Driver, Delta Care-a-Van

New York Institute of Technology; Jonesboro (AR); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

An established educational institution is seeking a dedicated Driver for its Delta Care-a-Van program. This role involves transporting a mobile clinic to various healthcare screening sites, ensuring the vehicle is well-maintained and clean, and effectively communicating with faculty and community members. The ideal candidate will have a CDL, prior driving experience, and a strong sense of community engagement. This is a fantastic opportunity to contribute to health services in the Jonesboro area while working in a supportive educational environment. If you enjoy driving and meeting new people, this role is perfect for you.

Qualifications

• CDL required for driving commercial vehicles.
• Must communicate effectively with staff and community members.

Responsibilities

• Drive the mobile vehicle to healthcare screening sites.
• Maintain cleanliness and proper functioning of the vehicle.
• Work with Program Coordinator for scheduling.

Skills

Communication Skills

Driving Skills

Vehicle Maintenance

Knowledge of GPS

Customer Service

Education

High School diploma/GED

Tools

Commercial Vehicle

GPS Devices/Apps

Job description

Driver, Delta Care-a-Van

Job Location(s)

US-AR-Jonesboro

Job ID

2024-3764

Division

College of Osteopathic Medicine

# of Openings

1

Position Type

Temporary Staff

Type

Temporary Full-Time

Category

College of Osteopathic Medicine

Overview

New York Institute of Technology's six schools and colleges offer undergraduate, graduate, and professional degree programs in in-demand disciplines including computer science, data science, and cybersecurity; biology, health professions, and medicine; architecture and design; engineering; IT and digital technologies; management; and energy and sustainability. A nonprofit, independent, private, and nonsectarian institute of higher education founded in 1955, it welcomes nearly 8,000 students worldwide.

The university has campuses in New York City and Long Island, New York; Jonesboro, Arkansas; and Vancouver, British Columbia, as well as programs around the world. Nearly 110,000 alumni are part of an engaged network of physicians, architects, scientists, engineers, business leaders, digital artists, and healthcare professionals. Together, the university's community of doers, makers, healers, and innovators empowers graduates to change the world, solve 21st-century challenges, and reinvent the future.

For more information, visit nyit.edu.

Responsibilities

Based at our Jonesboro, Arkansas campus, the Driver, Delta Care-a-van will:

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.
• Events will be hosted in areas within about a 45 minute drive from Jonesboro, AR. Work hours will primarily fall in the afternoon to early evening, and there may be occasional weekends or outlying hours.

Qualifications

• High School diploma/GED required
• Prior experience as a Driver for an employer
• CDL is required
• 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.

Please submit cover letter & resume for consideration.

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.