Mobile Unit Driver

LOGAN MINGO AREA MENTAL; Logan (WV); On-site; USD 40,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

LOGAN MINGO AREA MENTAL is seeking a Mobile Unit Driver to safely operate, transport, and prepare the organization's mobile health unit for service across community locations. You will schedule routes, coordinate with partners, assist patients outside the unit, monitor safety, and report issues to ensure reliable outreach and patient care in varying environments.

You will also conduct vehicle inspections, maintain logs, and support facility operations during weather or scheduling gaps,

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license with good driving record.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of operating and maintaining a mobile unit.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Responsibilities

• Safely operate, transport, park, secure, set up, and break down the mobile health unit while following all traffic laws and organizational safety policies.
• Plan routes, ensure timely arrival, complete required inspections, and promptly report damage, incidents, safety concerns, or operational issues.
• Maintain the unit in a clean, safe, organized, and service-ready condition, including monitoring fuel, fluids, tires, lights, and other routine vehicle needs.
• Ensure the mobile unit is safely and appropriately positioned and parked on a level, stable surface at each location.
• Ensure waste and wastewater are monitored and disposed of regularly, properly, and in accordance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Interact positively and professionally with patients while they wait outside the mobile unit, providing a welcoming and supportive presence and engaging with patients as appropriate.
• Remain vigilant and aware of the surrounding area, monitoring access to the mobile unit and promptly addressing or reporting any unauthorized individuals attempting to enter or access the unit.
• Help maintain a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors at each mobile unit location.
• Ensure fueling, cleaning, maintenance, inspections, and repairs, and maintain required mileage, inspection, and maintenance records.
• Scheduling and confirming community locations and coordinate dates, times, parking, access, and other site logistics with community partners.
• Maintain the mobile unit schedule, communicate changes, identify potential service locations and outreach opportunities, and maintain professional community relationships.
• Greet patients, visitors, and community members professionally and provide general non-clinical assistance as needed.
• Transport patients from their homes to the MLIH mobile unit
• During periods when mobile unit operations are suspended due to weather, maintenance, scheduling, or other operational circumstances, the Mobile Unit Driver may perform facility support, environmental services, supply, logistics, transportation, outreach, and other operational duties supporting HRSA-approved Health Center Program sites and activities.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Good driving record

Physical endurance

CPR/First Aid certification

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

This is a full-time position on MLI's Mobile Unit.

Position Purpose

Responsible for the safe operation, transportation, readiness, and logistical support of the organization’s mobile health unit. Duties include coordinating service locations, preparing and maintaining the unit, supporting patients and community partners, and promptly reporting safety, vehicle, equipment, or operational concerns.

Essential Job Functions

• Safely operate, transport, park, secure, set up, and break down the mobile health unit while following all traffic laws and organizational safety policies.
• Plan routes, ensure timely arrival, complete required inspections, and promptly report damage, incidents, safety concerns, or operational issues.
• Maintain the unit in a clean, safe, organized, and service-ready condition, including monitoring fuel, fluids, tires, lights, and other routine vehicle needs.
• Ensure the mobile unit is safely and appropriately positioned and parked on a level, stable surface at each location.
• Ensure waste and wastewater are monitored and disposed of regularly, properly, and in accordance with applicable safety and environmental requirements.
• Interact positively and professionally with patients while they wait outside the mobile unit, providing a welcoming and supportive presence and engaging with patients as appropriate.
• Remain vigilant and aware of the surrounding area, monitoring access to the mobile unit and promptly addressing or reporting any unauthorized individuals attempting to enter or access the unit.
• Help maintain a safe, secure, clean, and welcoming environment for patients, staff, and visitors at each mobile unit location.
• Ensure fueling, cleaning, maintenance, inspections, and repairs, and maintain required mileage, inspection, and maintenance records.
• Scheduling and confirming community locations and coordinate dates, times, parking, access, and other site logistics with community partners.
• Maintain the mobile unit schedule, communicate changes, identify potential service locations and outreach opportunities, and maintain professional community relationships.
• Greet patients, visitors, and community members professionally and provide general non-clinical assistance as needed.
• Transport patients from their homes to the MLIH mobile unit
• During periods when mobile unit operations are suspended due to weather, maintenance, scheduling, or other operational circumstances, the Mobile Unit Driver may perform facility support, environmental services, supply, logistics, transportation, outreach, and other operational duties supporting HRSA-approved Health Center Program sites and activities.
• Any other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Minimum Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid driver’s license and good driving record.
• Ability to meet the physical requirements of operating and maintaining a mobile unit.
• CPR/First Aid certification or willingness to obtain.

Preferred Qualifications

• Professional driving experience, especially operating a large or commercial vehicle, mobile unit, shuttle, bus, RV, or similar vehicle.
• Experience in healthcare, public health, social services, nonprofit, or community-based settings.