Ambulance Driver Jobs in Kannur

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📍 Kannur, Kerala ⏰ Full-time (Rotational Shifts) 🚑 Role: Emergency Vehicle Driver ✨ Urgent Openings

Role Overview

We are looking for responsible and skilled Ambulance Drivers to join a hospital in Kannur. You will be responsible for safely operating ambulances to transport patients to hospitals, assisting paramedics during transit, and ensuring the vehicle is always ready for emergency response.

This role requires calmness under pressure, knowledge of Kannur roads and traffic patterns, and a valid LMV/HMV driving license with a clean record. Both experienced drivers and freshers with proper licensing can apply.

🚛 LMV License Required 🚑 HMV License Preferred ⏱️ 24/7 Shift Rotation

Key Responsibilities

  • Drive ambulance safely and swiftly to emergency sites and hospitals following traffic rules.
  • Assist paramedics in loading/unloading patients and providing basic first aid support if needed.
  • Ensure the ambulance is clean, sanitized, and fully fueled at all times.
  • Perform routine vehicle checks: engine, lights, siren, AC, oxygen cylinder availability, and medical equipment.
  • Maintain logs of trips, mileage, fuel consumption, and vehicle condition.
  • Communicate with dispatch center and hospital staff for smooth coordination.
  • Handle stressful situations with calmness and prioritize patient safety.

Candidate Profile

  • Valid LMV (Light Motor Vehicle) license; HMV (Heavy Motor Vehicle) license preferred.
  • 10th / 12th pass; basic reading/writing skills in Tamil and English.
  • 0–5 years of driving experience (freshers with valid license can apply).
  • Good knowledge of Kannur roads, hospitals, and traffic patterns.
  • Physically fit and able to assist in lifting patients when required.
  • No major traffic violations / accidents in the past.
  • Willing to work in 24/7 rotational shifts, including nights and weekends.

Training Provided

  • Defensive driving techniques for emergency vehicles.
  • Basic life support (BLS) and first aid training.
  • Use of ambulance equipment: stretcher, oxygen cylinder, suction machine.
  • Communication protocols with emergency dispatch.

Benefits & Compensation

  • Salary: ₹18,000 – ₹40,000 per month (based on license type and experience).
  • Provident Fund (PF) and ESI benefits.
  • Night shift allowances and overtime pay.
  • Uniform and safety gear provided.
  • Opportunity to work with reputed hospital / EMS network.
  • Job security with regular salary and growth to senior driver / supervisor roles.