Hourly Mobile Unit Driver
Georgia Department of Public Health · DeKalb County, GA
Description
We are Accepting Applications for the Following Position:
Hourly Mobile Unit Driver (10652)
Founded in the 1920s and headquartered in Decatur, GA, the DeKalb Public Health works to protect, promote and improve the health and well-being of all DeKalb County residents.
Our vision is for a healthier DeKalb where all residents have equitable access to public health resources and live healthy lives. If you have a passion for people and are looking to make an impact on the health of the community, we invite you to join our team! For more information about our agency please visit dekalbhealth.net.
POSTING DATE: 10/8/2026 APPLICATION DEADLINE: 10/22/2026
LOCATION: North Health Center
DIVISION/DEPARTMENT: Clinical Services
SALARY INFORMATION: $27.00 Hourly / Pay Grade TPW / Job Code T1501
Job Responsibilities
: The Mobile Unit Driver is responsible for the safe and reliable operation of the Mobile Medical Unit throughout DeKalb County and surrounding service areas as assigned. This position ensures the mobile unit, equipment, supplies, and onboard systems are operationally ready, clean, safe, and properly maintained before, during, and after community events and scheduled service activities.
The Mobile Unit Driver supports the successful delivery of mobile public health services by safely transporting the vehicle, staff, equipment, and supplies to assigned locations; conducting required vehicle and equipment inspections; maintaining inventory and cleanliness; completing required travel and mileage documentation; and responding appropriately to operational or emergency situations within the scope of assigned responsibilities.
The position requires sound judgment, attention to safety and detail, dependability, excellent customer service, and the ability to work collaboratively with clinical, administrative, and program staff in a mobile community-based environment.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Mobile Unit Operation and Transportation
- Safely operates and drives the Mobile Medical Unit throughout DeKalb County and other assigned locations as required.
- Maintains a valid Georgia driver's license and operates the vehicle in accordance with applicable traffic laws, regulations, and organizational policies.
- Demonstrates the ability, competence, and confidence to safely operate a large mobile medical vehicle as a routine responsibility.
- Reads maps, follows assigned routes, estimates travel times, and adjusts routes as needed based on schedules, traffic, weather, or operational conditions.
- Safely transports staff, equipment, supplies, and other authorized materials.
- Maintains required mileage, travel, vehicle, and activity logs and prepare related reports.
- Perform pre-trip and post-trip inspections before and after each route, scheduled event, or assigned activity.
Vehicle and Mobile Unit Readiness
- Maintains the mobile unit in a clean, safe, mechanically sound, and operational condition.
- Performs routine operational checks, including fluid levels, tire pressure, lights, batteries, generators, HVAC systems, and other vehicle or onboard systems.
- Checks onboard medical equipment and reports identified operational concerns to the appropriate supervisor or program staff.
- Identifies and promptly reports mechanical, electrical, safety, or maintenance concerns.
- Coordinates vehicle maintenance and service with Internal Services or approved vendors as directed.
- Maintains appropriate fuel levels and ensures the mobile unit is prepared for scheduled activities.
- Maintains cleanliness and readiness before, during, and after community visits and events.
- Maintains appropriate inventory of supplies and reports shortages or damaged items.
- Performs routine filling and dumping of potable water and graywater holding tanks in accordance with applicable safety, sanitation, and public health requirements.
Safety and Emergency Response
- Complying with all applicable traffic laws, safety requirements, infection prevention practices, sanitation requirements, and organizational policies.
- Advocates for participant, staff, and public safety as a routine component of daily operations.
- Responds appropriately to emergency situations and takes independent action within the scope of assigned responsibilities until appropriate professional assistance is available.
- Identifies and communicates potential safety hazards, vehicle concerns, equipment issues, or environmental conditions that may affect operations.
- Use appropriate precautions when loading, unloading, transporting, or positioning equipment and supplies.
- Supports safe setup and breakdown of the mobile unit at community locations.
Community Service and Participant Experience
- Provides courteous, professional, and respectful customer service to participants, community members, staff, partners, and other stakeholders.
- Supports a positive participant experience while the mobile unit is operating at community locations.
- Represents DeKalb Public Health professionally while operating the mobile unit and interacting with the public.
- Responds appropriately to participant and community questions within the scope of the position and refers clinical or program-specific questions to appropriate staff.
- Promotes a safe, welcoming, and respectful environment for individuals from diverse backgrounds.
Administrative and Operational Support
- Follows instructions and operational guidance provided by the supervisor, coordinator, manager, and designated program leadership.
- Attend monthly staff meetings and other required meetings or training courses.
- Loads and unloads equipment and supplies as assigned and in accordance with safe lifting practices.
- Maintains required documentation, logs, reports, and records accurately and timely.
- Assists with setup, breakdown, and operational support for community events and mobile health activities.
- Works an adjusted schedule as required to support community events, including evenings and weekends.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Collaboration & Communication
- Collaborates with clinical staff, program coordinators, supervisors, managers, administrative staff, and other team members to ensure the mobile unit is ready for scheduled activities.
- Communicates vehicle, equipment, supply, maintenance, safety, scheduling, or operational concerns promptly to the appropriate supervisor or designated staff.
- Coordinates with Internal Services, approved vendors, community partners, and event contacts as directed.
- Communicates effectively regarding route schedules, arrival times, vehicle readiness, setup requirements, and operational needs.
- Provides timely updates when delays, route changes, vehicle issues, weather conditions, or other circumstances may affect scheduled activities.
- Uses professional, respectful, and customer-focused communication when interacting with participants, community members, staff, and external partners.
- Understands when an issue can be handled independently and when it should be escalated to a supervisor or other appropriate resource.
Behavioral Competencies
- Safety Awareness: Consistently prioritizes the safety of participants, staff, the public, equipment, and the mobile unit.
- Accountability: Takes responsibility for assigned duties, vehicle readiness, documentation, and timely reporting of concerns.
- Reliability and Dependability: Reports as scheduled, completes assignments, and ensure the mobile unit is prepared for planned activities.
- Attention to Detail: Accurately performs inspections, inventory checks, mileage logs, maintenance checks, and required documentation.
- Sound Judgment: Makes appropriate decisions within the scope of assigned responsibilities and recognizes when escalation or assistance is necessary.
- Communication: Communicates information clearly,