Overview

Responsibilities

This position is responsible for driving the Box Trucks for inside set-up drives to and from blood drive locations as well as driving the non-CDL Bus for outside drives as needed. 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.

• • Drives the blood bank vehicles, including Box Trucks and Non-CDL Bus’, 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.
• Possess flexibility to work variable hours such as days, evenings, and weekends.
• Minumum of 2 years of experience driving school buses or large vehicles or heavy equipment
• Working knowledge of large vehicle operation, parts, and basic preventative maintenance procedures with the ability to read and interpret basic mechanical and technical procedures.
• Ability to prepare basic reports related to vehicle maintenance and identify mechanical failures on a vehicle either to prevent or reduce downtime.
• Proficient with computers to accurately enter donor information for successful donor registration.
• Must be able to multi-task proficiently and work a variable work schedule.
• Valid driver’s license with an acceptable driving record.
• DOT Medical Card or Medical Examiner’s Certificate is required