What are the responsibilities and job description for the Heavy Driver position at Illinois State University?
Work type: On Campus
Location: Normal, Illinois
Title: Heavy Driver
Division Name: Finance and Planning
Department: Central Receiving
Job Summary
The Heavy Driver performs the functions of receiving and delivering materials from the Central Receiving Warehouse to all areas of campus with a focus on ; customer service and quality assurance. Receiving is done utilizing an automated scanning system. Delivery is done utilizing a motor vehicle and a handheld scanner.
Additional Information
- Insurance benefits, including health, dental, vision, and life
- Retirement and supplemental retirement planning options
- Tuition waiver benefits available to staff as well as their eligible dependents
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks
- Paid benefit time
Additional University Benefit information, including information regarding eligibility to participate in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program, can be reviewed here: https://hr.illinoisstate.edu/benefits/
Salary Rate / Pay Rate
$25.88 per hour
Required Qualifications
2. Valid/current driver’s license as required by the State of Illinois for the type of motor vehicle(s) to be operated by the incumbent. Please note below.
3. Six (6) months of work experience as a route or commercial delivery driver or closely related experience to the given position.
4. A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful results of the pre-employment physical.
- NOTE: Must acquire a Class C (non-CDL) Driver's License within first five (5) months of employment for this position.
Work Hours
Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Functional Expectations
Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation:
1. Ability to lift up to 70 lbs.
2. Ability to push/pull up to 150 lbs.
3. Ability to walk/stand for extended periods of time.
4. Ability to bend, crouch, kneel and reach overhead.
Proposed Starting Date
February/March 2025
Required Applicant Documents
Resume
Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior
Optional Applicant Documents
Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options
Certification of Retirement Annuity
Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process. Please have these documents ready prior
Special Instructions for Applicants
Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions. Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held. Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience. Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history. This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam. Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive maximum eligible points on the exam. Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.
- NOTE: Must acquire a Class C (non-CDL) Driver's License within first five (5) months of employment for this position.
To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
Transcripts, and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline:
Fax: 309.438.0011, Attn: Colette Homan
Address: Illinois State University
Human Resources
Campus Box 1300
Normal, IL 61790-1300
The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions. No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam. If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score. After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois. All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
Contact Information for Applicants
Colette Homan
Human Resources
309-438-8848
cshoman@ilstu.edu
Important Information for Applicants
This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.1.30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review. You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383. The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 01/31/2025 08:00 AM CST
Application Closes: 02/09/2025 11:55 PM CST
Salary : $26
