Courier/Driver RHS

Riverside Nursing Center of Thomaston; Newport News (VA); On-site; USD 21,000 - 27,000; Full time

Job summary

Riverside Health System is seeking a Courier in Newport News, VA to support transportation of items across Riverside facilities. You will drive a company vehicle on pre-described routes, deliver and pick up various items, and assist in maintenance and process improvements.

This role requires a high school diploma or GED and a valid driver’s license, with CDL preferred. The position offers hourly pay of $15.00 to $19.50, with pay determined by experience and internal equity, based in Newport

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED is required.
• Experience driving commercial vehicles is preferred.
• CDL is preferred.
• Valid driver’s license is required.

Responsibilities

• Deliver and pick up designated items from all stops on schedule.
• Identify and contribute to route and mobile unit setup optimization for cost reduction and standardization opportunities.
• Assist co-workers with improving work procedures and increasing productivity during non-peak times. Perform back‑up duties for other couriers as needed.
• Ensure all preventative maintenance and safety checks are performed on vehicle and mobile units as required.
• Attend all in-service education, departmental, or update meetings as required.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Safety oriented

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

Hiring Range

$15.00 - $19.50/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

Hiring Range

$15.00 - $19.50/Hourly Actual pay is determined based on job-related factors such as relevant experience, education, credentials, skills, internal equity, and business needs.

Overview

The Courier provides a wide range of transportation support necessary to coordinate pick-ups and deliveries of a variety of items including, interdepartmental mail, U. S. mail, parcels, packages, lab items, pharmacy items, blood and tissue samples, supplies, x-rays, and any other items as directed by the supervisor. The Courier will drive a company vehicle on pre-described daily routes to specific Riverside facilities as directed. The Courier will assist in other areas of Materials Management as required.

What You Will Do

• Deliver and pick up designated items from all stops on schedule. Depart and return from courier runs in time frame designated on schedule unless otherwise directed. Adhere to proper handling guidelines ensuring special handling instructions are followed accordingly. Procure and file documentation or receipts for all items as required.
• Identify and contribute to route and mobile unit set up optimization for cost reduction and standardization opportunities
• Assist co-workers with improving work procedures and increasing productivity during non-peak times. Perform back‑up duties for other couriers as needed.
• Ensure all preventative maintenance and safety checks are performed on vehicle and mobile units as required. Maintain a clean, clutter free vehicle. Procure maintenance documentation and receipts for the fleet maintenance record.
• Attend all in-service education, departmental, or update meetings as required. Maintain up to date yearly testing.

Qualifications

Education

• High School Diploma or GED, (Required)

Experience

• Experience driving commercial vehicles (Preferred)

Skills And Abilities

• Strong interpersonal skills/ability to interact professionally with all levels of physicians and staff
• Safety-oriented

Licenses and Certifications

• Commercial Drivers License (CDL) - DMV (Preferred)
• Drives personal vehicle for RHS business 25% or more of the time to perform essential functions of the job
• Operates company vehicles as essential function 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.