Motor Vehicle Operator

Required Qualifications

As per Civil Service standards and specifications. Candidate must possess a New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Must be able to move heavy objects. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid Class B NYS Commercial Driver's License (CDL). In addition, must participate in the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act (drug and alcohol testing) as required; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes").

Brief Description of Duties

The Motor Vehicle Operator will efficiently and effectively serve the campus community with deliveries to their departments, for items ordered to advance their research and curriculum. The Motor Vehicle Operator will be responsible for operating vehicles with heavy loads and equipment to be delivered on and off campus locations. Duties to include the following:

• Sorts and delivers incoming mail and intra campus mail. Operates a motor vehicle safely and cautiously.
• Required to safely operate all mechanical equipment to include; fork lifts, electric pallet, jacks, lift gates etc. Load and unload truck to make deliveries of heavy and regular freight, mail and packages to various campus departments and stockrooms, on and off campus.
• Pick up of archive boxes from departments for storage in archive warehouse. Process and record all incoming Accountables, purchase order and credit card deliveries.
• Responsible for vehicle and equipment inspection for safety. Must report any problems and malfunctions to supervisor.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes

This is a full-time position, 40 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference. SG 7 Hiring Rate $38,235. This position includes location pay of $4,000 per year.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

Resume/CV and cover letter should be included with the online application.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.