Motor Vehicle Operator II

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 29,000; Full time

Job summary

The University of Iowa Department of Pathology is seeking a temporary Motor Vehicle Operator II to perform courier tasks, picking up and delivering patient care supplies and specimens on a scheduled route, driving University vehicles between Medical Center campuses.

Anticipated hours are Mon/Tue/Thu 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm and Wed/Fri 3:15 pm - 7:15 pm, with an hourly rate of $18.49. Valid driver's license and the ability to meet UI Fleet Safety standards are required.

Qualifications

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions is required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet The University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standard are required.

Responsibilities

• Specimen and supply pick up.
• Supply and specimen delivery.
• Drive according to all laws in the State of Iowa.
• Service vehicle.
• Communications and dispatch.

Skills

Read/write/follow instructions

Valid driver's license

Job description

The Department of Pathology is recruiting for a temporary Motor Vehicle Operator II to, under general supervision, perform a variety of courier-related tasks. The courier is responsible for pickup and delivery of all patient care supplies and specimens according to a schedule and route or as dispatched. Judgment is used in proper handling of specimens/cargo to maintain specimen and supply integrity. This will primarily be a route from Medical Center University and Medical Center Downtown, with occasional routes to Medical Center North Liberty to provide emergent courier needs, driving a University of Iowa vehicle.

Anticipated hours will be Monday, Tuesday, Thursday from 3:00 pm - 7:00 pm, and Wednesday and Friday from 3:15 pm - 7:15 pm. Hourly rate of pay will be $18.49.

Duties include (but are not limited to):

• Specimen and supply pick up.
• Supply and specimen delivery.
• Drive according to all laws in the State of Iowa.
• Service vehicle.
• Communications and dispatch.

BASIC/REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to read, write and follow instructions is required.
• Valid driver's license and ability to meet The University of Iowa Fleet Safety Program driving standard are required.

DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

• Ability to make sound judgments and decisions is desired.
• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing operation of state vehicles is desired.
• Ability to lift up to 40 lbs. without assisted device; above 40 lbs. with assisted device.

Contact: BRENDA CAREY Phone: [phone] Email: [e-mail]

Applications will be reviewed as they are received and this position may be filled prior to the end of advertisement.