Earn an extra $2.00 per hour for weekend shifts (shifts Friday night through Monday morning).*
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 $17.25 per hour plus bonuses and benefits. Part time EVO positions also available.
EVOs work at each of our stations in Schenectady, Albany, Troy, and Glenville New York.
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.
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:
- Flexible availability on nights and weekends
- Have and maintain Class “D” New York State Driver License or higher or analogous equivalent from another jurisdiction without record of suspension or revocation in any State. Must be deemed insurable to operate an emergency vehicle.
- Successful completion of free, in-house training (EVOC/emergency vehicle operator course and BLS/First Aid and CPR)
- Must be at least 18 years of age
Preferred Qualifications:
- Driver/Fire/EMS experience
*Weekend differential pay is only applicable when the program is active.