Public Safety Transporter (Per Diem)

Job Description - Public Safety Transporter (Per Diem) (26165631)

Job Description

Primary Location

: Connecticut-Norwich-Backus Hospital (10309)

Job

: Public Safety and Security

Organization

: Backus Hospital

Job Posting

: Nov 12, 2026

Public Safety Transporter (Per Diem) - (26165631)

Description

Work where every moment matters.

Every day, more than 40,000 Hartford HealthCare colleagues come to work with one thing in common: Pride in what we do, knowing every moment matters here. We invite you to become part of Connecticut's most comprehensive healthcare network.

Since 1893, Backus Hospital has been the primary source of healthcare services for much of Eastern Connecticut. We are home to the only trauma center in New London and Windham counties and are the only area hospital with LIFE STAR helicopter services. We deliver and coordinate a continuum of high-quality healthcare with the goal of improving the health of our communities.

Job Summary

The Public Safety Transporter maintains, safely operates a shuttle vehicle to provide timely transportation for colleagues that park at an off-campus location and need transportation to and from the hospital.

Qualifications

Education: High School diploma or equivalent

Licensure, Certification, Registration:

• Valid driver's license with Passenger Endorsement
• Medical Certification Card as required by the Department of Transportation.

Experience: One (1) year of relevant experience required. Experience operating public service or transportation vehicles or buses preferred.

Knowledge, Skills and Ability Requirements

• Ability to read, write, speak and understand English
• Provides highly professional, customer service focused assistance to the HHC Community specifically colleagues that use the hospital transportation service.
• Ability to read and understand oral and written instructions, effectively communication information.
• Demonstrate a positive attitude in support of the organization's mission, vision and values.
• Focused on providing an exceptional experience to our patients, customers, staff, organizations, and internal and external partners.
• Ability to analyze and solve a variety of difficult situations, problem events, emergencies.
• Attention to detail and ability to handle tasks independently.

We take great care of careers.

With locations around the state, Hartford HealthCare offers exciting opportunities for career development and growth. Here, you are part of an organization on the cutting edge - helping to bring new technologies, breakthrough treatments and community education to countless men, women and children. We know that a thriving organization starts with thriving employees-- we provide a competitive benefits program designed to ensure work/life balance. Every moment matters. And this is your moment.

Work Locations

:

Backus Hospital (10309)

326 Washington Street

Norwich 06360

Standard Hours Per Week: 1

Per Diem (1 hour)