Motor Vehicle Operator

Marketing Statement

Harlem Hospital Center has been a bedrock of the Harlem community since 1887. The hospital provides a wide range of medical, surgical, diagnostic, therapeutic and family support services to the residents of Central Harlem, West Harlem, Washington Heights and Inwood. Harlem is the largest hospital in the area, capable of treating the most seriously ill. Harlem provides over 90 specialized ambulatory care services, dentistry and oral surgery, behavioral health services, and community substance abuse treatment.

At NYC Health + Hospitals, our mission is to deliver high quality 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.

Purpose of Position: Under supervision, operates motor vehicles and equipment such as passenger cars, shuttle buses, vans, trucks, forklifts, and tractor‑trailer trucks.

• Operates one or more types of motor vehicles such as passenger car, shuttle bus, truck, forklift, or tractor‑trailer truck.
• Drives a truck carrying employees and material to and from work location.
• Acts as a chauffeur to an official.
• Checks the tires, oil and fuel of the vehicle, and checks vehicle to see that lights, horn and brakes appear to be operating properly. Replenishes fluids as needed.
• Reports and notices mechanical defects in the vehicle.
• Cleans the windows and interior and exterior of vehicle.
• Changes tires or wheels.
• Assists in loading and unloading of materials, equipment, and passengers.
• Reports any accidents in which the vehicle may have been involved.
• Operates motor equipment mounted on, or transported by, the vehicle.
• Watches for traffic hazards while labor force is engaged in making emergency repairs.
• Transports collectors and cases of coin boxes to and from collection areas.
• Is responsible for tools, supplies, materials, and equipment carried in or on the assigned vehicle.
• Prepares trip reports.
• In a garage/fleet, may dispatch personnel, motor vehicles and equipment.
• Performs related work.

• Possession of a motor vehicle driver license valid in the State of New York which must be maintained for the duration of employment.

• For appointment to certain positions, candidates must possess either a Class A, B, or C Commercial Driver License valid in the State of New York with passenger endorsement and no restrictions on the number of passengers, or with no airbrake restriction.
• All Motor Vehicle Operators with a Commercial Driver License are subject to a pre‑employment drug and alcohol screening, and incumbents with a Commercial Driver License will be subjected to random drug and/or alcohol testing.

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