CDL Fleet Operations Associate
Nebraska Medicine
About the Role
Responsible and accountable for the operation, maintenance, and repair of the physical structure of vehicles and services equipment/systems for the organization's perioperative services, in order to maintain a reliable, safe, cost-effective, and physically appealing transportation entity.
Work Schedule
- Full Time - Second Shift
- Hours: Monday - Friday, 2:30 pm - 11:00 pm
Key Responsibilities
- Operate, maintain, and repair vehicles and services equipment/systems.
- Ensure reliable, safe, cost-effective, and physically appealing transportation.
- Perform routine preventative maintenance functions.
- Provide documentation of maintenance activities.
Requirements & Tech Stack
- High school education or equivalent.
- Minimum of 21 years of age.
- Completion of vocational or driving school OR equivalent combination of education/experience in a technical setting related to vehicle operations (one year of education equals one year of experience).
- Current CDL license or ability to obtain within 6 months of hire.
- Valid motor vehicle operator license.
- Ability to meet and maintain insurability.
- Ability to provide safe operations of vehicles with a Gross Vehicle Weight Rating (GVWR) of greater than 26,001 pounds.
- Ability to provide safe operations of any vehicle that contains hazardous material during transportation between service areas.
- Mechanically inclined with the ability to work with tools and test instruments.
- Strong troubleshooting skills and the ability to solve problems and make decisions while working in stressful situations.
- Capable of communicating effectively (verbal and written) with patient care providers, patients, visitors, management, and other staff.
- Strong written documentation skills.
- Basic computer skills.
Preferred Qualifications
- Formal training in a CDL-B school specifically related to driving and maintenance.
- Previous healthcare experience in a driving trade or in a technical role.
- Completion of maintenance training in diesel engines, pneumatic systems, or refrigeration units.
CDL-B is preferred. Driver will be required to obtain a CDL-B license at the employee expense within a 6-month timeframe of employment.