Transportation Driver III

Job Description

This position operates a commercial motor vehicle with a GVW greater than 26,000 lbs with trailers up to 53 feet in length. This position is accountable for the safe and courteous driving, delivery, loading and unloading (including safe forklift operation) of items to facilities in the Intermountain distribution network. This position will be responsible to operate a semi-tractor and trailer in compliance with all state and federal regulations, including required paperwork, safety checks and reporting of any maintenance problems.

Works to provide an excellent distribution system between facilities and organizations within Intermountain Health.

Two open positions

• Shift 1: 6:00am - 3:00pm (rotate Saturdays)
• Shift 2:
  Week 1 – Mon, Wed, Fri 6:00pm - 8:00am;
  Tue, Thurs 8:00pm - 2:00am;
  Week 2 – Mon, Wed, Fri 6:00pm - 8:00am;
  Tue, Thurs 8:00pm - 2:00am

• Safety Awareness:
  Safely operates a commercial motor vehicle with a GVW greater than 26,000 lbs in a variety of conditions and environments to complete deliveries of equipment, packages, specimens and supplies. Typically transports large or heavy items that require safe lifting and safe moving techniques. Stays aware of conditions and circumstances that affect one’s own safety or the safety of others. Protects the physical well-being of personnel and self against work related accidents, injuries, or other debilitations.
• Service Focus:
  Makes customer’s needs a primary focus of one’s actions; shows interest in and understanding of the needs and expectations of internal and external customers; gains customer trust and respect; meets or exceeds customer expectations; shows willingness to gather and listen to customer feedback.
• Effective Communicator:
  Clearly conveys and receives information and ideas in a manner that engages the listener, helps them understand and retain the message, and invites response and feedback. Keeps others informed as appropriate.
• Planning and Organizing:
  Manages time effectively and accomplishes assigned tasks. Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines the correct use of resources. Determines necessary sequence of activities to achieve goals.
• Initiative:
  Supports department’s goals and objectives. Takes action without being asked or required to; achieves beyond job requirements; acts proactively; takes prompt action to accomplish objectives.
• Adaptability:
  Adjusts to dynamic business needs and conditions. Adjusts appropriately to the needs of the situation with a positive attitude and willingness to learn new ways to accomplish work activities and objectives; adapts to change quickly and easily; makes suggestions for increasing the effectiveness of change; shows a willingness to learn new methods, procedures or techniques results from change.

• Motor Vehicles
• Learning Quickly
• Federal Regulations
• Positive Attitude
• Tractors
• Occupational Safety and Health Act
• Time Management
• Interpersonal Communication
• Strategic Objectives
• Vehicle Driving

• Possess a valid class 'A' driver’s license with no restrictions and pass a driver’s road test as required by DOT to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
• A DOT Medical Card
• 21 years of age or older as required by the DOT to operate a commercial motor vehicle.
• Ability to use basic computer software and applications.
• Understand and follow department procedures and practices.
• Comply with Intermountain Healthcare’s Motor Vehicle Driver Policy
• Experience in a role requiring effective verbal, written and interpersonal communication skills.
• Ability to load and unload carts and pallets.
• Safely operate and maneuver forklifts in tight spaces while loading and unloading pallets from docks and trailers.
• Demonstrated ability to safely operate trucks and equipment in all weather and light conditions and therefore must have good vision, physical agility and good motor skills.
• OSHA Forklift certification; they must obtain the certification within six months of hire to remain in the position.
• Lifting, sitting, seeing, standing, squatting, kneeling, pushing, pulling, climbing, and walking

• Five years professional driving experience.
• Doubles and Triples…