Sr. Driver - Division of Infectious Diseases

University of Miami; Kentucky; On-site; USD 42,000 - 55,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Miami seeks a Sr. Driver to provide secure transportation for the IDRU Mobile Research Unit and other department vehicles. You will ensure safe operation, follow policies, perform inspections, and maintain proper records.

This role supports logistics for research activities, transports staff, participants, specimens, supplies, and equipment, and ensures compliance with DOT/OSHA/biosafety requirements while coordinating with management.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Minimum 2 years of relevant driving/operational experience.
• Valid Florida Commercial Driver’s License required.

Responsibilities

• Reports any criminal or suspicious activities.
• Informs staff about hazardous road conditions and citations or incidents.
• Conducts visual and physical inspection of the vehicle before, during, and after operation.
• Refuels and cleans the interior of the vehicle.
• Reports and addresses maintenance problems or vehicle service needs.
• Maintains contact with managing staff and follows instructions.
• Follows established routes and detours only when necessary.
• Maintains time schedules and records.
• Adheres to policies and safeguards University assets.

Skills

Learning Agility

Teamwork

Technical Proficiency

Communication

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Valid State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License

Job description

Core Job Summary

The Sr. Driver provides secure and dependable transportation services for assigned department(s). Furthermore, the Sr. Driver ensures that vehicle operation activities comply at all times with established safe driving methods and standards, University policies and procedures, and external rules and regulations.

Core Responsibilities

• Reports any criminal or suspicious activities.
• Informs appropriate staff regarding hazardous road conditions and any traffic citations, violations, or incidents.
• Conducts visual and physical inspection of the assigned vehicle before, during, and after operation.
• Refuels and cleans the interior of the vehicle.
• Reports and addresses any maintenance problems or vehicle service needs.
• Maintains contact with and follows all instructions and directions from managing staff.
• Follows all established routes and takes detours only when absolutely necessary.
• Keeps accurate time schedules and other necessary records.
• Adheres to University and unit-level policies and procedures and safeguards University assets.

This list of duties and responsibilities is not intended to be all-inclusive and may be expanded to include other duties or responsibilities as necessary.

Core Qualifications

High School Diploma or equivalent
Minimum 2 years of relevant experience required
Valid State of Florida Commercial Driver’s License required

Any relevant education, certifications and/or work experience may be considered

Department Specific Functions

• Operate the IDRU Mobile Research Unit and other department vehicles, ensuring the safe and timely transportation of research staff, participants, specimens, supplies, equipment, and study materials.
• Support the deployment and operation of the IDRU Mobile Research Unit (Class C RV, approximately 31–32 feet in length), including vehicle transportation, setup, breakdown, and logistical support for community-based and clinical research activities.
• Coordinate the transport, delivery, retrieval, and documentation of research specimens, supplies, and equipment in accordance with established protocols, chain-of-custody requirements, temperature-control standards, biosafety practices, and applicable regulatory requirements.
• Maintain the operational readiness of the mobile research unit and associated equipment by conducting routine inspections, monitoring inventory and supplies, monitoring generators, refrigeration units, temperature monitoring devices, and other operational systems, completing vehicle logs and safety checklists, and ensuring all required certifications, registrations, maintenance records, and preventive maintenance activities remain current.
• Monitor and report vehicle, equipment, maintenance, and safety issues, coordinating required repairs, servicing, inspections, and corrective actions to minimize operational disruptions.
• Ensure the cleanliness, organization, and clinical readiness of the mobile research unit and associated vehicles, including routine cleaning, supply replenishment, disposal of biohazardous materials, and deep-cleaning activities (e.g., research space, restrooms, external sections of the vehicle) in accordance with institutional policies and standard operating procedures.
• Maintain compliance with DOT, OSHA, HIPAA, biosafety, infection control, University policies, and research protocol requirements, including protecting participant confidentiality and maintaining required operational records.
• Participate in required trainings, competency assessments, emergency preparedness activities, and incident response procedures supporting mobile research operations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

• Learning Agility: Ability to learn new procedures, technologies, and protocols, and adapt to changing priorities and work demands.
• Teamwork: Ability to work collaboratively with others and contribute to a team environment.
• Technical Proficiency: Skilled in using office software, technology, and relevant computer applications.
• Communication: Strong and clear written and verbal communication skills for interacting with colleagues and stakeholders.

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The University of Miami offers competitive salaries and a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, tuition remission and more.

UHealth-University of Miami Health System, South Florida’s only university-based health system, provides leading-edge patient care powered by the ground breaking research and medical education at the Miller School of Medicine. As an academic medical center, we are proud to serve South Florida, Latin America and the Caribbean. Our physicians represent more than 100 specialties and sub-specialties, and have more than one million patient encounters each year. Our tradition of excellence has earned worldwide recognition for outstanding teaching, research and patient care. We’re the challenge you’ve been looking for.

The University of Miami is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Applicants and employees are protected from discrimination based on certain categories protected by Federal law.

Job Status:

Full time

Employee Type:

Staff