Motor Vehicle Operator

Stony Brook University; Stony Brook (NY); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Location pay $4,000/year

Overtime eligible (FLSA nonexempt)

Job summary

Stony Brook University is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to deliver items across campus and operate vehicles with heavy loads. The role requires safe operation of forklifts and pallet jacks, loading and unloading freight, and maintaining delivery records. You may pick up archive boxes and perform related duties as needed.

The position is full-time (37.5 hours/week), with a 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. schedule, and requires clearance of a background investigation.

Qualifications

• Candidate must possess a New York State driver’s license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated.
• Must be able to move heavy objects.
• Must have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations.

Responsibilities

• Sorts and delivers incoming mail and intra campus mail. Operates a motor vehicle safely and cautiously.
• Safely operates all mechanical equipment including forklifts, electric pallet jacks, and lift gates. Loads and unloads trucks for deliveries.
• Picks up archive boxes for storage and records all deliveries.
• Inspects vehicle and equipment for safety and reports issues to supervisor.
• Performs other duties as assigned by rank and department.

Skills

NYS license

Heavy lifting

Driving record clean

Job description

Job Description - Motor Vehicle Operator (2603159)

Motor Vehicle Operator

Required Qualifications

As per Civil Service standards and specifications. Candidate must possess a New York State driver's license appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. Must be able to move heavy objects. Must have, keep and maintain the appropriate valid NYS Driver’s License; have a motor vehicle record which is free from major violations or a pattern of repeat violations. (***Out-of-State Applicants, see "Special Notes”).

Brief Description of Duties

The Motor Vehicle Operator will efficiently and effectively serve the campus community with deliveries to their departments, for items ordered to advance their research and curriculum. The Motor Vehicle Operator will be responsible for operating vehicles with heavy loads and equipment to be delivered on and off campus locations. Duties to include the following:

• Sorts and delivers incoming mail and intra campus mail. Operates a motor vehicle safely and cautiously.
• Required to safely operate all mechanical equipment to include; fork lifts, electric pallet, jacks, lift gates etc. Load and unload truck to make deliveries of heavy and regular freight, mail and packages to various campus departments and stockrooms, on and off campus.
• Pick up of archive boxes from departments for storage in archive warehouse. Process and record all incoming Accountables, purchase order and credit card deliveries.
• Responsible for vehicle and equipment inspection for safety. Must report any problems and malfunctions to supervisor.
• Other duties or projects as assigned as appropriate to rank and departmental mission.

Special Notes

This is a full-time position, 37.5hours per week, Monday through Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. FLSA Nonexempt position, eligible for the overtime provisions of the FLSA. Internal and external search to occur simultaneously. Mandatory rehire roster candidates have preference. SG 7 Hiring Rate $38,235. This position includes location pay of $4,000 per year.

The selected candidate must successfully clear a background investigation.

For this position, we are unable to sponsor candidates for work visas.

Seniority for promotion is the length of service in the Operational Services Bargaining Unit. Seniority applies to vacant non-competitive class positions in salary grades higher than the applicants grade. Applicants must meet the posted qualifications/job requirements, legitimate operating needs of the department and have the ability to perform duties and responsibilities satisfactorily.

At time of submission, candidates must include all relevant work experience and training/education information. Submissions failing to do so, will not be considered.

Upon conditional offer, the State Classified Appointments Unit will ask for proof of relevant experience or training/education.

Time and attendance, past evaluations, disciplinary history and the ability to perform the physical and supervisory aspects of this position will be considered as part of the selection process. Verifiable proof of credentials as stated above are the responsibility of the applicant. Please be prepared to document proof of qualifications with application.

Essential Position

This has been designated as an essential position based on the duties of the job and the functions performed. Positions that are designated as such are required to report to work/remain at work even if classes are canceled, and the campus is working on limited operations in an emergency.

Out-of-State Applicants

***Out-of-State Applicants: Please note as a condition of employment and in order for this position to be tendered, the successful incumbent will be required to provide evidence of a valid license and driving abstract from the state issuing the license within five business days of a conditional offer and must obtain a NYS driver's license within 30 days of official start date.

Stony Brook University is committed to excellence in diversity and the creation of an inclusive learning and working environment. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, pregnancy, familial status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status and all other protected classes under federal or state laws.

If you need a disability-related accommodation, please call the university, The Office of Equity and Access (OEA) at [phone] or visit OEA.

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Job Number

2603159

Official Job Title

Motor Vehicle Operator

Job Field

Support Services

Primary Location

Central Services

Schedule

Full-time

Shift

Day Shift

Shift Hours

Monday through Friday, 8:30 am to 5:0