Motor Vehicle Operator - Provisional Appointment

NYC Health + Hospitals; Hempfield Township (Westmoreland County); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Job summary

NYC Health + Hospitals is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator in Hempfield Township, Westmoreland County. The role involves operating a variety of vehicles including passenger cars, trucks, and buses, ensuring their maintenance and safety. Ideal candidates will possess a valid motor vehicle driver license from New York and may require a Commercial Driver License. Additionally, the job entails cleaning vehicles, reporting defects, and assisting in transport duties. Apply online through the company's website.

Qualifications

• Possession of a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York.
• Commercial Driver License valid in New York may be required.
• Must maintain a valid driver license for the duration of employment.

Responsibilities

• Operates various motor vehicles.
• Cleans and maintains vehicles.
• Reports vehicle defects and accidents.

Job description

Purpose of Position

Under supervision, operates motor vehicles and equipment such as passenger cars, shuttle buses, vans, trucks, forklifts, and tractor-trailer trucks.

Typical Tasks

• Operates one or more types of motor vehicles such as passenger cars, shuttle buses, trucks, forklifts, or tractor-trailer trucks.
• Drives a truck carrying employees and material to and from work location.
• Acts as a chauffeur for an official.
• Checks the tires, oil, and fuel of the vehicle, and verifies that lights, horn and brakes are functioning properly. Replenishes fluids as needed.
• Reports and notes mechanical defects in the vehicle.
• Cleans the windows and interior and exterior of the vehicle.
• Changes tires or wheels.
• Assists in loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and passengers.
• Reports any accidents involving the vehicle.
• Operates motor equipment mounted on or transported by the vehicle.
• Watches for traffic hazards while the labor force is engaged in making emergency repairs.
• Transports collectors and coin boxes to and from collection areas.
• Is responsible for tools, supplies, materials, and equipment carried in or on the assigned vehicle.
• Prepares trip reports.
• In a garage/fleet, may dispatch personnel, motor vehicles and equipment.
• Performs related work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Possession of a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York, which must be maintained for the duration of employment.

Special Notes

• For appointment to certain positions, candidates must possess either a Class A, B, or C Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with passenger endorsement and no restrictions on the number of passengers, or with no airbrake restriction.
• All Motor Vehicle Operators with a Commercial Driver License are subject to a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening, and incumbents with a Commercial Driver License will be subjected to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

How to Apply

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button.