What are the responsibilities and job description for the Mobile Donation Bus Driver position at Innovative Blood Resources?
Overview
Nebraska Community Blood Bank (NCBB.ORG), a division of Innovative Blood Resources (www.innovativebloodresources.org), has been saving and sustaining lives since 1968. We are dedicated to connecting people who need life-saving blood with generous volunteers who give. Operating 4 donor centers and conducting dozens of blood drives each month, we are proud to be an independent nonprofit that supplies over 20 area hospitals and clinics with life-saving blood—from our community, for our community.
This is an informational job posting only. We fill this role often and are continously looing for exceptional candidates. Please provide your qualifications by applying below or joining our talent community so we might reach out to you for future opportunities.
What we offer:
- Competitive Pay: $24.55/hour
- Comprehensive Benefits Package: We offer Medical, Dental, Vision, Flexible Spending Account, Tuition Reimbursement, 403 (b) Retirement Plan, Annual incentive plan based upon blood collection goal achievement, 15 Vacation Days, 12 Sick Days and 6 Holidays.
- Make a Difference: Be a crucial part of our mission to save lives and support our community.
- Growth Opportunities: Gain valuable experience in the healthcare industry and advance in a supportive environment.
Responsibilities
About the role:
Are you a skilled driver with a heart for service? We’re looking for dedicated drivers who will be instrumental in achieving our blood collection goals and supporting our life-saving mission.
In this role, you will be on the front lines, ensuring the efficient setup, operation, and takedown of mobile blood drives. You will use your communication and customer service skills to build strong relationships with hospital and vendor staff as you deliver and transport blood and blood products. A successful driver will also need exceptional problem-solving skills to manage weather-related driving challenges and report any issues to management. Every day, you will make a measurable difference by helping save lives through safe and efficient transport of blood donations.
What you’ll do:
- Support Blood Drive Operations: Help set up and take down mobile blood drives with ease and efficiency.
- Manage Blood Transport: collaborate with your colleagues to safely transport and deliver blood and blood products from drives to ensure they reach their destination in top condition.
- Assist and Serve: Provide excellent customer service to clients, donors, and team members by building strong partnerships and relationships with hospitals, drive sponsors, and our staff. If the opportunity arises to interact with donors, create a welcoming and comfortable environment for them while ensuring safety procedures are adhered to.
- Handle Various Tasks: Be ready to tackle additional tasks as they come up to support our team during the drive with a “can-do” approach to meet our mission of saving lives.
Qualifications
What you'll need:
- High School Diploma or GED
Valid/Current CDL (Class A OR Class B w/ Airbrakes)
- Current Medical Card / ability to pass a DOT Physical
- 2-3 years of truck or bus driving experience
- The ability to meet Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations
- Demonstrated experience driving a straight truck and cargo van and non-cdl bus.
- Ability to lift up to 50lbs and accurately follow instructions are all required
- Provide all commercial driving positions held within the past ten years if any
Salary : $25
