Delta Van Driver

New York State Energy Research and Development Authority; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

New York Institute of Technology’s Jonesboro campus is looking for a Delta Care-A-Van Driver to operate a mobile health unit for community healthcare services. The driver will be responsible for safely transporting the mobile unit, maintaining the vehicle, and coordinating schedules with the Program Coordinator.

Qualified candidates should have a Bachelor’s Degree, relevant driving experience, and good communication skills. Familiarity with the Jonesboro area is preferred, along with the ability to lift up to 50 pounds. This is a valuable opportunity to contribute to community wellness initiatives.

Qualifications

• 1-3 years of relevant experience as a driver.
• Licensed to drive commercial vehicles preferred.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Transport the mobile health unit to service locations.
• Maintain the vehicle in good condition.
• Work with Program Coordinator to schedule drives.

Skills

Excellent communication skills

GPS familiarity

Customer service skills

Education

Bachelor’s Degree

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Commercial vehicles

Job description

Responsibilities

New York Institute of Technology’s Jonesboro, Arkansas campus is seeking a Delta Care-A-Van Driver. Under the direction of the Executive Director of the Delta Population Health Institute, the driver is responsible for safely transporting the mobile health unit to designated service locations and supporting the delivery of community-based healthcare services. This role plays a vital part in ensuring the successful operation of mobile wellness events and outreach initiatives across the region.

Responsibilities:

• Drive the mobile vehicle to the screening site where healthcare services are being offered.
• Ensure that the vehicle is properly maintained.
• Ensure that the vehicle is clean and has gasoline.
• Dispose of hazardous waste after every wellness site visit conducted by the mobile clinic.
• Work with the Program Coordinator/Manager to determine schedule.

Hours will primarily fall in the afternoon to early evening, and there may be occasional weekends or outlying hours.

Qualifications

Bachelor’s Degree, with 1-3 years of relevant experience.

High School diploma/GED required.

Prior experience as a Driver for an employer.

CDL, preferred.

Experience in operating commercial vehicles.

Ideal candidate must enjoy meeting and greeting faculty, staff, and community members in a professional manner.

Familiarity with Jonesboro area/roads, such as back roads and traffic patterns, and familiarity with GPS devices or apps is encouraged.

Must be able to lift up to 50 pounds.

Must have excellent communication skills and able to keep open line of communication with the Delta Care-a-van Program Coordinator Manager for scheduling and timing of events.

Licensing, taxes, fees, and insurance for the vehicle will be provided through the Delta Care-a-van grant, NYIT, and/or Arkansas State University.

Other Information

New York Institute of Technology is an Equal Opportunity Employer – All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability or protected veteran status.