Driver I - Materiel Management - #228046

In accordance with the Vision, Purpose, and Values, and strategic direction of the Vancouver Island Health Authority, patient safety is a priority and a responsibility shared by everyone at VIHA; as such, the requirement to continuously improve quality and safety is inherent in all aspects of this position.

Reports to the Transport Supervisor. Responsible for the operation, loading, and unloading of a van, light truck, or trailer, to pick up, transport, and drop off garbage, linen, ward supplies, office furnishings, recyclable materials, food products, laboratory specimens, bio-hazardous material, information material, and other items according to defined schedules, request log, or dispatched instructions.

QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training And Experience

Grade 10 or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience. Valid Class 5 vehicle license.

Skills And Abilities

• Ability to operate related equipment.
• Ability to deal with others effectively.
• Ability to organize work.
• Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.
• Physical ability to carry out the duties of the position.