Motor Vehicle Operator

Motor Vehicle OperatorMotor Vehicle Operator is under the supervision of the Mobility Manager. The incumbent receives work assignments and direction regarding work methods, procedures and schedules from either the Transportation Coordinator and/or the Mobility Manager.Skill in map reading in order to reach unfamiliar locations.Skilled in defensive driving techniques.Skill in motor vehicle mechanics and interpretation of operator's manual for assigned vehicles.Vehicles are driven over roads and streets through various types of traffic and possible weather conditions.Safely transport patients in a manner that minimizes disruption to personnel and ensure maximum comfort during travel, prevents shock, ensures freedom of breathing.Utilizes safety practices and procedures following established safety rules and regulations and maintains a safe and clean work environment.Ability to practice and promote safe work and driving habits and follow standard safety procedures, including identifying existing or potential safety hazards and promptly notifying supervisor and initiating corrective action as required.Use two-way radio (or other device) to maintain communications with dispatcher/supervisor on assignments and locations, in accordance with rules and regulations.Ability to safely transport patients.Load and unload patients safely.Perform operator maintenance such as checking fluid levels and air pressure in tires, cleaning and washing of vehicles, and performing inspection checklists to ensure safe and proper operation.Skilled in defensive driving techniques.Safely transport patients in a manner that minimizes disruption to personnel and ensure maximum comfort during travel, prevents shock, ensures freedom of breathing.Enforce passenger safety and seatbelt use.Maintains records and document actions, such as operator inspection checklists/forms and accident/incident reports.Knowledge of safety requirements to operate a wheelchair lift and ramp, including the proper use of vehicle device restraint/lock down mechanisms to safely transports wheelchair, motorized wheelchairs, and scooters.Arrives at and departs from pick-up and discharge points and scheduled times.Work Schedule: Full-Time, Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 4:30PM, tour of duty subject to change based upon facility needs Position Description Title/PD#: Motor Vehicle Operator/PD03518A Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not Approved Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized