Laundry Truck Driver

DCH Health System; Tuscaloosa (AL); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

DCH Health System is seeking a linen services associate to ensure accurate, timely delivery of clean linen and removal of soiled linen while complying with DOT regulations and JCAHO guidelines. The role requires maintaining a clean, safe truck and coordinating with nursing staff and customers to meet daily needs.

Responsibilities include truck loading/unloading, safe handling of linens, and keeping records and invoices organized for proper delivery to the appropriate person.

Qualifications

• Must possess a valid driver's license; CDL is desirable.
• High School diploma or GED preferred.
• Ability to follow verbal and written procedures and communicate effectively.

Responsibilities

• Cleans and services building areas as assigned according to procedures and schedule.
• Maintains secured access to designated medication storage areas when assigned.
• Responsible for maintaining and keeping the truck in top operating condition and clean.
• Load and unload truck in a safe and efficient manner.
• Provide high level of service to customers and meet their needs.
• Maintain communication between customers and laundry management.
• Assist in laundry as needed.
• Maintain documents, gas credit cards, and invoices responsibly.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

CDL desirable

English literacy

Education

High School diploma or GED preferred

Job description

Overview

Responsible for accurate and timely delivery of clean linen and pickup of all soiled linen while following all D.O.T. regulations and JCAHO guidelines for handling of clean and soiled linen.

Responsibilities

KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Cleans and services building areas as assigned (including medication storage areas) according to established procedures and schedule assignment.


• Maintains secured access to designated medication storage areas when assigned to work in those areas and alerts nursing/clinical supervisor immediately if medications are discovered in any unlocked, unsupervised area.


• Responsible for maintaining truck in top operating condition.


• Responsible for keeping truck clean inside and out.


• Load and unload truck in a safe and efficient manner.


• Provide all customers with a high level of service and meet their needs on a consistent basis.


• Maintain good communication between customers and laundry management.


• Assist in laundry as needed


• Maintain all required documents, gas credit cards, and invoices in a responsible manner ensuring proper delivery to appropriate person.

DCH Standards:

• Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.


• Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook.


• Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.


• Performs essential job functions in a manner that ensures the safety of patients, visitors and employees.


• Identifies and reduces unsafe practices that may result in harm to patients, visitors and employees.


• Recognizes and takes appropriate action to reduce risks and hazards to promote safety for patients, visitors and employees.


• Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.


• Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.


• All other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED

Must possess a valid drivers license, however, a CDL is desirable. High School diploma or GED is preferred. Ability to follow / understand verbal communications and written procedures required and to verbally communicate with others. Cooperates with the insurance underwriting process.

Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.

Working Conditions

WORK CONTEXT & PHYSICAL FACTORS:

Long periods of driving truck, climbing in and out of truck cab followed by extended periods of loading and unloading linen carts that can weigh up to 800 maximum. Heavy work- exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard material. Also requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Must have good balance and be able to stoop, kneel, reach, feel, talk, hear, and see.

Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.