Harris Health System is the public healthcare safety-net provider established in 1966 to serve the residents of Harris County, Texas. As an essential healthcare system, Harris Health champions better health for the entire community, with a focus on low-income uninsured and underinsured patients, through acute and primary care, wellness, disease management and population health services. Ben Taub Hospital (Level 1 Trauma Center) and Lyndon B. Johnson Hospital (Level 3 Trauma Center) anchor Harris Healths robust network of 39 clinics, health centers, specialty locations and virtual (telemedicine) technology. Harris Health is among an elite list of health systems in the U.S. achieving Magnet nursing excellence designation for its hospitals, the prestigious National Committee for Quality Assurance designation for its patient-centered clinics and health centers and its strong partnership with nationally recognized physician faculty, residents and researchers from Baylor College of Medicine; McGovern Medical School at The University of Texas Health Science Center at Houston (UTHealth); The University of Texas MD Anderson Cancer Center; and the Tilman J. Fertitta Family College of Medicine at the University of Houston.

Job Summary

The shuttle driver is primarily responsible for dropping passengers to and from their destination in a safe and timely manner. Drivers are responsible for reporting to the arrival and departure areas as per the assigned schedules. Driver interactions with staff will be friendly, helpful and professional at all times.

Minimum Qualifications

School Education:
High School Diploma/GED

Work Experience: Two (2) years of related work experience as a driver in related field

Licenses & Certifications:
Basic Life Support - CPR training must be completed within six months of employment
Valid Texas Driver's License (CDL B w/Passenger 'P' Endorsement). Clean driving record

Language Skills: English; must be able to understand the English Language and communicate effectively in both verbal and written form.

Communication Skills:
a) Above Average Verbal Communication (Heavy Public Contact)
b) Writing/Reports

Proficiencies:
a) Personal Computer
b) Typing

Job Attributes

Work Schedule:
a) Weekends
b) Holidays
c) Flexible: Based on staffing needs
d) Overtime: Based on staffing needs

Other Requirements: E-1 availability during disaster situations.

Equipment Operated: Shuttle Bus, Motorola 6000 radio