Truck Driver - Textiles - 4a-12:30p; e/o Wknd & Hol.

ChristianaCare • Newark, DE

9d • $20 - $25

About The Position

PRIMARY FUNCTION: To drive a laundry truck transporting clean and soiled linen between laundry and hospital. PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Drives in accordance with police and safety regulations. Loads, unloads and transports all linens and other hospital equipment between hospitals. Cares for and maintains vehicles and makes minor repairs. Loads and unloads trucks to/from laundry and other storage areas. Assists in laundry when necessary such as sorting linens, loading and unloading washers and dryers. Works rotating shifts. Turns in a daily vehicle inspections report. Loads laundry upto 1000 lbs, pushes and/or pulls up and down ramps from laundry areas to truck loading ramps. Performs assignedwork safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor, in a timelymanner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors. Performs other related duties as required. EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: High school graduate or equivalent. Six months on job training. An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted. JOB SPECIFICATION KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS; Knowledge of defensive driving. Knowledge of Christiana Care and departmental policies and procedures. Ability to drive a van and/or truck. Ability to read, write, and follow simple written oral instructions. Skill in good motor coordination, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination when driving truck or in handling materials. Skill in oral and written communications SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS: Valid State of Delaware Driver's License Class 'B' CDL) and safe driving record. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Requires Lifting, pushing, pulling of heavy Linen carts daily in transporting them to specified Locations. WORKING CONDITIONS: Exposure to hazardous chemicals, chemical odors, and Loud noises. Possible exposure to sharp instruments and infectious diseases. Adverse weather and road conditions. 1r192 This position has a starting rate of $20.23 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $23.79 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $24.98. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including without limitation skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements. Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law. Post End Date Jan 17, 2026 EEO Posting Statement ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program. To learn more about our benefits for eligible positions visit https://careers.christianacare.org/benefits-compensation/ Christiana Hospital, Newark, Delaware. This 1,007-bed, 1.3-million-square-foot modern facility provides a level of care only available in large-scale teaching hospitals. Christiana Hospital includes Delaware's only Level-I Trauma center (as verified by the American College of Surgeons), which is prepared to handle the most extreme medical emergencies. In fact, it is the only Level-I Trauma center on the East Coast corridor between Baltimore and Philadelphia. Christiana Hospital has also been nationally recognized in U.S. News & World Report's Best Regional Hospitals rankings as #1 in Delaware and #3 in the Philadelphia metro area, plus High Performing in 9 Adult Procedures/Conditions Christiana Care Health System Website

Requirements

• High school graduate or equivalent.
• Six months on job training.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
• Knowledge of defensive driving.
• Knowledge of Christiana Care and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to drive a van and/or truck.
• Ability to read, write, and follow simple written oral instructions.
• Skill in good motor coordination, manual dexterity, and eye-hand coordination when driving truck or in handling materials.
• Skill in oral and written communications
• Valid State of Delaware Driver's License Class 'B' CDL) and safe driving record.

Responsibilities

• Drives in accordance with police and safety regulations.
• Loads, unloads and transports all linens and other hospital equipment between hospitals.
• Cares for and maintains vehicles and makes minor repairs.
• Loads and unloads trucks to/from laundry and other storage areas.
• Assists in laundry when necessary such as sorting linens, loading and unloading washers and dryers.
• Works rotating shifts.
• Turns in a daily vehicle inspections report.
• Loads laundry upto 1000 lbs, pushes and/or pulls up and down ramps from laundry areas to truck loading ramps.
• Performs assignedwork safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices.
• Reports to supervisor, in a timelymanner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

Benefits

• ChristianaCare offers a competitive suite of employee benefits to maximize the wellness of you and your family, including health insurance, paid time off, retirement, an employee assistance program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 5,001-10,000 employees