Driver

Gift of Hope•Itasca, IL

35d•$22

About The Position

Gift of Hope is proud to serve as the federally designated not-for-profit organ procurement organization (OPO) that coordinates organ and tissue donation and provides compassionate service to families of donors in the northern three-quarters of Illinois and northwest Indiana. Since our inception in 1986, we have coordinated donations that have saved the lives of more than 23,000 organ transplant recipients, and improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of tissue transplant recipients. As one of 58 organ procurement organizations that make up the nation’s organ donation system, we work with 183 hospitals in our donation service area. Our Drivers provide emergency and non-emergency ground transportation and assist with property maintenance and building security Compensation for this position is $21.50 per hour, plus applicable shift differential. The hours for this position are midnight - 8:00 AM. (0000-0800). Our team also shares coverage on weekends.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED equivalent
Must be at least 25 years of age
Possession of a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record
Ability to communicate and interact effectively with others
Ability to learn and perform all transportation, property, and security related duties
Ability to learn and utilize computer applications necessary for job performance
Attention to detail
Ability to drive Gift of Hope vehicles to perform job duties
Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel and walk to perform job duties
Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.
Driving Gift of Hope vehicles approximately 7-8 hours per trip for trips within Gift of Hope’s service area (northern 2/3 of Illinois and Lake County, Indiana)
Normal office environment
Work weekends and other hours outside regular office hours
Some exposure to adverse weather
Some exposure to adverse road conditions
Carry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hours
Ability to respond to pages within 10 minutes when working on call

Responsibilities

Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
Provide safe and timely emergency and non-emergency ground transportation for organ and tissue recovery departments
Transport internal and external staff to and from hospitals, airports and/or other facilities
Transport human organs, blood, and tissue samples
Deliver clinical supplies and equipment
Work assigned schedule to provide 24-hour department coverage
Keep all Gift of Hope vehicles clean and in proper working condition
Complete and document maintenance checks on delivery vehicles and notify supervisor of any issues
Interact with internal and external customers in a professional manner
Communicate and dispatch external partners, as needed
Maintain thorough logs to track routes and deliveries
Use route navigation apps and knowledge of area to complete deliveries on time
Perform and document safety checks for each vehicle
Conduct building security and safety tours
Monitor facility and equipment alarms
Light maintenance of facilities and equipment
Restock building supplies
Assist with deliveries and trash removal
Light landscaping and snow removal
Other duties as assigned

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
403(b) retirement plan with company match
Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
Paid Parental Leave
Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)

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