Transportation Specialist - Driver

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network; Itasca (IL); On-site; USD 24,000 - 35,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, vision insurance

Disability and life insurance

Generous PTO

403(b) retirement plan

Tuition reimbursement

Learning opportunities

Cell phone stipend

Parental leave

Lifestyle spending accounts

Employee assistance program

Job summary

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network is seeking a Driver to provide safe, timely emergency and non-emergency ground transportation for our organ and tissue recovery teams in the northern Illinois and northwest Indiana service area.

You will transport internal staff to hospitals, airports and other facilities, deliver clinical supplies, and maintain vehicle cleanliness and logs. A valid driver's license, clean driving record, and excellent communication are required.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Must be at least 25 years old.
• Valid driver's license and clean driving record required.
• Ability to communicate effectively and learn transportation, property and security-related duties.
• Ability to learn and utilize computer applications for job performance.

Responsibilities

• Provide safe and timely emergency and non-emergency ground transportation for organ and tissue recovery departments.
• Transport internal staff to and from hospitals, airports and other facilities.
• Transport human organs, blood, and tissue samples.
• Deliver clinical supplies and equipment.
• Work assigned schedule to provide 24-hour department coverage.
• Keep Gift of Hope vehicles clean and in proper working condition.
• Complete maintenance checks on delivery vehicles and notify supervisor of issues.
• Interact professionally with internal and external customers.
• Maintain thorough logs to track routes and deliveries.
• Use route navigation apps and knowledge of area to complete deliveries on time.
• Assist with property-related duties such as security tours and light maintenance.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Clean driving record

Communication skills

Ability to learn transportation duties

Computer literacy

Attention to detail

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Overview

Gift of Hope is proud to serve as the federally designated not‑for‑profit organ procurement organization (OPO) that coordinates organ and tissue donation and provides compassionate service to families of donors in the northern three-quarters of Illinois and northwest Indiana. Since our inception in 1986, we have coordinated donations that have saved the lives of more than 23,000 organ transplant recipients, and improved the lives of hundreds of thousands of tissue transplant recipients. As one of 58 organ procurement organizations that make up the nation’s organ donation system, we work with 183 hospitals in our donation service area. Our Drivers provide emergency and non-emergency ground transportation and assist with property maintenance and building security.

Compensation range for this position is $21.50 per hour.

Our Benefits

In addition to competitive salaries, we offer a comprehensive benefits package:

• Medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance options for full-time employees
• Generous Paid Time Off (PTO) plan
• 403(b) retirement plan with company match
• Tuition Reimbursement up to the IRS-allowed maximum
• Personalized learning and educational development opportunities
• Monthly cell phone and internet stipends
• Paid Parental Leave
• Annual Employer-funded Lifestyle Spending Accounts to support wellness needs
• Support and counseling for personal, work financial or family needs through our Employee Assistance Program (EAP) and our partnership with Critical Incident Stress Consultants (CISC)

Responsibilities

• Advance Gift of Hope's mission, vision and core values: providing compassionate service, contributing to outstanding teams and engaging as one of our passionate people committed to a positive culture that respects the dignity and worth of each individual. Adhere to all policies and procedures in carrying out the responsibilities of this position.
• 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

Qualifications

Education and Training Required

• High school diploma or GED equivalent

Experience And Skills Required

• Must be at least 25 years of age
• 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

Physical Demands

• Ability to drive Gift of Hope vehicles to perform job duties
• Ability to sit, stand, bend, kneel and walk to perform job duties
• Ability to lift and carry up to 50 lbs.

Work Environment

• Driving Gift of Hope vehicles approximately 7-8 hours per trip for trips within Gift of Hope’s service area (northern 2/3 of Illinois and Lake County, Indiana)
• Normal office environment
• Work weekends and other hours outside regular office hours
• Some exposure to adverse weather
• Some exposure to adverse road conditions
• Carry a personal cell phone to be accessible outside regular business hours
• Ability to respond to pages within 10 minutes when working on call

Gift of Hope Organ & Tissue Donor Network provides equal employment opportunities to all qualified candidates and does not discriminate with regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, disability, military or veteran status, family medical history or genetic information or any other classification protected by applicable law. All employment decisions are made based on an individual’s job-related qualifications and abilities.