Ambulance Driver & Support Operator - Full Time

Hoosick Rescue Squad, inc; Town of Hoosick (NY); On-site; USD 22,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

401(k)

Health insurance

Paid time off

Tuition assistance

Wellness resources

Job summary

Hoosick Regional EMS, Inc. (HREMS) seeks a dependable Emergency Vehicle Operator to join our full-time paid staff. This non-medical driving and support role safely operates ambulances, assists the EMS crew with patient movement and equipment, and keeps vehicles ready for the next call.

Candidates with EMT or higher certification are welcome and may be considered for combined driver/provider assignments; certification is not required to apply. Training will be arranged for the right candidate.

Qualifications

• Valid NY driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Minimum age of 18.
• High school diploma or GED.
• EVOC course; HREMS will assist training for the right candidate.
• Current CPR certification, or willingness to obtain within 30 days.
• Ability to lift and move patients and equipment weighing 50 pounds or more.
• Able to work rotating shifts, including nights, weekends, and holidays (24/7/365).
• Strong communication skills and the ability to stay calm and focused in emergencies.
• Prior ambulance, fire, law enforcement, or commercial driving experience is a plus, but not required.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate ambulances and emergency vehicles under both emergency (lights and siren) and non-emergency conditions.
• Navigate to scenes and receiving hospitals using maps, radio guidance, and local knowledge.
• Assist EMS crew with lifting, moving, and loading patients and equipment.
• Perform and document daily apparatus and equipment checks per NY State Part 800.
• Maintain cleanliness, fueling, and upkeep of ambulances between/after calls.
• Communicate professionally over agency radio channels and follow dispatch protocols.
• Complete required call documentation and vehicle logs on time.
• Participate in ongoing field training, drills, and continuing education.
• Represent HREMS professionally with patients, families, and the public.

Skills

Valid NY driver's license

Clean driving record

Age 18+

High school diploma

EVOC training

CPR certification

Lifting 50 lbs

Rotating shifts (24/7/365)

Strong communication

Ambulance/fire/Law enforcement exp a +

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Hoosick Regional EMS, Inc. (HREMS) seeks a dependable Emergency Vehicle Operator to join our full-time paid staff. This non-medical driving and support role safely operates ambulances, assists the EMS crew with patient movement and equipment, and keeps vehicles ready for the next call.

Candidates with EMT or higher certification are welcome and may be considered for combined driver/provider assignments; certification is not required to apply. Training will be arranged for the right candidate.