We are seeking New York State licensed drivers who are looking to work evenings and weekends - this would be a great part-time job for a college student or someone with a full-time job looking to make some extra money in time for the holidays! Must be 18 years or older to qualify.
An Emergency Vehicle Operator (EVO) is part of a two-member team with an EMT, and is responsible for safely driving an ambulance to emergency and scheduled pick-up locations, transporting patients and emergency personnel, assisting in moving patients via stretchers, and otherwise assisting emergency personnel as requested. EVOs go through an extensive in-house training program, which includes the following: EVOC driver course, CPR & first aid, incident command and national incident management systems, hazardous materials, and field & driver orientation.
FT EVO earns $16.61 per hour plus bonuses and benefits. PT EVO earns $16.08 per hour. We are hiring for Part-time and Full-time for the Emergency Vehicle Operator position.
**EVOs work at each of our stations in Schenectady, Albany, Troy, and Glenville New York.
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Room to Grow: EVOs in good standing are able to enroll into Mohawk Ambulance Service's EMT (Emergency Medical Technician) courses to promote into an EMT-Basic role with the company. Courses are free in exchange for 1 year of employment as an EMT with Mohawk.
Selection for weekend shifts is subject to seniority and shift bid process outlined in our Collective Bargaining Agreement.
EEO Statement: Mohawk Ambulance provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all employees and applicants for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability or genetics.
Requirements:
**Valid NY State Driver's License
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**Successful completion of free, in-house training (EVOC/emergency vehicle operator course and BLS/First Aid and CPR)
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**Must be at least 18 years of age
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Preferred Qualifications:
*** Weekend differential pay is only applicable when the program is active.**