Motor Vehicle Operator

Job Summary:

About the Position:
This position is a part of our Physical Plant department within the Facilities Planning and Management Division at UW-Madison. The MVO-Light position will be responsible for transporting trade workers, tools and materials across the UW-Madison campus as well as some UW-Madison properties off campus. The expected shift for this position will be 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

About the Campus Services Department (within the Physical Plant):
Campus Services is a multifaceted department which provides a myriad of services to the campus. Truck Services delivers approximately 300 trades workers, along with their tools and equipment, per week to job sites all across campus. Campus Mail sorts and delivers over 14,000 pieces of interdepartmental mail per week along with the delivery of U.S. postal mail to 37 buildings daily.

Campus Services also has a team of Facility Repair Workers who perform functions such as departmental moves of furniture and equipment, window washing, and construction clean-up. In addition to playing an important role in the set-up and tear down for UW commencements and other large-scale events, they also provide a table and chair rental and delivery service for numerous smaller campus events. As a flexible and efficient labor force, they also provide support to various trade shops.

About the Division of Facilities Planning & Management (FP&M):
The Division of Facilities Planning& Management (FP&M) is a full-spectrum service organization that builds, maintains, and operates the physical environment of UW-Madison in the university's education, research, and outreach activities. We are responsible for everything from the building projects that change the face of campus to the flowers that beautify the grounds.
Find out more about our Division: https://inside.fpm.wisc.edu/about-fpm/

Responsibilities:

Operates institutional vehicles which transport packages, material, and/or personnel in a pick up and delivery capacity to support university transportation needs.

• 50% Picks up and delivers freight to and from internal and external affiliates as directed
• 35% Operates vehicles and other equipment; and navigates vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic in congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and parking lots
• 5% Unloads, stages, inspects, and inventories freight to ensure accuracy and acceptable condition according to established rules and regulations
• 5% Inspects, maintains, and repairs vehicles daily based on established requirements
• 5% Identifies and reports damaged equipment and products to the appropriate entities

Institutional Statement on Diversity:

Diversity is a source of strength, creativity, and innovation for UW-Madison. We value the contributions of each person and respect the profound ways their identity, culture, background, experience, status, abilities, and opinion enrich the university community. We commit ourselves to the pursuit of excellence in teaching, research, outreach, and diversity as inextricably linked goals.

The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.

Education:

Preferred
H.S. Diploma

Qualifications:

License/Certification:

Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards

Work Schedule:

The expected shift for this position will be 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM, Monday through Friday.

Work Type:

Full Time: 100%

It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.

Appointment Type, Duration:

Ongoing/Renewable

Salary:

Minimum $19.50 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
The minimum hourly rate for this position is $19.50, but is negotiable based on experience and qualifications.

This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. For a summary of benefits, please see below

Additional Information:

Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, or a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of an employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment.

How to Apply:

Finalists will be asked to provide a list of at least three professional references with titles, emails, and phone numbers (including at least one supervisory reference). Please note that references will not be contacted without your prior knowledge.

To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. Please submit a resume and cover letter. In your application materials, detail your experience as it pertains to this position.

Contact:

Passion Malotky
passion.malotky@wisc.edu
608-890-1852
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1. See RELAY_SERVICE for further information.

Official Title:

Motor Vehicle Operator - Light(FP065)

Department(s):

A71-FACILITIES PLNG AND MGMT/PP SVCS/CAMPUS SVC TRUCK

Employment Class:

University Staff-Ongoing

Job Number:

311231-CP

The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity and Affirmative Action Employer.

Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to, including but not limited to, race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, pregnancy, disability, or status as a protected veteran and other bases as defined by federal regulations and UW System policies. We promote excellence through diversity and encourage all qualified individuals to apply.

Employment may require a criminal background check. It may also require you and your references to answer questions regarding sexual violence and sexual harassment.

The University of Wisconsin System will not reveal the identities of applicants who request confidentiality in writing, except that the identity of the successful candidate will be released. See Wis. Stat. sec. 19.36(7).

The Annual Security and Fire Safety Report contains current campus safety and disciplinary policies, crime statistics for the previous 3 calendar years, and on-campus student housing fire safety policies and fire statistics for the previous 3 calendar years. UW-Madison will provide a paper copy upon request; please contact the University of Wisconsin Police Department.