Patient Transport Driver – CDL Required

US-Department-of-Veterans-Affair; Battle Creek (MI); On-site; USD 42,000 - 56,000; Full time

Job summary

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, MI, seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport patients and equipment between VA facilities and community sites, including homes, rail stations and airports.

The role requires CDL with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and adherence to VA/DOT safety and drug testing; incident response and route planning are part of daily duties.

Qualifications

• Experience driving various transport vehicles and loading/unloading patients and supplies.
• Ability to perform routine vehicle maintenance and safety checks.
• Familiarity with safety procedures and compliance with VA/DOT guidelines.

Responsibilities

• Operate patient transport vehicles to and from VA facilities and allied sites.
• Assist patients with mobility and transport equipment as needed.
• Perform vehicle safety inspections and basic maintenance.
• Follow safety, road, and regulatory procedures including drug/alcohol testing.

Skills

Driving vehicles

Patient handling

Vehicle inspection

Safety compliance

Radio communications

Job description

The Battle Creek VA Medical Center in Battle Creek, MI, seeks a Motor Vehicle Operator to transport patients and equipment between VA facilities and community sites, including homes, rail stations and airports.

The role requires CDL with Air Brake and Passenger endorsements, ability to lift up to 50 pounds, and adherence to VA/DOT safety and drug testing; incident response and route planning are part of daily duties.