Purpose: To operate Red Cross vehicles (Bus or Bloodmobile) that require a Class B CDL to and from active blood drives in the region.
Key responsibilities:
Operate Red Cross vehicles that require a DOT CDL license
Drive the vehicles to and from active blood drives while preparing and maintaining all relevant DOT paperwork and required credentials
Operate generator as needed
Communicate and share feedback and logistical information to Red Cross Staff
Drive in a safe and responsible manner
Qualifications:
Willingness to support Red Cross Mission
Valid state commercial driver's license (Class B) - minimum 3 years driving experience with 1-year commercial driving experience; ability to possess and maintain valid DOT physical card, drug screen, and participation in random drug screen pool
Familiarity with geographic area and driving routes
Able to verify safe driving records with state or insurance
Current car registration and insurance required if using own vehicle
Experience to demonstrate reliability
Training:
Orientation to American Red Cross
Defensive driving on-line course
On the job training, including approx. 12 hours of classroom DOT training and an official ARC road test
The American Red Cross prevents and alleviates human suffering in the face of emergencies by mobilizing the power of volunteers and the generosity of donors.
Description
Every single day, the American Red Cross helps people in emergencies. Whether its one displaced family, thousands of disaster victims, or providing care and comfort to an ill or injured service member or veteran or support to a military family member, our vital work is made possible by people like you. It is through the time and care of ordinary people that we can do extraordinary things.
