Van Driver BU - SMH Transportation - Day Shift - Full Time

Job ID JR205633

Date posted 05/05/2026

San Diego, California Sharp Memorial Hospital

Day

Regular

Responsibilities

Hours:

Shift Start Time:

VariableShift End Time:

VariableAWS Hours Requirement:

8/40 \- 8 Hour ShiftAdditional Shift Information:

Weekend Requirements:

As NeededOn\-Call Required:

NoHourly Pay Range (Minimum \- Midpoint \- Maximum):

$25\.000 \- $27\.640 \- $30\.490

This position is covered by a Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) with SEIU\-UHW. As part of the terms of employment, employees in this role are required to join the union within 31 days of hire and remain a member (e.g. dues paying, fee paying, religious exception contributor) for the duration of the collective bargaining agreement.

Please Note: As part of our recruitment process, you may receive communication from Dawn, our virtual recruiting assistant. Dawn helps coordinate scheduling for screening calls and interviews to ensure a smooth and timely experience. Rest assured, all candidate evaluations and hiring decisions are made by our recruitment and hiring teams.

This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 04/20/26 – 04/28/26\. The position is now available to be filled by internal candidates that are not members of the ratified Bargaining Unit or External candidates to Sharp

What You Will Do

Transporting scheduled passengers in a hospital vehicle to Sharp Healthcare facilities and/or Sharp physician offices.

Required Qualifications

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) \- American Heart Association \-REQUIRED
• Passenger Transportation Endorsement (P) \- Various\-Employee provides certificate \-REQUIRED
• Basic First Aid (BFA) Certification \- Various\-Call issuing training center \-REQUIRED
• Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A \- CA Department of Motor Vehicles
OR Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B \- CA Department of Motor Vehicles \-REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

• H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
• Prior experience in transportation and working with people preferred.

Other Qualification Requirements

• AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) \- American Heart Association is required within 90 days of hire.

Demonstrates clean driving record in accordance with the requirements of the employer DMV pull notice program and Sharp HealthCare Driver Guidelines.

Essential Functions

• Communication and teamwork

Consistently communicates with passengers in a positive and professional manner.

Distributes patient survey cards (50 required at annual evaluation)

Offers explanations and alternatives when delays are anticipated

Works collaboratively with all members of the team and ensures that communication is clear, accurate and professional

Maintains courteous and considerate relations with passengers, family members, physician office staff, and any other person who may need to be advised of patient transportation scheduling.

Offers praise in appreciation of the work of others

Accepts interpersonal differences and respects the values and opinions of others

Wear clean, pressed uniform and name badge

• Customer service

Attends staff meeting and driver training sessions

Uses effective skills in dealing with disabled and difficult passengers

Displays role model behavior which passengers can imitate.

Demonstrates assertive respectful behavior.

• Patient transport

Assists passengers door\-to\-door and in and out of vehicles using safety precautions

Assures that seat belts are always used

Properly loads and secures wheelchairs or other mobility devices

Assures there is no smoking or eating in vehicle

Functions effectively in stressful situations

Completes assigned route within designated time frame

Immediately reports any passenger issues or problems to dispatcher

Communicates daily with dispatchers regarding changes in schedule

Ensures ongoing communication with dispatchers by having pager and charged radio while on duty

Does not utilize cell phones while driving. Personal cell phones may only be used during scheduled breaks

• Vehicle maintenance

Performs pre\-trip safety inspection on assigned vehicle

Completes daily vehicle maintenance and safety inspection report

Practices safe, defensive driving, with no at fault accidents, moving or parking violations or unsafe driving complaints

Immediately reports or corrects any mechanical problem with vehicle to dispatcher

Washes, cleans and fuels vehicle as needed

Consistently records mileage and other essential trip information

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of wheelchair equipment and securement.

Sharp HealthCare is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, religion, color, national origin, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, age, status as a protected veteran, among other things, or status as a qualified individual with disability or any other protected class

Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class A \- CA Department of Motor Vehicles; Commercial Driver License (CDL) Class B \- CA Department of Motor Vehicles; H.S. Diploma or Equivalent; AHA Basic Life Support for Healthcare Professional (AHA BLS Healthcare) \- American Heart Association; Passenger Transportation Endorsement (P) \- Various\-Employee provides certificate; Basic First Aid (BFA) Certification \- Various\-Call issuing training center