Motor Vehicle Operator

Elmhurst Hospital Center (EHC) is the major tertiary care provider in the borough of Queens. The hospital is comprised of 545 beds and is a Level I Trauma Center, an Emergency Heart Care Station and a 911 Receiving Hospital. It is the premiere health care organization for key areas such as Surgery, Cardiology, Women's Health, Pediatrics, Rehabilitation Medicine, Renal and Mental Health Services.At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality care health services, without exception. Every employee takes a person-centered approach that exemplifies the ICARE values (Integrity, Compassion, Accountability, Respect, and Excellence) through empathic communication and partnerships between all persons.Work Shifts9:00 A.M - 5:00 P.MJob DescriptionUnder supervision, operates motor vehicles and equipment such as passenger cars, ambulances, hearses, trucks, wreckers, forklifts, tractor-trailer trucks and sign-erecting trucks used by City departments. In a small garage, may do dispatching of personnel, motor vehicles and equipment; performs related work.Duties & ResponsibilitiesExamples of Typical Tasks: 1. Operates one or more types of motor vehicles such as passenger car, ambulance, hearse, truck, wrecker, forklift, tractor-trailer truck or sign-erecting truck.2. Drives a truck carrying employees and material to and from work location.3. Acts as a chauffeur to an official.4. Checks the tires, oil and fuel of the vehicle, and checks vehicle to see that lights, horn and brakes appear to be operating properly.5. Reports and noticeable mechanical defects in the vehicle.6. Cleans the windows and interior and exterior of vehicle.7. Changes tires or wheels.8. Assists in loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and passengers.9. Reports any accidents in which the vehicle may have been involved.10. Operates motor equipment mounted on, or transported by, the vehicle.11. Watches for traffic hazards while labor force is engaged in making emergency repairs.12. Transports collectors and cases of coin boxes to and from collection areas.13. Is responsible for tools, supplies, materials, and equipment carried in or on the assigned vehicle.14. Prepares trip reports.15. In a small garage, may dispatch personnel, motor vehicles and equipment.16. In the Police Department, may operate a vehicle which transports inmates to and from detention facilities, police stations and court locations.Minimum QualificationsQualification Requirements:There are no formal education or experience requirements. However, there are certain physical requirements.License Requirements:1. Candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Driver's License valid in the State of New York and either "2' or "3" below.2. For appointment in certain agencies, possession of either a Class 1 or a Class 2 or a Class 3 Motor Vehicles Driver's License, or a combination of these licenses, may be required at the time of appointment.3. For other agencies which do not require the licenses in "2" above at the time of appointment, possession of either a Class 3 Learner's Permit or a Class 3 Driver's License is required at the time of appointment. In addition, for these agencies, the Class 3 license must be obtained within three months of the date of appointment.Department PreferencesLicense Requirements:Line 1- Candidates must possess a Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class B with airbrakes and passenger endorsement valid in New York State to operate a NYC Health+Hospitals vehicles.Line 2- The Commercial Driver's License (CDL) class B with airbrake and passenger endorsement must be maintain for the duration of employment.Line 3- The US Department of TransportationFederal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations require that all CDL drivers maintain a valid Commercial Driver Medical Examiner's Certificate. This certificate must be provided at the time of your appointment.Note: NY state don't use class 1, 2, or 3 anymore in reference to a commercial driver's license.If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply for Job" button NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per weekRetirement Savings and Pension PlansLoan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employeesPaid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contractsCollege tuition discounts and professional development opportunitiesMultiple employee discounts programs

Created: 2025-02-17