Christiana Care Health System
Truck Driver - Textiles - 4a-12:30p; e/o Wknd & Hol.
Christiana Care Health System, Newark, Delaware, United States, 19711
PRIMARY FUNCTION
To drive a laundry truck transporting clean and soiled linen between laundry and hospital.
PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive in accordance with police and safety regulations.
Loads, unloads and transports all linens and other hospital equipment between hospitals.
Cares for and maintains vehicles and makes minor repairs.
Loads and unloads trucks to/from laundry and other storage areas.
Assists in laundry when necessary such as sorting linens, loading and unloading washers and dryers.
Works rotating shifts.
Turns in a daily vehicle inspections report.
Loads laundry up to 1000 lbs, pushes and/or pulls up and down ramps from laundry areas to truck loading ramps.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor in a timely manner any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Performs other related duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High school graduate or equivalent.
Six months on‑job training.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
JOB SPECIFICATION KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of defensive driving.
Knowledge of Christiana Care and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to drive a van and/or truck.
Ability to read, write, and follow simple written oral instructions.
Skill in good motor coordination, manual dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination when driving truck or handling materials.
Skill in oral and written communications.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid State of Delaware Driver's License Class 'B' CDL and safe driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires lifting, pushing, pulling heavy linen carts daily in transporting them to specified locations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to hazardous chemicals, chemical odors, and loud noises.
Possible exposure to sharp instruments and infectious diseases.
Adverse weather and road conditions.
This position has a starting rate of $20.23 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $23.79 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $24.98. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including, without limitation, skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
Drive in accordance with police and safety regulations.
Loads, unloads and transports all linens and other hospital equipment between hospitals.
Cares for and maintains vehicles and makes minor repairs.
Loads and unloads trucks to/from laundry and other storage areas.
Assists in laundry when necessary such as sorting linens, loading and unloading washers and dryers.
Works rotating shifts.
Turns in a daily vehicle inspections report.
Loads laundry up to 1000 lbs, pushes and/or pulls up and down ramps from laundry areas to truck loading ramps.
Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices. Reports to supervisor in a timely manner any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
Performs other related duties as required.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
High school graduate or equivalent.
Six months on‑job training.
An equivalent combination of education and experience may be substituted.
JOB SPECIFICATION KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS
Knowledge of defensive driving.
Knowledge of Christiana Care and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to drive a van and/or truck.
Ability to read, write, and follow simple written oral instructions.
Skill in good motor coordination, manual dexterity, and eye‑hand coordination when driving truck or handling materials.
Skill in oral and written communications.
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS
Valid State of Delaware Driver's License Class 'B' CDL and safe driving record.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS Requires lifting, pushing, pulling heavy linen carts daily in transporting them to specified locations.
WORKING CONDITIONS
Exposure to hazardous chemicals, chemical odors, and loud noises.
Possible exposure to sharp instruments and infectious diseases.
Adverse weather and road conditions.
This position has a starting rate of $20.23 per hour, regardless of prior experience. After six months of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $23.79 per hour. After one year of continuous employment, the hourly rate will automatically increase to $24.98. This pay rate/range represents ChristianaCare’s good faith and reasonable estimate of compensation at the time of posting. The actual salary within this range offered to a successful candidate will depend on individual factors including, without limitation, skills, relevant experience, and qualifications as they relate to specific job requirements.
Christiana Care Health System is an equal opportunity employer, firmly committed to prohibiting discrimination, whose staff is reflective of its community, and considers qualified applicants for open positions without regard to race, color, sex, religion, national origin, sexual orientation, genetic information, gender identity or expression, age, veteran status, disability, pregnancy, citizenship status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.
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