Moving Specialist

Dallas College; Dallas, Northern (TX, KY); Hybrid; USD 28,000 - 37,000; Full time

Job summary

Dallas College is seeking a Shipping and Receiving Courier to handle shipping, receiving, and mail across all campus locations. This full-time staff position supports Facilities Management and requires operating box trucks, forklifts, and other equipment to move furniture and supplies on campus in Dallas County.

You must have a high school diploma or equivalent, a valid Texas driver's license, and be able to pass a background check.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent or related experience.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Ability to transport items to multiple locations.
• Experience operating box trucks, pickups, and trailers.
• Ability to log equipment status and maintain transportation logs.

Responsibilities

• Ensure on-site shipping, receiving, and mail operations are efficient across all Dallas College locations.
• Make deliveries and pickups between campus locations in a safe, timely manner.
• Operate furniture moving equipment and forklifts as required.
• Maintain accurate transportation and vehicle fuel logs.
• Collaborate with Facilities Management teammates and respond to delivery inquiries.

Skills

Forklift operation

Driving

Log keeping

Tool use

Teamwork

Safety awareness

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Tools

CMMS

Box trucks/Trailers

Job description

Weekly Work Hours and Compensation

Weekly Work Hours 40 Compensation Range N04-PT Hourly Rate $23.78 Hourly FLSA United States of America (Non-Exempt) Work Location All positions are considered on-site roles. After six months of employment, some positions may be eligible to apply for a hybrid work arrangement based on job responsibilities, operational needs, supervisor approval, and Dallas College policy. Academic (Faculty) positions require an on-campus presence, even when teaching online courses, in accordance with state law.

Position Type

Staff Position Summary The Dallas College Facilities Management Department supports the facility needs for Dallas College while providing responsible stewardship and efficient operation of the College's physical assets. The Facilities Management Department is responsible for approximately 5,000,000 sq. ft. of physical space and over 1400 acres of land, located across multiple locations in Dallas County. The position of Shipping and Receiving Courier supports this effort by ensuring shipping, receiving, and mail functions are processed at a high level across all Dallas College locations.

Required Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of and ability to perform general automobile preventive maintenance.
• Able to transport a variety of items to and from various locations and vendors using box trucks, pickups, and trailers while ensuring proper care during transport.
• Ability to record and/or log equipment operational status.
• Ability to utilize hand and power tools to assemble/disassemble furniture including modular furniture systems.
• Ability to utilize moving equipment such as carts, dollies, and straps to move large items without damaging them or causing personal injury.
• Ability to utilize a computerized maintenance management system to account for completion of daily work orders.
• Ability to operate a vehicle and/or a forklift to pick-up and deliver furniture, supplies, parts, and mail.
• Deliveries and pickups will occur at multiple college locations throughout Dallas County.
• Answer questions regarding transfers and delivery transactions by telephone and/or in person.
• Able to prepare and maintain accurate transportation logs, vehicle fuel consumption logs, and other data as required.
• Ability to work well with others.
• Must be able to correspond with representatives to rectify problems, such as damage and shortages.
• Demonstrate knowledge of policies and procedures that affect clients and/or employees, applying them fairly and consistently; ensures compliance with local, state, and federal laws and regulations; and applies best practices that are in direct support of the overall vision, mission, and goals of the college.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
• Must have the ability to maintain the security and integrity of the critical infrastructure of Dallas College.

Key Responsibilities

• Ensure the highest level of customer service across all Dallas College locations.
• Ensure College mail and shipping orders are processed in an efficient manner across all Dallas College locations.
• Ensure distribution of packages mail and move requests in a timely manner.
• Make deliveries and pickups from various Dallas College locations in a safe and efficient manner.
• Work with other Facilities Management teammates to ensure the highest level of customer service and assist other Facilities Management teams as required.
• Must complete required professional development training hours per academic year.

Physical Requirements

Requires sitting, standing, walking, bending over, stooping, twisting, talking, hearing, climbing ladders, using stairs, reaching overhead, crouching, kneeling, or crawling. Pushing or pulling 10-50 lbs., lifting 10-80 lbs., carrying 10-50 lbs., repetitive use of arms and legs, driving, balancing, manual dexterity-fine manipulation or grasping. May require working in adverse weather conditions.

Minimum Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent and two (2) years related experience and proficient computer skills.
• Valid Texas driver’s license.
• Bilingual preferred.
• *** Will be subject to a criminal background check. Some positions may be subject to a fingerprint check. ***

Position Attendance

Position requires regular and predictable attendance.

About Us

Since 1965, Dallas College, formerly Dallas County Community College District, has served more than three (3) million students. Comprising seven campuses located around the Dallas/Fort Worth area, we are one of the largest community college systems in the state of Texas. We strive to be a leader in the community college space, placing students at the center of everything we do. Dallas College is committed to cultivating an environment of opportunity and belonging for all students and employees. We recognize that the Dallas College workforce, and the diverse talent that stems from it, is directly linked to our success. We are part of an equal opportunity system that provides education and employment opportunities without discrimination on the basis of any protected attribute, including race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression, veteran status, pregnancy or any other basis protected under applicable law. In accordance with applicable law, Dallas College will make reasonable accommodations for applicants and employees’ religious practices and beliefs, as well as any mental health or physical disability needs.

Dallas College is one of the largest community colleges in Texas. Since 1965, we have helped almost 3 million people on their educational journey.

Dallas College originally operated as a district of seven independently accredited colleges. In 2020, those colleges united under a single name in order to offer our students a more streamlined, more convenient experience.

The seven original campuses live on as our primary locations.

Applications Deadline

September 16, 2026

Locations

Brookhaven Cedar Valley Campus Eastfield El Centro Mountain View North Lake Richland