary range and/or hourly rate listed is a good faith determination of potential base compensation that may be offered to a successful applicant for this position at the time of this job advertisement and can be modified in the future. When determining a team member's base salary and/or rate, several factors may be considered as applicable (e.g., site, specialty, service line, years of relevant experience, education, credentials, negotiated contracts, budget and internal equity).

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The statements herein are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees and are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified. Furthermore, they do not establish a contract for employment and are subject to change at the discretion of One Brooklyn Health (OBH).

OBH is an equal opportunity employer, it is our policy to provide equal opportunity to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, marital status, military status, age, gender, sexual orientation, disability or handicap or other characteristics protected by applicable federal, state, or local laws.