Driver - Courier Services (Galveston)

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity/expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law. As a Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Minimum Qualifications:

High school diploma or equivalent and one year of related experience.  Completion of a defensive driver course within 30 days of hire.  Must possess a current Texas Class “C” driver’s license.

Preferred Qualifications:

Previous healthcare or hospital courier experience.

Job Description:

To provide for the routine operation and minor maintenance of university vehicles in the transportation of materials or passengers

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Job Duties:

• Transfer patients and other assigned passengers on and/or off campus, assisting them in entering and exiting the vehicle.
• Deliver and/or retrieve materials as instructed.
• Assists in the loading and unloading of materials from the vehicle.
• Maintains daily log of mileage, number of trips, passengers/cargo, destination, and fuel and oil consumption.
• Inspects the condition of the assigned vehicle on a regular basis with regard to oil, fuel, tires, and water.
• Reports any needed adjustments or repairs to supervisors.
• Adheres to internal controls established for the department.
• Performs related duties as required.

Equipment:

Operation of vehicles, including trucks or vans.

Working Environment:

Lifting and moving heavy objects. Drive vehicles under adverse weather conditions and have the ability to cope with emergency driving situations.

Salary Range:

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule:

The work schedule will be Monday through Friday with occasional weekends/holidays.