Health Care Driver

LOCATION: Jefferson City, Missouri

SHIFT: Saturday and Sunday. 10:00AM - 8:30PM

UNION BID PERIOD: 1/31/24 to 2/6/24

ABOUT THE JOB

This is work involving operation of small to medium size motor vehicles and performance of routine duties which may include manual labor. Work is reviewed by observation for efficiency, safety and overall results. Functional contacts include co-workers, other service department employees, and other university staff and students.

SALARY RANGE  $13.94 - $19.75

ABOUT US

MU Health Care is a growing academic health system in mid-Missouri comprised of multiple hospitals - including the region's only Level 1 Trauma Center and region's only Children's Hospital - and over 50 specialty clinics located throughout the region.

As an MU Health Care employee, you will be part of an exceptional team committed to our mission of saving and improving lives and supporting our team members to achieve their personal and professional goals. Our core values of inclusion, respect, service, discovery, responsibility, and excellence foster a collaborative work environment where you can grow your career.

Learn more about MU Health Care.        

EMPLOYEE BENEFITS

• Health, vision, and dental insurance coverage starting day one
• Generous paid leave and paid time off, including 9 paid holidays
• Multiple retirement options, including 100% match up to 8% and full vesting in three years
• Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
• Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels, and more.
• See a comprehensive list of benefits here.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Operate small to medium size motor vehicles for performing delivery, transportation, pick up, and disposal duties. In connection with driving duties, employees of this class may operate mechanical or hydraulic vehicle attachments to accomplish assignments; may occasionally operate larger vehicles such as buses or large trucks. 
• Transport employees and their tools to and from work destinations and operate a mobile phone/HHT for job assignments. 
• Transport supplies, instruments, equipment, mail, records, etc. to and from various facilities. 
• Pick up and dispose of trash, chemicals, and organic material. Carry and load material onto truck and dispose as needed. 
• Pick up and deliver materials including loading and unloading. Check out or purchase supplies, materials, and tools from storeroom and/or local distributors. 
• Perform routine driver maintenance including observation and reporting of vehicle defects.
• May use various tools to assist in cleaning work area or vehicle upon completion of a job.  May assist in performance of any of the following: preparation of cost estimates, preparation of material orders, maintenance of records, and preparation of reports.
• May perform duties for other areas at an equivalent or lower skill level, on occasion and as needed. Normal safety requirements, scheduling, and the most efficient use of manpower and equipment, are taken into consideration in such assignments. 
• May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS

• High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired. 
• Chauffeur driver license; class E or higher for Missouri residents.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Experience in driving the appropriate size vehicle. 
• Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.