CDL Driver (Part-Time) - Mobile Unit Assistant

Join us at Rock River Valley Blood Center, where we're more than just a company—we're a community-driven organization dedicated to saving lives. If you're passionate about making a difference and want to be part of a team that truly impacts lives, apply now and help us continue our vital mission.

About the role

As a Mobile Unit Assistant (CDL Driver) for our mobile blood drives, you will transport our coach bus/box trucks to and from various mobile blood drive locations within the Rock River Valley region. You will play a key role in assisting in the set-up and overall operation of our mobile blood drives, including general maintenance, cleaning, loading blood banking equipment and supplies, segmenting blood products, packing them into coolers for transport, and assisting with donor adverse reaction care.

At RRVBC, we're a team dedicated to saving lives and creating a positive impact in our community. By joining us, you'll have the opportunity to make a meaningful difference every day while working in a supportive and collaborative environment.

Note: A CDL/B license is preferred; however, applicants with experience safely operating box trucks or similar commercial vehicles are encouraged to apply. We are also interested in candidates whose primary focus would be supporting our mobile operations by safely operating our box trucks only. A CDL/B license is not required for this aspect of the role.

Responsibilities

• Transport coach bus/box trucks to and from mobile blood drive locations
• Assist in set-up and operation of mobile blood drives
• Perform general maintenance and cleaning of mobile units
• Load and unload blood banking equipment and supplies
• Segment blood products and pack them into coolers for transport
• Assist with donor adverse reaction care

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent
• Valid CDL/B, IL driver's license with air brake endorsement (preferred but not required for box truck operation)
• Recent experience operating a vehicle requiring an IL CDL/B driver's license
• 3+ years of safe driving experience with a record in accordance with IDOT (IL Dept. of Transportation)
• Must maintain a DOT (Dept. of Transportation) Medical Card
• Must agree to participate in a random drug-testing program as required by the Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration (49CFR382); failing the drug test will result in termination
• Experience driving a bus/coach vehicle preferred
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds

Schedule

Part-time, flexible scheduling available. Work Monday through Saturday, 1-3 days per week.

Pay

Hourly wage begins at $17.50/hr.

Benefits

• Paid time off (PTO)
• Paid holidays
• 401k with company match
• Employee Assistance Program
• Employee referral bonuses