CDL Driver LLH

Riverside Health; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 28,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a Transportation Associate in Newport News, VA to coordinate and execute all transportation needs for residents, including medical appointments and facility outings. You will assist with vehicle maintenance and help the transportation coordinator schedule service calls.

The role requires a CDL, AED, and First Aid certifications upon hire, along with a valid driver's license. Prior vehicle experience and strong customer service are valued in this position.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED preferred.
• 2 years of experience driving commercial vehicles preferred.
• CDL license required upon hire.
• AED certification required upon hire.
• First Aid certification required upon hire.
• Valid driver's license required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver transportation services for residents to medical appointments and facility outings.
• Maintain vehicle logs and perform basic vehicle upkeep.
• Coordinate with residents and staff to schedule routes while reducing mileage.
• Ensure safety practices in line with RHS policies.
• Maintain accurate paperwork and handle billing inquiries.
• Notify supervisor when maintenance is needed.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and visitors.

Skills

Customer service

Route planning

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hiring Range

$15.60 - $20.25/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Newport News, Virginia

Overview

Coordinates and executes all transportation needs for residents to include medical appointments, facility outings etc. Assists all departments with transportation needs of residents and/or potential prospects. Responsible for vehicle maintenance and general up keep. Responsible for helping transportation coordinator get vehicles in for maintenance and service calls.

What You Will Do

• Demonstrates positive customer service behaviors consistently. Strives to meet/exceed the needs of the facility's customers/residents by demonstrating flexibility and sense of urgency to create a service excellence experience.
• Responsible for assuring safe practices in accordance with RHS policies and procedures.
• Responsible for notifying Transportation Coordinator or Director of Resident Services when required vehicle maintenance is needed.
• Demonstrates the ability to plan transportation routes to decrease vehicle mileage and gas consumption.
• Completes paper work to ensure that all records are completed accurately and in a timely manner. Responsible for maintaining transportation and maintenance logs for facility vehicles as well as logging residents participation on facility outings.
• Demonstrates the ability to prioritize and accomplish assignments with accuracy and timeliness (meeting work schedules, work assignments and completed by deadlines, received minimal customer complaints).
• Maintains positive interactions with fellow team members, residents and visitors. Assists customers with billing inquiries, questions or concerns. Provides follow up in a timely manner.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Preferred)

Experience

• 2 years Experience driving commercial vehicles (Preferred)

Licenses and Certifications

• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - DMV Upon Hire(Required)
• Certified Auto External Defibrillator (AED) - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• First Aid - American Heart Association/American Red Cross/American Safety and Health Institute (AHA/ARC) Upon Hire(Required)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Valid Drivers License Required

To learn more about being a team member with Riverside Health System visit us at https://www.riversideonline.com/careers.