What are the responsibilities and job description for the Motor Vehicle Operator - Light position at University of Wisconsin–Madison?
Job Summary:
More 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 support of 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.
More about our Transportation Services department:
UW Transportation Services is a department within Facilities Planning and Management (FP&M) on the UW-Madison campus. We serve a variety of customers with a diverse set of parking and transportation needs. Transportation Services is responsible for the coordination and administration of all transportation-related services for the UW campus community. Primary functions include the sale/management of parking permits, special event coordination, maintenance and enforcement, construction coordination, lot and booth operations, citation payments and appeals, information technology, financial, transportation planning, and development of multimodal options.
More about the Motor Vehicle Operator-Light TE position:
This position will be held in the Fleet and Garage sub department of our Transportation Department. The Motor Vehicle Operator will be responsible for operating institutional vehicles which transport packages, materials, and/or personnel in a pick up and delivery capacity to support university transportation needs.
Responsibilities:
Operates institutional vehicles which transport packages, material, and/or personnel in a pick up and delivery capacity to support university transportation needs.- 25% Picks up and delivers freight to and from internal and external affiliates as directed
- 25% Operates vehicles and other equipment; and navigates vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic in congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and parking lots
- 20% 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
- 20% Cleans, fuels, and parks cars and also clears snow for a daily rental operation
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
Qualifications:
A qualified candidate will have 2 years of driving experience
License/Certification:
Required
Drivers License - Valid and Meets UW Risk Management Standards
Work Type:
It is anticipated this position requires work be performed in-person, onsite, at a designated campus work location.
Appointment Type, Duration:
Terminal appointment.
This position has the possibility to be extended based on need and/or funding.
Salary:
$16.00 HOURLY
Fixed
The hourly rate for this position is $16.00 per hour.
Additional Information:
A criminal background check will be conducted on all finalists.
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.
We are committed to reducing bias in the recruitment process and utilize a redacted application process, which is the practice of removing personally identifiable information from application materials, before the screening of applicants begins. This may include, but is not limited to, name, gender, age, education, address, dates (such as graduation dates), photos, references, links to personal webpages, supervisor names, and/or citizenship.
How to Apply:
In Facilities Planning & Management Division, we are dedicated to building a diverse, inclusive, and authentic workplace. We encourage you to apply as you may be just the right candidate for this role!
To begin the application process, click the “apply now” button.
Please submit a resume or UW FP&M Work History document within the online application system. The Work History document is available to download at https://go.wisc.edu/7srmox for your convenience.
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/FLEET/FLEET
Employment Class:
Temporary Employment
Job Number:
289201-CL
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.If you need to request an accommodation because of a disability, you can find information about how to make a request at the following website: https://employeedisabilities.wisc.edu/disability-accommodation-information-for-applicants/
Employment will require a criminal background check. It will 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).
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