Role Overview
Organisations across Wayanad are scaling their workforce in line with Kerala's service sector, remittance-backed, and tourism-driven economy, with Ambulance Driver among the priority roles being filled.
This role requires calmness under pressure, knowledge of Wayanad 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
- 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.
- 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.
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 Wayanad 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.