Driver, PRN JeffCARES Mobile Outreach

Job Details

The PRN Driving Pool Driver supports the JeffCARES Mobile Outreach and Engagement initiative by safely operating and transporting mobile outreach units including vans and repurposed Airstream trailer to community-based locations. This role is essential to activating public spaces across Jeffersons catchment area to promote health education increase community engagement and expand Jeffersons presence in the community. The PRN Driving Pool Driver must demonstrate competency and confidence in safely towing maneuvering hitching and setting up a mobile Airstream trailer in a variety of community-based environments. The Driver works closely with outreach staff to ensure timely setup breakdown and mobility of units supporting health screenings community events and engagement activities.

Job Description

Summary
The PRN Driving Pool Driver supports the JeffCARES Mobile Outreach and Engagement initiative by safely operating and transporting mobile outreach units including vans and repurposed Airstream trailer to community-based locations. This role is essential to activating public spaces across Jeffersons catchment area to promote health education increase community engagement and expand Jeffersons presence in the community. The PRN Driving Pool Driver must demonstrate competency and confidence in safely towing maneuvering hitching and setting up a mobile Airstream trailer in a variety of community-based environments. The Driver works closely with outreach staff to ensure timely setup breakdown and mobility of units supporting health screenings community events and engagement activities.

Job Duties

• Safely operate and transport mobile outreach vehicles (van and Airstream trailer) to designated community locations
• Assist with setup positioning and breakdown of mobile units for events and outreach activities
• Conduct pre- and post-trip vehicle inspections; report maintenance or safety concerns promptly
• Ensure vehicles are clean stocked (as applicable) and event-ready
• Coordinate with program staff regarding schedules routes and event logistics
• Support deployment of mobile units for: Health screenings and education Community health fairs and events Community Health Needs Assessment activities Pop-up events and exhibits Community conversations and engagement efforts
• Maintain accurate logs of mileage trips and vehicle usage
• Adhere to all traffic laws safety regulations and organizational policies
• Represent Jefferson professionally while interacting with community members and partners
• Demonstrated experience towing trailers (preferably 2030 ft range) with a van or similar vehicle
• Knowledge of and ability to safely operate vehicles with trailer loads including:
• Turning radius adjustments lane positioning and backing techniques
• Safe braking distances and weight distribution awareness
• Highway and city driving with a trailer
• Properly align vehicle and trailer for safe coupling
• Secure hitch components including: Ball mount and coupler Safety chains Electrical connections (lights signals brakes)
• Perform full safety checks prior to departure including: Brake lights turn signals and running lights Tire pressure (vehicle and trailer) Hitch security and locking mechanisms Safely unhitch and stabilize trailer at destination Position trailer appropriately based on event layout safety and accessibility considerations Level and stabilize trailer using leveling blocks and stabilizer jacks Deploy steps awnings and exterior features as applicable Assist with basic setup of interior/exterior equipment (e.g. tables signage light equipment) Ensure safe ingress/egress for staff and community members
• Conduct post-event breakdown including: Securing all equipment Retracting awnings and steps Disconnecting any temporary utilities (if applicable) Preparing trailer for safe transport

Minimum Qualifications

• High School Diploma/GED
• Ability to safely maneuver and park in urban and community-based environments
• Strong reliability flexibility and punctuality
• Ability to lift and move equipment (up to 2550 lbs as needed)
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
• Experience with RV camper or mobile unit towing and setup strongly preferred
• Completion of defensive driving or trailer safety training programs preferred
• CDL or additional towing endorsements (if required by vehicle weight) preferred
• Basic mechanical aptitude for minor troubleshooting (e.g. connections leveling basic equipment issues)
• CDL-B - Class B Drivers License - State of Pennsylvania

Physical Demands
Lift over 50 lbs. Push/pull up to 140 lbs. Carry 80 lbs. short distances. Frequent standing/walking squatting kneeling crawling climbing and reaching overhead.

Job Description Disclaimer: This position description provides the major duties/responsibilities requirements and working conditions for the position. It is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current position however management reserves the right to revise or change as necessary to meet organizational needs. Other responsibilities may be assigned when circumstances require.

Work Shift

Workday Day (United States of America)

Worker Sub Type

Regular

Employee Entity

Thomas Jefferson University

Primary Location Address

1101 Market Philadelphia Pennsylvania United States of America

Nationally ranked Jefferson which is principally located in the greater Philadelphia region Lehigh Valley and Northeastern Pennsylvania and southern New Jersey is reimagining health care and higher education to create unparalleled value. Jefferson is more than 65000 people strong dedicated to providing the highest-quality compassionate clinical care for patients; making our communities healthier and stronger; preparing tomorrows professional leaders for 21st-century careers; and creating new knowledge through basic/programmatic clinical and applied research. Thomas Jefferson University home of Sidney Kimmel Medical College Jefferson College of Nursing and the Kanbar College of Design Engineering and Commerce dates back to 1824 and today comprises 10 colleges and three schools offering 200 undergraduate and graduate programs to more than 8300 students. Jefferson Health nationally ranked as one of the top 15 not-for-profit health care systems in the country and the largest provider in the Philadelphia and Lehigh Valley areas serves patients through millions of encounters each year at 32 hospitals campuses and more than 700 outpatient and urgent care locations throughout the region. Jefferson Health Plans is a not-for-profit managed health care organization providing a broad range of health coverage options in Pennsylvania and New Jersey for more than 35 years.

Jefferson is committed to providing equal educational and employment opportunities for all persons without regard to age race color religion creed sexual orientation gender gender identity marital status pregnancy national origin ancestry citizenship military status veteran status handicap or disability or any other protected group or status.

Benefits

Jefferson offers a comprehensive package of benefits for full-time and part-time colleagues including medical (including prescription) supplemental insurance dental vision life and AD&D insurance short- and long-term disability flexible spending accounts retirement plans tuition assistance as well as voluntary benefits which provide colleagues with access to group rates on insurance and discounts. Colleagues have access to tuition discounts at Thomas Jefferson University after one year of full time service or two years of part time service. All colleagues including those who work less than part-time(including per diemcolleagues adjunct faculty and Jeff Temps) have access to medical (including prescription) insurance.

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