What are the responsibilities and job description for the Delivery Driver - DME position at Lincare?
This employee performs routine delivery of oxygen and equipment in a professional, safe, and timely manner. This includes accurate recordkeeping, excellent customer service, and adherence to DOT/FDA/OSHA/company safety standards.
Job Responsibilities:
- Make oxygen deliveries (liquid oxygen, cylinder, and concentrator) and equipment checks on a daily route as determined by customer base and routing system
- Deliveries may include refilling reservoirs with liquid oxygen from a truck mounted tank
- Perform minor equipment repairs and preventative maintenance on equipment both in the facility and at the center
- For equipment repairs requiring other than minor repair work, equipment is to be packaged for shipment to the manufacturer or their designee
- Responsible for equipment maintenance per schedule recommended by the manufacturer
- Maintain company vehicle in clean and orderly manner
- Make daily inspections and complete proper paperwork
- Maintain established preventative maintenance schedule
- Clean rental equipment when returned to the center in accordance with policies and procedures
- Maintain cleanliness and organization of warehouse/storage area
- Follow FDA guidelines pertaining to cylinder tracking and oxygen analyzer testing
- Follow policies as indicated in the operations manual and training manuals, including those found in the Safety & Regulatory manual regarding General Safety, OSHA (includes the proper use of Personal Protective Equipment), DOT (includes adherence to the Vehicle Safety Disciplinary Policy), FDA, and Emergency Planning
- Work as on-call service representative evenings and weekends on an as scheduled basis
- Frequency is determined by the center size and the number of employees available to share in the responsibility
- Must respond in a timely manner and record information on Service Call Report
- May serve as a backup to other employees
- Tablet work is completed by all Service Reps, especially when dealing with inventory
Qualifications:
- Good interpersonal, verbal, and written communication
- Must be comfortable with using a computer and/or tablet
- Must be willing to obtain a CDL class C or above with Hazardous Materials certification
Education and Experience:
- High School diploma or equivalent required
- Must have and maintain a valid driver's license
Physical Demands:
The employee may frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds and may occasionally lift and/or move up to or more than 100 pounds.
Lincare offers employees a variety of competitive benefits that include ongoing training and advancement opportunities. Employees can also qualify for comprehensive medical, dental, and vision coverage, as well as paid time off, retirement savings, tuition reimbursement, and other benefits. There are also a generous employee referral program and a wide array of employee discounts to take advantage of.