Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma or equivalent and one-year related experience. A valid commercial driver's license is required. Completion of Defensive Driving course required.

Job Summary

To operate vehicles requiring a commercial driver's license in a safe manner. Duties vary with the type of vehicle operated.

Job Duties

• Operates roll-on, roll-off truck for hauling roll-on, roll-off containers to Transfer Station or Landfill.
• Operates container-carrier truck for hauling 4 cubic yards of municipal solid waste containers from various sites on campus to the services building.
• Operates container-carrier truck for hauling 4 cubic year municipal solid waste containers from various sites on campus to the services building.
• Transports medical waste from clinical areas on campus to the services building.-
• Assists in the loading and unloading of materials from vehicles.
• Assists in transporting patients and other assigned passengers on and / or off campus.
• Maintains daily log of mileage, number of trips, passengers / cargo, destination, and fuel / oil consumption.
• Inspects the condition of all assigned vehicles on a regular basis with regard to oil, fuel, tires, and water.
• Maintains daily log of mileage, number of trips, passengers / cargo, destination, and fuel / oil consumption.
• Inspects the condition of all assigned vehicles on a regular basis with regard to oil, fuel, tires, and water.
• Reports any needed adjustments or repairs to supervisor and / or fleet planning.
• List all essential job functions, responsibilities, activities, and tasks.
• Adheres to internal controls and reporting structure.

Equipment

Operation of three-quarter to three-ton vehicles, including trucks or vans.

Working Environment / Location of Position :

Lift and move heavy objects over 50 lbs. Drive vehicles under adverse weather conditions and the ability to cope with emergency driving situations.

Conditions such as noise, odors, cramped workspace and / or fumes could sometimes cause discomfort. Alertness and careful attention to detail will be required to avoid injury.

Other

Positions subject to DOT regulations which include drug and alcohol testing. Testing includes pre-employment, random and for cause.

Specific job requirements or physical location of some positions allocated to this classification, may render this position security sensitive, and thereby subject to the provisions of Section 51.

215, Texas Education Code.

Salary Range

Actual salary commensurate with experience.

Work Schedule

Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm, and as needed on occasion.

Equal Employment Opportunity

UTMB Health strives to provide equal opportunity employment without regard to race, color, religion, age, national origin, sex, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity / expression, genetic information, disability, veteran status, or any other basis protected by institutional policy or by federal, state or local laws unless such distinction is required by law.

As a VEVRAA Federal Contractor, UTMB Health takes affirmative action to hire and advance women, minorities, protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Compensation

Last updated : 2024-06-19