Dental Mobile Unit Driver - Part time

County of Mecklenburg, NC•Charlotte, NC

2d•$20 - $25•Onsite

About The Position

This is a non-exempt (hourly) position. Pay rates are based on education, skill, experience level and internal equity. Internal equity considerations include an assessment of the applicant’s salary history and qualifications in comparison to the market rate and requirements for the job. This is a part time role. Schedule is Tuesday/Wednesday/Thursday from 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM and Friday from 7:30 AM to 12:00PM (29 total hours/week). About Us At Mecklenburg County, you’ll have the chance to build a career as unique as you are with support, inclusive culture and technology to become the best version of you. We’re counting on YOUR unique voice and perspective to help Mecklenburg County Public Health become even better, too. Join us and build an exceptional experience for yourself, and a healthier world for all. As a member of the Mecklenburg County Public Health team, you will become a subject matter expert in the public health field. The CDC foundation explains that “Public health is the science of protecting and improving the health of people and their communities. This work is achieved by promoting health lifestyles, researching disease and injury prevention, detecting, preventing, and responding to infectious disease”. Come be a part of Mecklenburg County’s Public Health department’s vision to “assure the health and safety of our diverse and changing community today and for future generations.” Position Summary Understand and comply with traffic laws and regulations Employ radio communication with dispatch Read and interpret road maps/GPS system Maintain accurate trip records either on paper or electronically Perform basic vehicle maintenance-daily inspections of the vehicle, fuel check, and electric power Before leaving the facility, the driver should perform a daily pre-check of the vehicle's maintenance, including ensuring it's properly fueled and that maintenance is performed as recommended. The driver should perform weekly cleaning and maintenance of the vehicle, including emptying water and sewer tanks and filling water storage tanks as needed. Assist passengers and/or employees with boarding, in-transit, and de-boarding as needed Driving mobile vehicle to and from scheduled visits, setting up and taking down the vehicle at each site The driver should park, set up, level, hook up, and tear down the unit daily, and return it to its designated location each day.

Requirements

Minimum of one year of experience driving a commercial vehicle, or successful completion of Central Piedmont Community College or approved driving school’s CDL Driving Program.
Must have an acceptable driving record per County standards.
High School Diploma or equivalent.
Requires a valid North Carolina or South Carolina Driver's License
Requires County Driving Privileges
Annual Motor Vehicle Record (MVR) check required
Basic computer skills

Nice To Haves

Bilingual (Spanish and English) proficiency oral and written
CDL preferred
Thorough knowledge of traffic laws and regulations governing operation of assigned vehicle.

Responsibilities

Understand and comply with traffic laws and regulations
Employ radio communication with dispatch
Read and interpret road maps/GPS system
Maintain accurate trip records either on paper or electronically
Perform basic vehicle maintenance-daily inspections of the vehicle, fuel check, and electric power
Perform a daily pre-check of the vehicle's maintenance, including ensuring it's properly fueled and that maintenance is performed as recommended.
Perform weekly cleaning and maintenance of the vehicle, including emptying water and sewer tanks and filling water storage tanks as needed.
Assist passengers and/or employees with boarding, in-transit, and de-boarding as needed
Driving mobile vehicle to and from scheduled visits, setting up and taking down the vehicle at each site
Park, set up, level, hook up, and tear down the unit daily, and return it to its designated location each day.