Overview

This position is responsible for driving the Box Trucks for inside set-up drives to and from blood drive locations. Also prepares equipment and supplies for blood drives, transporting them to and from mobile draw sites, loading and unloading transport vehicles. Assists with setting up the blood drive. Assists with blood collection allied activities in the donor room and at mobile sites in accordance with BBD guidelines This position is considered “essential” during severe weather or emergency operation events.

Responsibilities

• Drives the blood bank vehicles, including Box Trucks, to and from blood drives operating in a safe manner. Assures timely arrival at blood drive location. Assists with setting up and breaking down the blood drive.
• Prepares equipment and supplies for blood drives, loading and unloading them onto transport vehicles. Assures all supplies necessary for a successful drive are packed as needed. Maintains supplies in a neat and orderly fashion and follows regulatory requirements when returning them to the storage area after a blood drive.
• Assists with donor care activities, primarily registration of donors, and other miscellaneous duties as needed to ensure a safe and efficient mobile blood draw operation.
• Assists in maintaining the blood bank vehicles in a manner which ensures mechanical components are functioning properly and are road safe and ready. Cleans out the vehicle following blood drives. Performs vehicle inspections, minor vehicle upkeep and maintenance. Timely reporting of additional maintenance needs to the Facilities Department when required
• Follows procedures to ensure DOT logs and reports are completed as required
• Exemplifies BBD’s Core Values and meets or exceeds internal and external customer’s service expectations. 

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.

• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• DOT Medical Card or Medical Examiner’s Certificate is required
• 0 - 2 years’ experience driving box trucks or large vehicles
• Combined education and experience, which leads to a working knowledge of vehicle operation, parts, and basic maintenance procedures.