Truck Driver II

Requisition # : 475884

Location : Johns Hopkins Health System, Baltimore, MD 21201

Category : Support Services (Services / Trades)

Work Shift : Day Shift

Work Week : Full Time

Weekend Work Required : No

Date Posted : Feb. 21, 2022

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Excellent compensation package!

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Requisition # : 475884

Location : 5300A Holabird Ave., Baltimore, MD 21224

Shift : Full Time (40 hours)

Full Time (40 hours)

Non-Exempt; Pay Grade : NF

Position Summary :

Reports to the Transportation Manager, and performs pick-up and delivery functions throughout various Johns Hopkins Hospital / Health System locations in and around the city of Baltimore, Washington DC and the surrounding counties.

Primary responsibilities are to supply, package and food deliveries and package pick-up using a commercial vehicle; load materials maximizing the truck capacity, safety, and integrity of the load and unpack bulk items and inspect for damage daily per established departmental policies.

This position will require a Class A Commercial Drivers license to operation heavy trucks and tractor trailers.

This position will perform all required safety checks (i.e. pre / post trip) including inspections of vehicles according to Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, follow all DOT and company safe driving guidelines and policies, report all safety issues and / or repairs, and take appropriate action as needed .

This position may also perform various other duties as needed to aid the receiving operation, including receiving and customer service

Education :

High school diploma or GED Certificate.

Work Experience :

Two years related experience in warehouse, manufacturing, or healthcare environment.

1 year of prior commercial driving experience.

Healthcare distribution experience preferred.

Licensure / Certification :

• Valid Maryland Class A Driver's Licensre with no driving violations for the past 5 years
• An active certification for motorized pallet movers
• Valid current DOT Health Card and / / or ability to secure new DOT Health Card
• Safe Drivers Course
• Annual Towline Training

Knowledge / Skills :

• Knowledge of vehicle operations including preventative maintenance, proper loading and unloading of trucks, safety and highway regulations, receiving and inventory procedures, and supply handling equipment.
• Experience with safety operating manual & battery-operated pallet jacks, flatbed trucks, supply carts, elevators, wheel chocks, dock levelers, and conveyor belts.
• Experience driving standard and automatic transmissions
• Good communication skills in dealing with other employees and vendors
• Familiarity with computer systems and the ability to type.
• Sound problem-solving skills.
• Ability to take direction and follow institutional guidelines and procedures
• Ability to be flexible to meet schedule needs, and handle frequent unpredictable changes.
• Ability to work as a committed team member by contributing in a positive, enthusiastic, engaged and collaborative manner

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are an Equal Opportunity / Affirmative Action employers. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and expression, age, national origin, mental or physical disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other status protected by federal, state, or local law.

Johns Hopkins Health System and its affiliates are drug-free workplace employers.

Last updated : 2024-05-02