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Driver Sub Foreperson (1576)

SIU Medicine · Springfield, IL · 2 wk ago
ManagementFull-time

About the Role

This position is responsible for the transportation of patients to and from appointments at the SIU Center for Family Medicine.

This position REQUIRES a CDL Class B or Higher.

Responsibilities

  • Transportation / Vehicle Maintenance (90%)
    • Prepares daily transportation schedule based on patient needs by site, dispatching vehicles or drivers, and routing service calls.
    • Generates trip sheets for each trip and prepares quarterly reports on total trips, mileage, and vehicle maintenance.
    • Ensures vehicle gets regularly scheduled maintenance, maintaining records, logs, and receipts.
    • Backup driver for all sites.
    • Train Drivers and Heavy Drivers.
    • Assist in supervision with Drivers at each site.
  • Food Distribution (10%)
    • Pick up orders from local businesses and food pantries.
    • Deliver items and food bags to patients as needed.
    • Record distribution activity daily.

Requirements

  • High school diploma or equivalent.
  • Valid current driver’s license as required by the State of Illinois; and a CDL Class B license or higher in accordance with the size of the vehicle to be operated.
  • Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in moving or transport activities (such as commercial driving, dispatching, garage work, or moving company).

Skills

  • Knowledge of safe driving procedures.
  • Knowledge of machines and tools, including their designs, uses, repair, and maintenance.
  • Ability to supervise.
  • Ability to perform clerical functions, including record keeping and mathematical skills.
  • Ability to safely perform heavy lifting (50 lbs. minimum), pushing, and pulling.
  • Ability to learn about the institution's buildings, travel routes, and physical layout.
  • Ability to follow written and verbal instructions.
  • Ability to interact with the public.

Conditions of Employment

Pursuant to the State Universities Civil Service System, an out-of-state resident who is hired into this position must establish Illinois residency within 180 calendar days of their start date.

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