Driver I - Materiel Management

Job Description

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Responsibilities

Reports to the Transport Supervisor. Responsible for the operation, loading, and unloading of a van, light truck, or trailer, to pick up, transport, and drop off garbage, linen, ward supplies, office furnishings, recyclable materials, food products, laboratory specimens, bio‐hazardous material, information material, and other items according to defined schedules, request log, or dispatched instructions.

Qualifications

• Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Class 5 vehicle license.

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.