| Job Summary: | Operate light (less than 26,000-lb. gross weight) trucks to transport packages, material, and personnel. Sort mail for delivery to UW and state buildings, and provide pick up and delivery of campus and US Postal Service mail as required. Work is performed under general supervision of the Building and Grounds Superintendent.
The University of Wisconsin-Madison, Physical Plant, is committed to the highest standard of customer relations principles for its customers, fellow staff members, students, and visitors. Staff will seem as role models by practicing exemplary behaviors when working with customers and fellow staff members. |
| 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
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| 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.
For more information on diversity and inclusion on campus, please visit: Diversity and Inclusion |
| Education: | Preferred
H.S. Diploma |
| Qualifications: | No minimum years of relevant experience required |
| License/Certification: | Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Required
Forklift Operator Certification |
| COVID-19 Considerations: | UW-Madison continues to follow necessary health and safety protocols to protect our campus from COVID-19. All employees remain subject to the COVID-19 Workplace Safety Policy: https://policy.wisc.edu/library/UW-5086. Please visit https://covidresponse.wisc.edu for the most up-to-date information. |
| Work Schedule: | 8:00am- 4:30pm, Monday- 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 $16.00 HOURLY
Depending on Qualifications
Employees in this position can expect to receive benefits such as generous vacation, holidays and paid time off; competitive insurance and savings accounts; retirement benefits, professional development, etc. |
| How to Apply: | To be considered, applications must be submitted online. Applicants must upload a resume and cover letter.
We will also require contact information for three professional references, one of which must be your current supervisor. We will not contact your current supervisor without advance notice.
A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.
In the event you are required to work in or around animal facilities, you will be enrolled in the appropriate medical surveillance program.
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, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of your appointment, and maintain eligibility without sponsorship throughout your appointment. |
| Contact: | Cinthya Canicoba
cinthya.canicoba@wisc.edu
608-262-6593
Relay Access (WTRS): 7-1-1 (out-of-state: TTY: 800.947.3529, STS: 800.833.7637) and above Phone number (See RELAY_SERVICE for further information. ) |
