Porter

This is a full-time position. Pay starts at $16.84.

SUMMARY: Position is responsible for the safe transportation of vehicles, equipment, parts and supplies between Life EMS locations, customers, or vendors.

Life EMS Ambulance is dedicated to being the very best in all that we do, and that begins with our team. We are committed to creating a rewarding work environment for all of our associates, which is reflected in our national and regional recognition as one of the "Top 100 Best & Brightest Workplaces." We strive to provide the best patient care and service excellence. If you desire the same commitment to excellence, we invite you to consider joining our team today!

We strive to provide a competitive pay and comprehensive benefits package to our associates, including some of the following:

• Medical, dental and vision insurance
• Paid time off - two weeks of vacation time within your first year
• 100% scholarships for EMT and Paramedic schooling
• Free continuing education classes
• Life Insurance that is free coverage up to $40,000 for an associate.
• Additional coverage is available.
• Flexible spending accounts for medical and child care
• Long term and short term disability insurance
• 401k retirement plan
• Length of Service Bonus'
• Free vaccinations
• Uniforms are provided and an annual boot allowance
• Associate Assistance Program with free counseling sessions for associates and their family members
• Wellness Activities
  

Essential Duties And Responsibilities

• Ensure daily customer happiness
• Transport vehicles between Life EMS locations, customers, or venders under the direction of the Director of Fleet Readiness
• Deliver or pick up mail, equipment, uniforms, etc. to be transported between Life EMS locations, customers, or vendors
• Load or unload equipment and parts from vehicles
• Stock parts, supplies, and medical supplies in garage
• Responsible for general clean up of maintenance area and garage
• Wash and general clean-up of vehicles
• Other projects and duties as directed by the Director of Fleet Readiness
  
  

Qualifications/Skills & Knowldege Requirements

• Must be at least 18 years of age
• High school diploma or G.E.D.
• Must have a valid Michigan chauffer's license
• Must pass all Life EMS pre-employment requirements as outlined on the Conditional Offer of Employment
• Must have a driving record that meets Life EMS standard and pass Life EMS driving test
• Excellent customer service skills by demonstrating positive and respectful behavior in dealing with people at all levels
• Must be interviewed by Life EMS designee
• Life EMS has a facial hair policy. A neatly trimmed mustache to the corners of your mouth is allowed, but otherwise, must be clean-shaven.
  
  

PHYSICAL DEMANDS: While performing the duties of this job, the associate is occasionally required to stand; walk; sit; use hands to finger, handle, or feel objects, tools or controls; reach with hands and arms; climb stairs; balance; stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl; talk or hear; taste or smell. The associate must occasionally lift and/or move up to 25 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by the job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.