Motor Vehicle Operator
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Motor Vehicle Operator

Stony Brook University

Location: Stony Brook,NY, USA

Date: 2024-12-12T08:50:04Z

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Job Description - Motor Vehicle Operator (2403759)Position Summary:At the Long Island State Veterans Home, our Motor Vehicle Operators are primarily responsible for transporting our residents. They provide assistance to other departments by making deliveries and picking up supplies.Duties of a MotorVehicle Operator may include the following but are not limited to:Drive approximately 75% of the time, transporting ambulatory and wheelchair geriatric residents to and from appointments and trips.Load and unload wheelchairs and physically transfer adult residents in and out of wheelchairs as trained.Wait and stay with residents at clinical appointments, converse with them, and attempt to calm agitated or disoriented residents while safeguarding their personal belongings.Perform transporter-related duties 25% of the time, taking residents from their rooms to their appointments within the facility (no driving) and returning them to their rooms, assisting with wheelchair transfers as assigned.Make deliveries or pick up supplies from vendors, post office, or drive staff as needed.Move or carry cargo onto, into, and out of vehicles.Assist laborers in delivery of supplies to nursing units.Tend to routine maintenance of vehicles including washing, changing tires, spark plugs, and oil.Working Conditions:Working conditions may involve exposure to infectious disease, blood, body fluids, and/or tissue as well as other unpleasant elements such as accidents, injuries, and illness. May be exposed to and required to handle varying unpredictable, emergency, and crisis situations. Occasionally subjected to irregular hours and pressure due to multiple calls and inquiries.Required Qualifications:Must possess a NYS Commercial Drivers License with passenger endorsement for transport of 15 or more passengers, appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Must have a driving record free from any major violations. Must be able to understand and carry out oral and written instructions. Must be at ease when conversing with elderly residents.Preferred Qualifications:General automotive knowledge.Posting Overview: This position will remain posted until filled or for a maximum of 90 days. An initial review of all applicants will occur two weeks from the posting date. Candidates are advised that for full consideration, applications must be received before the initial review date (within two weeks of the posting date).Special Notes:The Long Island State Veterans Home is a smoke-free environment. Smoking is strictly prohibited anywhere on our 25-acre campus, including parking lots and outdoor areas on the premises. The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department, clear a background investigation; submit three (3) written references, and provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s), if applicable. Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.The Long Island State Veterans Home, located on the campus of Stony Brook University, is a 350-bed skilled nursing facility with a 40-slot Adult Day Health Care program dedicated to the care of honorably discharged Veterans of the United States Armed Forces, their spouses and widows, as well as Gold Star Parents. Join an organization whose people make a difference every day and where commitment, compassion, initiative, and leadership are recognized and rewarded. We care for America's Heroes every day.Essential Position: This position has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. This means that when the Long Island State Veterans Home is faced with an emergency, employees in such positions are required to remain at their work location or to report to work.The LISVH is a 24/7 skilled nursing facility. As such, all positions are subject to changes in pass days and shifts as necessary to meet the operating needs of the facility.The use of Vacation or Personal Leave accruals during the first 6 months of employment will not be authorized unless prior approval has been granted by Human Resources.The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation. Prior to start date, the selected candidate must meet the following requirements: Successfully complete pre-employment physical examination and obtain medical clearance from the Long Island State Veterans Home Employee Health Department, clear a background investigation, submit three (3) written references, and provide a copy of the required license(s)/certificate(s). Please be advised that failure to comply with any of the above requirements could result in a delayed start date and/or revocation of the employment offer.Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the University Office of Equity and Access at (631)###-####.In accordance with the Title II Crime Awareness and Security Act a copy of our crime statistics can be viewed here.Visit our WHY WORK HERE page to learn about the total rewards we offer.Job Number:2403759Official Job Title: Motor Vehicle OperatorJob Field:Support ServicesPrimary Location:Department/Hiring Area: PurchasingSchedule:Part-timeShift:Day ShiftShift Hours: Monday - Friday 8:00am - 12:00 pm (with opportunity to work additional hours as needed)Pass Days: Sat, SunPosting Start Date:Oct 9, 2024Posting End Date:Oct 24, 2024, 3:59:00 AMSalary: Hiring Rate is $37,121 @ 1.0 FTESalary Grade: SG7SBU Area: Long Island State Veterans Home#J-18808-Ljbffr
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