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NYC Health Hospitals

Motor Vehicle Operator

New York, NY · On-site

$46K/yr

SPECIAL NOTES: 1. For appointment to certain positions, candidates must possess either a Class A, B ... Motor Vehicle Operators will receive annual automatic increases until they reach the current ...

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NYC Health Hospitals

Motor Vehicle Operator

New York, NY · On-site

$46K - $58K/yr

SPECIAL NOTES: 1. For appointment to certain positions, candidates must possess either a Class A, B ... Motor Vehicle Operators with a Commercial Driver License are subject to a pre-employment drug and ...

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Motor Vehicle Operator

New York, NY • On-site

NYC Health Hospitals
Health Care and Social Assistance • 1 - 5K employees
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$46K/yr

Full-time

Medical, Retirement, PTO

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Key responsibilities

  • Operate motor vehicles such as passenger cars, shuttle buses, trucks, forklifts, or tractor-trailer trucks to transport employees, materials, and equipment.

  • Perform vehicle inspections, check fluids, report mechanical defects, and ensure vehicle safety and cleanliness.

  • Assist in loading and unloading materials, equipment, and passengers, and prepare trip reports.

NYC Health + Hospitals rating

7.3

Company rating: 7.3 out of 10

Based on 75 frontline employees who took The Breakroom Quiz

Job description

NYC Health + Hospitals is the largest public health care system in the United States. We provide essential outpatient, inpatient and home-based services to more than one million New Yorkers every year across the city's five boroughs. Our large health system consists of ambulatory centers, acute care centers, post-acute care/long-term care, rehabilitation programs, Home Care, and Correctional Health Services. Our diverse workforce is uniquely focused on empowering New Yorkers.
At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.
Work Shifts
Various Shifts Available
Duties & Responsibilities
Purpose of Position:
Under supervision, operates motor vehicles and equipment such as passenger cars, shuttle buses, vans, trucks, forklifts, and tractor-trailer trucks.
Examples of Typical Tasks:
1. Operates one or more types of motor vehicles such as passenger car, shuttle bus, truck, forklift, or tractor-trailer truck.
2. Drives a truck carrying employees and material to and from work location.
3. Acts as a chauffeur to an official.
4. Checks the tires, oil and fuel of the vehicle, and checks vehicle to see that lights, horn and brakes appear to be operating properly. Replenishes fluids as needed.
5. Reports and noticeable mechanical defects in the vehicle.
6. Cleans the windows and interior and exterior of vehicle.
7. Changes tires or wheels.
8. Assists in loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and passengers.
9. Reports any accidents in which the vehicle may have been involved.
10. Operates motor equipment mounted on, or transported by, the vehicle.
11. Watches for traffic hazards while labor force is engaged in making emergency repairs.
12. Transports collectors and cases of coin boxes to and from collection areas.
13. Is responsible for tools, supplies, materials, and equipment carried in or on the assigned vehicle.
14. Prepares trip reports.
15. In a garage/fleet, may dispatch personnel, motor vehicles and equipment.
16. Performs related work.
Minimum Qualifications
1. Possession a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment.
SPECIAL NOTES:
1. 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.
2. 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.
Department Preferences
Educational Level:
  • High School Diploma/GED

Years of Experience:
  • Three (3) Years of Driving Delivery Experience

Special Equipment/Machines Operated:
  • Refrigerated Truck
  • Truck Bars
  • Hand Carts
  • Push Carts
  • Dinex Retherming Carts
  • Transport Trip Totes, misc. as directed etc.

Knowledge and Skills:
  • Basic Knowledge of Food Delivery with regards to transporting Food under refrigeration guidelines
  • Experience as a Motor Vehicle Operator making deliveries.
  • Experience in Delivery work using Truck Refrigeration
  • Ability to work in a team environment with a positive attitude
  • Must be able to work in refrigerated area for 20 mins at a time or longer

Additional Salary Compensation
As a Motor Vehicle Operator, your Hiring in Rate is $46,441. Motor Vehicle Operators will receive annual automatic increases until they reach the current maximum rate of $58,020 after completion of three years of service.
Benefits
NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:
  • Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
  • Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
  • Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
  • Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
  • College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
  • College Savings Program
  • Union Benefits for eligible titles
  • Multiple employee discounts programs
  • Commuter Benefits Programs

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