Driver

St. Jude Children's Research Hospital • Memphis, TN

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About The Position

Operates a hospital vehicle to provide transportation within a 35-mile radius for employees, patients, and visitors to destinations such as the hospital, airport, valet lots, and St. Jude parking facilities. The role may also serve as a courier, moving patient samples from housing to campus and delivering medication and equipment within the service area. It includes picking up hospital mail from the main post office for daily delivery to the Mail Center and handling pickups for hospital services, returning items to the appropriate departments.

The Driver assists passengers with entering and exiting vehicles and with baggage or supplies, performs preventive maintenance checks, and regularly cleans vehicle interiors and exteriors. The role supports team and institutional goals by addressing customer complaints positively and escalating them when needed, completing other assigned duties, and maintaining regular and predictable attendance.

The position requires a high school diploma or GED and at least one year of professional driving experience. The employee must hold a valid driver’s license from their state of residence and be insurable by St. Jude’s insurance carrier. A valid license with an “F,” “P,” or equivalent endorsement must be held or obtained within the 90-day probationary period. The role requires safe vehicle operation, knowledge of applicable traffic laws, effective communication and organization, and the ability to adapt to changing priorities and work under time constraints. A commercial driver’s license and experience operating a 15-passenger van are preferred.

Work involves regular exposure to outdoor weather, occasional exposure to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles, and usually loud noise. The role may involve stressful situations and multiple pickups and deliveries within limited time. Physical demands include prolonged periods of driving, regular sitting and vehicle operation, frequent standing, walking, and climbing or balancing, and occasional lifting or moving of up to 25 pounds.

Requirements

• High school diploma or GED equivalent.
• At least 1 year of professional driving experience.
• Valid driver’s license from the employee’s state of residence and ability to be insured by St. Jude’s insurance carrier.
• Have or obtain a valid driver’s license with an “F,” “P,” or equivalent endorsement from the employee’s state of residence within 90 days of hire.
• Ability to safely operate an appropriate-size vehicle and follow traffic rules and hospital driving policies.
• Knowledge of state and local laws governing motor vehicle operation.
• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, communicate clearly, plan and organize work, and deliver routine tasks under guidance and supervision.
• Ability to drive for multiple hours and meet the physical demands of the role.
• Ability to undergo and clear required background checks and driving requirements.
• Ability to recognize hazards, follow safety rules, and take precautions to prevent incidents.
• Ability to sit regularly; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach; talk or hear; frequently stand, walk, and climb or balance; occasionally stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl; and occasionally lift or move up to 25 pounds.
• Required vision abilities include close, distance, color, and peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Nice To Haves

• Experience operating a 15-passenger van.
• Commercial driver’s license (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Operate a hospital vehicle or shuttle to transport employees, patients, and visitors between the hospital, St. Jude parking lots, sponsored lodging facilities, and other destinations within a 35-mile radius.
• Serve as a courier when needed, transporting patient samples, medication, equipment, mail, and other items to the appropriate locations or departments.
• Assist passengers with entering and exiting the vehicle and with baggage or supplies as required.
• Assist with preventive maintenance checks, including checking fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, and gas and oil.
• Regularly clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
• Handle customer complaints positively and escalate them as needed.
• Perform other duties assigned to meet department and institutional goals and objectives.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.
• Comply with applicable federal, state, and local safety and health regulations and hospital driving policies.

What This Job Offers

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