Driver

Job Responsibilities

• Use hospital vehicle/shuttle to provide transportation service for employees, patients and visitors between the hospital and St. Jude parking lots and the St. Jude sponsored lodging facilities.
• Assist in performing preventive maintenance checks (e.g., fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, gas oil, interiors).
• Assist passengers entering/exiting the vehicle as required including baggage supplies; regularly cleans the interior and exterior of the vehicle.
• Contribute to overall team effort by handling customer complaints in a positive manner, escalate as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned to meet the goals and objectives of the department and institution.
• Maintain regular and predictable attendance.

Minimum Education and/or Training

High school diploma or GED equivalent required.

Minimum Experience

1+ years of professional driving experience. Some experience operating a 15-passenger van, preferred. Must have a valid driver's license from the employee's state of residence and be insurable by St. Jude's insurance carrier. Some experience in the safe and efficient operation of appropriate size vehicle. Knowledge of state and local laws governing the operation of a motor vehicle. Commercial driver's license (CDL) as preferred.

Licensure, Registration and/or Certification Required

Must have or obtain a valid driver's license with "F", "P" or equivalent endorsement from the employee's state of residence within the probationary period (90 days of hire date) and be insurable by St. Jude's insurance carrier.

Special Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

• Ability to understand and adapt to changing priorities.
• Skills in structured problem-solving and openness to learning new approaches to execution.
• Skills in clear and effective communication (written and verbal) and timely exchange of information with relevant stakeholders.
• Skills in planning, prioritizing, and organizing work well.
• Ability to stay calm and control emotions even in stressful and difficult situations.
• Ability to safely operate a vehicle, follow traffic rules, and navigate efficiently to support healthcare operations.
• Demonstrates physical fitness and is able to drive for multiple hours.
• Undergoes and clears necessary background checks and driving requirements.
• Skills in identifying problems and finding smart ways to fix them quickly and effectively.
• Ability to recognize potential hazards, follow safety rules, and take precautions to prevent incidents.
• Ability to work well with team members to achieve a common goal.

Physical Demands and Working Conditions

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear. The employee frequently is required to stand, walk, and climb or balance. The employee is occasionally required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. The employee must frequently utilize manual dexterity and coordination to operate a motor vehicle. Specific vision abilities required include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus. The employee is regularly exposed to outside weather conditions and occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts and fumes or airborne particles. The noise level in the work environment is usually loud.