As a Principal Auto Equipment Operator, you will be in operation of a 25 passenger micro-bus or a 12 passenger van for transportation of patients, doctors, medical equipment, x-rays, films, etc. to and from UCLA Westwood, UCLA Santa Monica, Westwood Medical Plaza (100, 200, 300), Tiverton House and other outlying facilities. Additionally, you will drive the staff shuttle from UCLA Westwood to UCLA Santa Monica on a routine schedule, and provide transportation for special trips for groups to various locations on campus.

Your responsibilities include:

• Perform daily maintenance on all vehicles assigned and/or anywhere dispatched by a supervisor.
  
• Assist disabled patients in and out of vehicles utilizing the proper body mechanics and equipment used for safe patient handling.
  
• Provide incident reports of accidents and injuries.
  
• Return vehicles to fleet services for maintenance on a routine basis.
  
• Maintain a timely schedule of pick-ups and drop-offs.
  
• Comply with the health system workplace conduct policy and dress code standard.

Pay Range: $22.74-30.58 Hourly

Required:

• Must possess a valid Class B- California Driver’s License.
• Must have a good driving record in accordance with DMV standards.
  
• Working knowledge of transportation policies and procedures.
  
• Ability to establish and maintain cooperative working relationship with other staff members and all other personnel.
  
• Skill in listening and comprehending information received in person or over the telephone to transport patients.
  
• Skill in speaking clearly and distinctly using appropriate vocabulary and grammar to obtain and convey information needed in the transport process of all patients and other items; skill to perform basic arithmetic calculations.
  
• Skills in reading and understanding parking signs.
  
• Ability to work standing, walking, and sitting for extended periods of time.
  
• Ability to transport patients in a safe, efficient, and professional manner.
  
• Required to be part of the DMV Pull Notice System.
  
• Required to random drug/alcohol testing.
  
• Interpersonal skills to interact diplomatically and sensitively with patients, staff, and visitors.
  
• Ability to perform all physical requirements of lifting a minimum of 150 lbs. using the proper body mechanics.
• At least one year experience in the operation of automotive equipment highly desired.

UCLA is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or protected Veteran status.