Organ Transport Driver & Logistics Specialist

Gift of Hope; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 40,000 - 49,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision, disability &

Life insurance options for full-time

PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition Reimbursement

Personalized learning & development

Monthly cell phone stipend

Paid Parental Leave

Lifestyle Spending Accounts

Employee Assistance Program

Job summary

Gift of Hope is seeking a dedicated Driver to provide emergency and non-emergency ground transportation for organ and tissue recovery teams in the N Illinois and NW Indiana region. This full-time role requires valid license, clean driving record, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to learn transport, security and logistics duties.

Benefits include comprehensive health options, PTO, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, stipends, parental leave, wellness accounts, and an on-site work

Qualifications

• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record.
• Ability to communicate and interact effectively with others.
• Ability to learn and perform all transportation, property, and security related duties.
• Ability to learn and utilize computer applications necessary for job performance.
• Attention to detail.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely emergency and non-emergency ground transportation for organ and tissue recovery departments.
• Transport internal and external staff to and from hospitals, airports and/or other facilities.
• Transport human organs, blood, and tissue samples.
• Deliver clinical supplies and equipment.
• Work assigned schedule to provide 24-hour department coverage.
• Keep all Gift of Hope vehicles clean and in proper working condition.
• Complete and document maintenance checks on delivery vehicles and notify supervisor of any issues.
• Interact with internal and external customers in a professional manner.
• Communicate and dispatch external partners, as needed.
• Maintain thorough logs to track routes and deliveries.
• Use route navigation apps and knowledge of area to complete deliveries on time.
• Perform and document safety checks for each vehicle.
• Assist with property related duties, as needed, such as:
• - Conduct building security and safety tours
• - Monitor facility and equipment alarms
• - Light maintenance of facilities and equipment
• - Restock building supplies
• - Assist with deliveries and trash removal
• - Light landscaping and snow removal
• Other duties as assigned

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Effective communication

Attention to detail

Learn and use computer applications

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Gift of Hope is seeking a dedicated Driver to provide emergency and non-emergency ground transportation for organ and tissue recovery teams in the N Illinois and NW Indiana region. This full-time role requires valid license, clean driving record, strong communication, reliability, and the ability to learn transport, security and logistics duties.

Benefits include comprehensive health options, PTO, 403(b), tuition reimbursement, stipends, parental leave, wellness accounts, and an on-site work