Vehicle Operator 3

Details

Open Date 10/28/2024

Requisition Number PRN39901B

Job Title Vehicle Operator 3

Working Title Vehicle Operator 3

Job Grade D

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday through Friday 7:00 am to 3:30 pm with Overtime required

VP Area President

Department 00765 - Heavy Equipment

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $20.00-25.00

Close Date 01/28/2025

Priority Review Date (Note - Posting may close at any time)

Job Summary

Moving services / snow plowing / asphalt repair / truck driving /moving services

Responsibilities

Operates heavy vehicles such as front loaders, backhoes, street sweepers, flushers, Dumpster trucks, dump trucks, flat beds, forklifts and a variety of snow plow equipment by applying necessary skills to complete service jobs throughout the campus. Performs construction and maintenance activities relating to asphalt parking lots, walkways and roadways by using skills in operating the necessary equipment to complete specific assignments. Operates various pieces of equipment such as compressors, asphalt-concrete saws, asphalt spray rigs, and salt spreaders as necessary in accomplishing assigned tasks. Provides moving service by moving furniture and related items for various departments throughout campus at their request. Provides refuse pick-up service by operating large refuse trucks for the entire University campus. Instructs others of a lesser classification in methods of operating heavy vehicles and equipment as instructed by the crew leader. Performs maintenance duties including lubricating to maintain all vehicles in proper operating order ensuring their continued service. Inspects equipment daily for damage, equipment failures, and safety items to ensure the safe use of the equipment while performing assigned tasks. Performs clean-up service as necessary to provide a pleasant environment for the University community.

Minimum Qualifications

A valid Utah’s Commercial Driver’s License class A or B and a current Department of Transportation ( DOT ) medical card required. A minimum of two years experience operating commercial vehicles (over 26,000 lbs. GVW ) or equivalency (one year of education can be substituted for two years of related work experience); occasional moving of heavy objects (up to 100 lbs. capability) experience; demonstrated customer services skills; and oral and written communications skills also required. Under the Omnibus Transportation Employee Testing Act of 1991, the incumbent is subject to drug and alcohol preemployment test and random screening thereafter.

Preferences

Have a CDL (Commercial Drivers License) or obtain after hire.

Type Benefited Staff

Special Instructions Summary

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at (801) 581-7447 for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at (801) 366-7770 or (800) 695-4877 or University Human Resource Management at (801) 581-7447 if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and patients from all backgrounds and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education and quality healthcare for historically underrepresented students and patients.

All qualified individuals are strongly encouraged to apply. Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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