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TRUCK DRIVER 2 [2 openings]
University of Washington
| As a UW employee, you have a unique opportunity to change lives on our campuses, in our state and around the world. UW employees offer their boundless energy, creative problem solving skills and dedication to build stronger minds and a healthier world. UW faculty and staff also enjoy outstanding benefits, professional growth opportunities and unique resources in an environment noted for diversity, intellectual excitement, artistic pursuits and natural beauty. All of which has allowed the UW to be nationally recognized as a “Great College to Work For” for six consecutive years. UW Facilities manages the University’s buildings, infrastructure and land, with more than 1,100 employees in a variety of fields. The Asset Management group includes Capital & Space Management, Real Estate, Sustainability and other teams responsible for planning and workload management. The Operations group includes Project Delivery, Maintenance & Construction, Campus Utilities & Operations, Building Services, Transportation Services and Safety. Supporting these groups, as well as the separate Emergency Management team, are the Business Intelligence & Information Technology group and the Finance & Administration group. Maintenance & Construction has an outstanding opportunity for a Truck Driver 2 to drive a 2-1/2 ton moving van and perform commercial moves in administrative, academic, and research facilities; move, handle, and transport equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies and load/unload trucks in manner to protect material using appropriate equipment, pads, etc. in support of the Moving & Surplus program. Primary Duties and Responsibilities •Drive 2-1/2 ton moving van •Operate hydraulic lift gate •Load and unload equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies •Move furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies within room, building, and/or between buildings as described on job card •Advise clients and communicate on move preparations •Pick up surplused materials from UW department locations •Determine appropriate disposition of materials, notate disposition on item tag, receive and update status in database utilizing a mobile device •Advise clients of inventory updates and changes, materials requiring special handling, and/or materials unable to pick up as requested •Protect material being transported and moved using pads, carpet, cardboard, etc. •Protect buildings, elevators, grounds, etc. as necessary in preparation for movement of materials •Assess building spaces, including rooms, hallways, and/or elevators, and materials to be moved for damage prior to move and document any pre-existing damage •Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections and minor service on assigned vehicle, (e.g. tire pressure, windshield fluid), and clean the interior and exterior of the vehicle as needed •Report any equipment, furniture, material, building, and/or vehicle damage immediately to Program Support Supervisor •Participate in organizational, division, unit, and work group programs: Balanced Scorecard, Lean Process Improvement, and other business efforts in order to improve workplace practices and processes to add value to the services provided •Safely operate material handling equipment used in moving and transporting equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies •Operate a two-way radio/cell phone and respond to radio pages within 15 minutes •Call office whenever a job will take longer than anticipated by the scheduler •Notify lead and scheduler immediately if daily work assigned will not be completed, additional staffing is needed, or job needs to be rescheduled •Provide completed job card to customer on site and request appropriate signature •Submit completed job cards at end of each day •Report any unfinished jobs directly to lead and scheduler •Provide accurate documentation as requested •Return equipment to appropriate storage location •Assist in sustainment of moving equipment storage areas and equipment maintenance •Notify supervisor of any equipment needing to be repaired and/or replaced •Recommend equipment purchases to Supervisor •Provide feedback to supervisor and lead regarding moving operations and customer feedback •Perform other duties as assigned Core Competencies •Demonstrate personal integrity and trustworthiness. •Manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively. •Anticipate, recognize and resolve problems. •Be responsible and accountable. •Use organizational skills and provide attention to details. •Maintain a positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude. •Exercise professionalism, which includes being tactful and courteous. •Exhibit a professional work ethic. •Continuously promote a safe work environment. Requirements include: •One year of full-time experience as a Truck Driver or similar work OR equivalent education/experience •AND possession of a valid motor vehicle operator's license with an intermediate or equivalent endorsement. Additional requirements include: •Possession of a valid Class B Commercial driver's license with the air brake restriction removed. •Excellent driving record (copy of commercial driving abstract will be required of all final candidates). •Excellent oral and interpersonal communications skills combined with a positive, optimistic success oriented attitude. •Excellent customer service skills, professional and courteous demeanor. •Ability to consistently exercise critical thinking skills. •Excellent attention to detail. •Possession of a valid Washington State driver’s license. Equivalent education/experience will substitute for all minimum qualifications except when there are legal requirements, such as a license/certification/registration. | |||
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