We are currently seeking a full-time Service Assistant III - Tram Driver toexchange soiled and clean textiles carts between units and the Textiles department.

Schedule for this position is 10:00PM-7:30AM and includes every other weekend and holiday rotation.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Demonstrates understanding and executes CCHS Core Values - Excellence and Love in each task.
• Demonstrates patient/customer "comes first" attitude. Greets patients, visitors, customers, and co-workers with a smile and pleasant manner. Displays good customer service skills at all times.
• Identifies and selects carts for delivery by designated location while following the established safety guidelines.
• Operates tram in safe manner according to training. Secures safety pins to couple trucks.
• Maintains the integrity of the tram equipment.
• Fills out a safety tram cart checklist at the start of each shift.
• Reports any maintenance problem or damages to supervisor.
• Wears safety helmet.
• Uses extreme caution when moving trucks through patient care areas.
• Performs assigned work safely, adhering to established departmental safety rules and practices; reports to supervisor, in a timely manner, any unsafe activities, conditions, hazards, or safety violations that may cause injury to oneself, other employees, patients and visitors.
• Performs other related duties as required.

SCOPE, PURPOSE, AND FREQUENCY OF CONTACTS:

Frequent contacts with nursing, patients, visitors, and Textiles staff.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

High school graduation, its equivalent, or Department of Defense Certificate of Release showing discharge in good standing

Six months tram/forklift experience preferred

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL, AND ABILITY REQUIREMENTS:

Knowledge of departmental policies and procedures.

Ability to communicate verbally and in writing.

Ability to exercise judgement and tact.

Ability to manage stress in a highly visible service organization.

Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationship with co-workers and other departments.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

Must pass physical examination: drug-free; able to hear, able to see, able to speak, able to ambulate. See attached Physical Demands Checklist

WORKING CONDITIONS:

Exposure to dangerous pieces of equipment. Exposure to soiled laundry bags and linen.