Driver - Courier Services (Galveston)

The University of Texas Medical Branch; Galveston (TX); On-site; USD 32,000 - 45,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Texas Medical Branch Health in Galveston, TX seeks a dedicated vehicle driver to operate university vehicles, transporting materials and passengers for the campus community. You will be responsible for routine vehicle maintenance, safety checks, and adherence to internal controls.

The role requires a high school diploma, a year of related experience, a Texas Class C license, and completion of a defensive driver course within 30 days of hire.

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.

Responsibilities

• 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.
• Assist in 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.

Skills

Defensive driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Texas Class C driver’s license

Job description

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.

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

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.

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.

Primary Location

United States-Texas-Galveston

Work Locations

1185 - 4th & Strand

Job

Engineering, Crafts, Trades & LaborRegular

Shift

Standard

Employee Status

Non-Manager

Job Level

Day Shift

Job Posting

Oct 23, 2026, 9:18:33 AM