What are the responsibilities and job description for the Laundry Truck Driver position at DCH Health System?
Overview
Responsible for accurate and timely delivery of clean linen and pickup of all soiled linen while following all D.O.T. regulations and JCAHO guidelines for handling of clean and soiled linen.
Responsibilities
KEY RESPONSIBILITIES / ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
DCH Standards:
- Maintains performance, patient and employee satisfaction and financial standards as outlined in the performance evaluation.
- Performs compliance requirements as outlined in the Employee Handbook
- Must adhere to the DCH Behavioral Standards including creating positive relationships with patients/families, coworkers, colleagues and with self.
- Requires use of electronic mail, time and attendance software, learning management software and intranet.
- Must adhere to all DCH Health System policies and procedures.
- All other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
MINIMUM KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, EXPERIENCE REQUIRED
Must possess a valid drivers license, however, a CDL is desirable. High School diploma or GED is preferred. Ability to follow / understand verbal communications and written procedures required and to verbally communicate with others. Cooperates with the insurance underwriting process.
Must be able to read, write legibly, speak and comprehend English.
WORKING CONDITIONS
WORK CONTEXT & PHYSICAL FACTORS:
Long periods of driving truck, climbing in and out of truck cab followed by extended periods of loading and unloading linen carts that can weigh up to 800 maximum. Heavy work- exerting 50 to 100 pounds of force occasionally, and/or 25 to 50 pounds of force frequently, and or 10 to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects. Includes exposure to human body fluids, disease, infection, lab chemicals and hazard material. Also requires wearing common protective or safety equipment. Must have good balance and be able to stoop, kneel, reach, feel, talk, hear, and see.
Physical presence onsite is essential. Hearing and vision must be normal or corrected to within normal range. Able to perform duties with or without reasonable accommodation.
