Driver - Mobile Treatment Unit
About The Position
The Driver operates a company mobile treatment unit to scheduled treatment access destinations and dispensing sites, supporting the Spokane Comprehensive Treatment Center’s mobile services in the Deer Park area. The mobile unit brings counseling and dispensing services to people seeking recovery from Opioid Use Disorder. This PRN position is scheduled as needed, Monday through Friday, from 4:00 AM to 12:30 PM. The stated hourly compensation range for Washington is $19.50–$20.40. The Driver is responsible for safe, timely vehicle operation, professional interactions with staff and patients, and monitoring the vehicle and surrounding area for safety. The role also includes assisting patients with boarding and exiting, operating wheelchair lifts when applicable, completing vehicle inspections and records, and coordinating maintenance and incident reporting with supervisors.
Requirements
- High school diploma or GED equivalent.
- Clean driving record with no points.
- Valid Washington state driver's license.
- Comfort working in an opioid treatment recovery environment.
- Adherence to state and local traffic policies while maintaining a professional demeanor in a busy environment.
- Strong map-reading and GPS navigation skills to plan routes and manage traffic or detours.
- Ability to conduct routine vehicle inspections, including checking tire pressure, fluid levels, and brakes, and to report mechanical issues.
- Professional, clear communication, including during direct interaction with patients.
- Team-oriented approach and ability to coordinate tasks with healthcare staff or technicians.
Nice To Haves
- Knowledge of or experience working in the substance use disorder treatment industry.
- Experience driving large vehicles, trucks, RV-type vehicles, mobile clinic vehicles, or specialized units, especially in healthcare, mobile service, or transportation.
- First Aid/CPR certification.
Responsibilities
- Drive company vehicles safely and conscientiously in accordance with company policies, procedures, and state transportation laws.
- Drive the mobile unit to scheduled destinations on time.
- Interact professionally with staff and patients, and report suspicious behavior to the Clinic Director or supervisors.
- Monitor the parking area and surroundings for loitering, misconduct, safety, and patient compliance; conduct frequent sweeps around the unit.
- Assist patients getting into and out of the vehicle.
- Operate wheelchair lifts when needed and applicable.
- Report traffic delays while en route and report incidents or accidents to a supervisor.
- Visually inspect the vehicle before and after each trip and report problems in writing.
- Check that the vehicle has at least a half tank of fuel before leaving the facility.
- Maintain required logbooks, including records for weekly, quarterly, and annual maintenance checks.
- Keep the vehicle clean and disinfected, and remove trash after returning to the clinic.
- Notify the Clinic Director or supervisor when vehicle or generator maintenance or repairs are needed.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Vision insurance
- Competitive 401(k) plan
- Paid vacation and sick time
- Early morning hours described as offering work/life balance
- Opportunity for growth
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Education Level
High school or GED
