Ambulance Driver (Motor Vehicle Operator)

About the role

Assist Ambulance is seeking part-time or full-time MVOs (Motor Vehicle Operators) to work alongside Emergency Medical Technicians in the Bronx. The position requires interactions with patients, staff members, and involves lifting and carrying patients, as well as driving the ambulance throughout all five boroughs.

Responsibilities

• Provide exceptional emergency medical services with Basic Life Support
• Interact with patients, staff members, and drive the ambulance safely
• Participate in Assist Ambulance’s training and evaluation according to safe driving policies and procedures
• Complete CPR certification by date of hire

Requirements

• Must be at least 21 years old with 2 years driving experience in New York City
• Must have a valid New York State D Class driver’s license with no more than 6 points on your driving abstract
• Must be willing to complete a CPR certification by date of hire
• Must be physically fit to lift 125 lbs. and pass a lifting assessment
• Must be able to get 19A physical clearance and negative PPD test (vouchers provided)
• Must pass two driving assessments
• Must be able to pass a 10 panel drug screening
• Must be able to commit to at least two 8-hour shifts per week that are the same days every week (steady shifts)
• Must be good with people and able to act responsibly under extreme duress

Qualifications

• Criminal history will be considered consistent with the requirements of the New York City Fair Chance Act

Skills

• Passionate about healthcare
• Good with people
• Able to act responsibly under extreme duress

Benefits

• 5% annual raises and $1/hr bonus after 90 days for working 32+ hours or more any pay period
• Free uniforms
• Health insurance
• Paid training
• Paid sick time up to 56 hours per calendar year
• Paid holidays after 90 days - 6 paid holidays, paid at 8 regular hours for full time or 4 regular hours for part time
• Paid time off - 56 hours per calendar year
• Paid vacation - up to 40 hours at 1 year anniversary, 80 hours at 3 year anniversary, 120 hours at 6 year anniversary
• Free Certified Emergency Vehicle Operators certification, and VFIS driving assessment
• Union membership after 30 days - Benefits subject to change based on new union agreement with 1199 SEIU