Lead Driver (Hagerstown) - Full Time - Days/Evenings)

Sheppard Pratt; Hagerstown (MD); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

Sheppard Pratt is seeking a Lead Driver to operate the Health System van or car, transporting patients and occasional deliveries across the metropolitan area. The role includes maintaining records, reporting significant observations to a supervisor, and coordinating vehicle upkeep.

The Lead Driver will schedule routes, document repairs, and mentor a small team of drivers, under general supervision, to maximize resource use and safety in all weather conditions.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or Vocational Program.
• Valid driver’s license at appointment and throughout tenure.
• No 3+ points on driving record; other adverse history may disqualify.
• Ability to read, write and speak English well to communicate with patients and staff.
• One to two years of related driving experience.

Responsibilities

• Under general supervision, coordinates transportation routes to ensure efficient use of program resources.
• Coordinates and documents all vehicle repairs and maintenance.
• Trains and leads a small group of drivers.

Skills

Driver supervision

Route planning

Vehicle maintenance coordination

Education

High School diploma or Vocational Program

Job description

We have an exciting opportunity for a Lead Driver! The hired individual drives the Health System van or automobile to pick up and transport patients, clients and on occasion, special deliveries throughout the metropolitan area. Maintains record of driving assignments. Observes, documents and reports significant and unusual patient behavior to supervisor. Performs routine duties to care for van/automobile, and upon approval, makes arrangements with local garage to service and repair van/automobile as needed.

• Under general supervision, the Lead Driver coordinates the use of program vehicles and schedules transportation routes to ensure the most efficient use of program resources.
• Coordinates and documentsallvehicle repair and maintenance.
• Trains andleads a small group ofDrivers.

Requires:

• High School diploma or Vocational Program (Additional years of exp may be considered in place of degree)
• Must possess valid driver's license at time off appointment and throughout tenure in position sufficient to operate a Health System van/automobile.
• Individuals with 3 or more points on their driving record will not be considered for employment; individuals with other adverse past driving history (e.g., suspension or DUI) may not be considered.
• Must be able to read, write, and speak English well enough to communicate effectively with patients and staff, to locate destinations and follow transportation schedules, and keep daily transportation records. Work requires driving during varying weather conditions and attending to mentally ill patients.
• One to two years of related experience.