Driver Sub Foreperson (1576)

Southern Illinois University School of Medicine • Springfield, IL

9d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for the transportation of patients to and from appointments at the SIU Center for Family Medicine. This position REQUIRES a CDL Class B or Higher.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid current driver’s license as required by the State of Illinois.
• CDL class B license or higher in accordance with the size of the vehicle to be operated by the incumbent.
• Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in moving or transport activities (such as commercial driving, dispatching, garage work, or moving company).
• Knowledge of safe driving procedures.
• Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
• Ability to supervise.
• Ability to perform clerical functions, including record keeping and mathematical skills.
• Ability to safely perform heavy lifting (50 lbs. minimum), pushing, and pulling.
• Ability to learn about the institution's buildings, travel routes, and physical layout.
• Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
• Ability to interact with the public.

Responsibilities

• Prepares daily transportation schedule based on patient needs by site, dispatching vehicles or drivers, and routing service calls.
• Generates trip sheets for each trip and prepares quarterly reports on total trips, mileage and vehicle maintenance.
• Ensures vehicle gets regularly scheduled maintenance, maintaining records, logs and receipts.
• Backup driver for all sites.
• Train Drivers and Heavy Drivers.
• Assist in supervision with Drivers at each site.
• Pick up of orders done at local businesses and food pantries.
• Deliver items and food bags to patients as needed.
• Record distribution activity daily.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED