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 University Central Receiving provides a single-point delivery network for 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 perform 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.
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
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.
