About The Role

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.

This position was originally posted to ratified SEIU members from 08/13/26 – 08/21/26. 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 passengers and delivering property in a hospital vehicle to Sharp HealthCare facilities.

Required Qualifications

Driver's License - CA Department of Motor Vehicles -REQUIRED

Preferred Qualifications

H.S. Diploma or Equivalent
Prior experience in transportation and working with people.
Passenger Transportation Endorsement (P) - Various-Employee provides certificate -PREFERRED

Essential Functions

Communication and teamwork

Maintains courteous and considerate relations with passengers and other staff members.
Offers praise in appreciation of the work of others.
Accepts interpersonal differences and respects the values and opinions of others.
Wears 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.

Delivery

Picks up and delivers items as directed.
Follows department protocol for pick up/delivery.
Ensures chain of custody for item(s) as directed.

Patient transport

Assists passengers 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 in vehicle.
Functions effectively in stressful situations.
Immediately reports any passenger issues or problems to supervisor.
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 Supervisor.
Washes, cleans and fuels vehicle as needed.
Consistently records mileage and/or 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