Van Driver

Rochester Regional Health•Hornell, NY

12d•$16 - $18•Onsite

About The Position

Drives van on short inter-city trips, picking up and dropping off clients, materials and supplies as required. The role involves ensuring the safety of clients and staff, planning efficient routes, and performing routine vehicle maintenance. The driver is expected to respond courteously to communications and exhibit a helpful attitude. This position also requires meeting mandatory training and screening requirements. Specific duties may include regular trips for food and program supply pick-ups, other errands, and potentially entry-level facilities activities during downtime.

Requirements

Valid NYS driver’s license.
Must have an excellent driving record with no violations and be fully acquainted with the city and its surroundings.
Medium Work - Exerting 20 to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 10 to 25 pounds of force frequently, and/or greater than negligible up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects; Requires frequent walking, standing or squatting.

Nice To Haves

High School education or equivalent.
Six months experience as a driver, preferred.
Commercial license preferred.

Responsibilities

Drives van in a safe and responsible manner.
Assures safety of clients and staff while riding in the van.
Efficiently picking up and dropping off clients, planning the route in the most effective manner possible.
Complies with safety regulations.
Responsible for taking the van in for periodic maintenance, fueling and washing.
Responds promptly to telephone call and beeper in a courteous manner.
Exhibits tact and a helpful attitude toward clients and on-site personnel.
Meets expectations of mandatory requirements including annual inservice educational training, physical screening, safe work practices, etc.
Makes regular trips for food pick up and other program supplies.
Drives the van for other errands/pick ups as requested.
Perform entry level facilities activities, as assigned, during down time.