Motor Vehicle Operator II - Delivery Driver | Iowa State University Job at Iowa State University, Ames, IA

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  • Iowa State University
  • Ames, IA

Job Description

Position Title:

Motor Vehicle Operator II - Delivery Driver

Job Group:

Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:

One year experience driving trucks. Possession of the class (class A, B, C or D) of drivers license appropriate to vehicle driven and/or materials transported.

Preferred Qualifications:

Delivery experience, specifically within package and freight delivery
Warehouse receiving experience
Experience using electronic devices such as smart phones, tablets, and computers
Experience using forklifts and electric pallet jacks

Job Description:

Are you looking for a Monday-Friday, day shift position that offers excellent work-life balance? Are you looking to join an organization with excellent benefits?

If so, Iowa State University is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator II to work as a delivery driver within the Central Receiving operation!

Iowa State UniversityCentral Receiving provides a single-point delivery networkfor the ISU campus. Central Receiving will receive, track, and redistribute university funded materials to ISU departments.

This position is responsible for daily delivery of packages and palletized goods and equipment to the Iowa State University community. This is a physical position that involves climbing stairs along with lifting and carrying packages daily. The successful individual will have the ability to lift up to 100 lbs. This person will need to make sound judgements, have a sense of urgency, and provide high-level customer service. They will p erform as a laborer when not driving in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The successful candidate will possess the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to warehousing and delivery work; the ability to perform heavy manual labor; and the ability to work in a varying weather conditions.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Under general supervision operates motor vehicle to transport personnel or materials. Uses judgment in the proper handling of cargo and determining priorities of assignments.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Reads work order to determine materials to be transported.

Consults with person responsible for materials to be hauled in order to determine special needs.

Verifies load with suppliers against order request.

Loads and unloads cargo including hazardous materials or sensitive instrument.

Secures cargo using chains, rubberized straps, padding to prevent damage.

Assembles furniture or exhibits.

Services vehicles, both interior and exterior, including cleaning and washing with power equipment, refueling, and other minor items of vehicle maintenance as required.

Performs as a Laborer when not driving.

Responds to calls for emergency service, including snow removal, as required.

May require occasional in-state and out-of-state overnight travel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and communicate orally.

Ability to operate moving equipment such as pallet movers and forklifts.

Ability to make sounds judgments and decisions.

Ability to safely operate and insure proper maintenance of vehicles.

Knowledge of proper loading/securing techniques for specialized cargo.

Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing operation of state vehicles.

Knowledge of motor vehicle laws.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an on-going basis without sponsorship.

Appointment Type:

Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:

12 Month Work Period

Time Type:

Full time

Pay Grade:

06

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on Apply and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:

1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae
2) Letter of Application/Cover Letter

If you have questions regarding this application process, please email employment@iastate.edu or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.

Why Choose ISU?

Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:
Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans
Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans
Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)
Life insurance and long-term disability
Flexible Spending Accounts
Various voluntary benefits and discounts
Employee Assistance Program
Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date:

February 17, 2025

Posting Close Date:

February 26, 2025

Job Requisition Number:

R16465

About Iowa State University

Iowa State University is a student-centric leading land grant university known worldwide for excellence in science and technology, discovery, and innovation. Operating with the conviction that higher education should be accessible to all, Iowa State offers more than 100 undergraduate, over 110 graduate, and nearly 85 doctoral programs, and is established as an R1: Doctoral University with world-class scholars tackling challenges with innovate research and solutions. Iowa State University is a welcoming, global, and culturally diverse community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community. Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work. All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state ... law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check. Iowa State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, age, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, national origin, marital status, disability, or protected veteran status and will not be discriminated against.

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