Motor Vehicle Operator II-3rd shift

University of Iowa; Iowa City (IA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 46,000; Full time

Job summary

University of Iowa Health Care’s Material Services department is seeking a full-time Motor Vehicle Operator II for the 3rd shift (Friday–Tuesday, 10:00 PM–6:30 AM) to transport mobile case carts containing surgical instruments between off-site sterilization and Medical Center Campus.

Responsibilities include loading/unloading carts, securing loads, driving a straight truck with GVWR 26,000 lbs or less, operating a rear liftgate, and performing warehouse tasks when not driving.

Qualifications

• One year experience driving straight trucks.
• Valid driver's license, Iowa Class D Chauffeur Endorsement or equivalent, in good standing.

Responsibilities

• Loads and unloads case carts.
• Secures carts using nylon to prevent damage.
• Communicates location and delivery status via hospital-provided phone (audio and text).
• Drives a straight truck (GVWR 26,000 lbs or less) with air brakes and automatic transmission.
• Operates a mechanical rear liftgate and loading dock doors/levelers.
• Maintains and services vehicles (cleaning, refueling, minor maintenance).
• Performs warehouse duties when not driving.

Skills

Straight truck driving

Warehouse experience

Inventory systems

Job description

Motor Vehicle Operator II-3rd shift

University of Iowa Health Care department of Material Services is seeking a full‑time Motor Vehicle Operator II to properly and safely transport mobile case carts containing surgical instruments back and forth between off‑site sterilization location and Medical Center University Campus, University of Iowa Health Care. This position will be scheduled Friday‑Tuesday, 10:00 PM to 6:30 AM.

Duties to include:

• Loads and unloads case carts.
• Secures carts using nylon to prevent damage.
• Communication of location and delivery status using hospital supplied cell phone both audio and text.
• Drive a straight truck, with air brakes and automatic transmission, with a GVWR of 26,000 lbs. or less.
• Operate a mechanical rear liftgate.
• Operate loading dock doors and dock levelers.
• Services vehicles, both interior and exterior, including cleaning and washing with power equipment, refueling and other minor items of vehicle maintenance as required.
• Performs as a warehouse worker when not driving.

Minimum Eligibility Requirements

• One year experience driving straight trucks.
• Must have a valid driver's license, in good standing, equivalent to or greater than an Iowa Class D - Chauffeur Endorsement 2 (and ability to meet UI Fleeet Safety Standards).

Desirable Qualifications

• At least 6 months experience working in a warehouse receiving, storing, picking, and shipping supplies.
• At least 6 months experience inputting warehouse transactions into computer-based inventory tracking systems both manually and using scanners.

SAMANTHA MILLER

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