Motor Vehicle Operator

Lincoln Medical and Mental Health Center is one of New York City's premier acute care hospitals. Located in Downtown Bronx, Lincoln is a teaching hospital renowned for its Centers of Excellence, and a recognized industry leader in the implementation of state-of-the art medical technology and best practices. Our team of highly trained and caring medical professionals is dedicated to providing the highest quality health care that is safe, compassionate, culturally competent and patient-centered. Comprehensive services are offered in three major primary care areas: Medicine, Pediatrics, and Women's Health in addition to more than eighty (80) specialty services. At Lincoln, the safety and comfort of our patients is our number one priority.

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

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Work Shifts

8:00 A.M - 4:00 P.M

Duties & Responsibilities

Purpose of Position:

Under supervision, operates motor vehicles and equipment such as passenger cars, ambulances, hearses, trucks, wreckers, forklifts, tractor-trailer trucks, and sign-erecting trucks used by City departments. In a small garage, may do dispatching of personnel, motor vehicles, and equipment; perform related work

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Operates one or more types of motor vehicles such as passenger cars, ambulances, hearses, trucks, wreckers, forklifts, tractor-trailer trucks, or sign-erecting trucks.
• 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 the vehicle to see that lights, horns, and brakes appear to be operating properly.
• Reports and noticeable mechanical defects in the vehicle.
• Cleans the windows and interior and exterior of the 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 the 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, supplies, materials, and equipment carried in or on the assigned vehicle.
• Prepares trip reports.
• In a small garage, may dispatch personnel, motor vehicles, and equipment.
• In the Police Department, may operate a vehicle that transports inmates to and from detention facilities, police stations, and court locations.

Minimum Qualifications

There are no formal education or experience requirements. However, there are certain physical requirements.

License Requirements:
1. Candidates must possess a Motor Vehicle Drivers License valid in the State of New York and either 2 or 3 below.
2. For appointment in certain agencies, possession of either a Class 1 or a Class 2 or a Class

3 Motor Vehicles Drivers License, or a combination of these licenses, may be required at the time of appointment.
3. For other agencies which do not require the licenses in 2 above at the time of appointment, possession of either a Class 3 Learners Permit or a Class 3 Drivers License is required at the time of appointment. In addition, for these agencies, the Class 3 license must be obtained within three months of the date of appointment.

If you wish to apply for this position, please apply online by clicking the "Apply Now" button or forward your resume, noting the above Job ID #, to:

Lincoln Medical & Mental Health Center
Human Resources Department
234 Eugenio Maria De Hostos Blvd, (East 149th Street),
2nd Floor, Annex
Bronx, NY 10451
Attn: Recruitment Unit

NYC Health and Hospitals offers a competitive benefits package that includes:

• Comprehensive Health Benefits for employees hired to work 20+ hrs. per week
• Retirement Savings and Pension Plans
• Loan Forgiveness Programs for eligible employees
• Paid Holidays and Vacation in accordance with employees' Collectively bargained contracts
• College tuition discounts and professional development opportunities
• Multiple employee discounts programs