Weekend Driver (Emergency Vehicle Operator)

  • Albany
  • Mohawk Ambulance Service
FT EVO earns $16.75 per hour plus bonuses and benefits. PT EVO earns $16.08 per hour.
Earn an extra $2.00 per hour for weekend shifts (Friday night through Monday morning).*
Emergency Vehicle Operators with Weekend Availability WANTED!

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.

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.

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
  • 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.