Vehicle Operator III - Moving Services

Utah; Salt Lake City (UT); On-site; USD 35,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Benefited Staff

Job summary

University of Utah is seeking a Vehicle Operator III – Moving Services to perform and lead a range of moving projects across campus. You will relocate office furniture, lab equipment, and heavy items, operating CDL vehicles and material-handling equipment to support operations.

The role requires 3+ years of related experience, a CDL Class B with endorsements is preferred, and you may be assigned snow removal and on-call responsibilities to support essential campus operations.

Qualifications

• CDL (Class B) with air brake and tanker endorsements preferred.
• Current DOT Medical Card preferred.
• Professional moving experience preferred.
• Experience operating heavy equipment (loaders, forklifts, telehandlers).
• Equivalency statement allowing education to substitute for work experience.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform campus-wide moving services for faculty, staff, students and related operations.
• Move and relocate office furniture, lab equipment and specialty items using proper techniques.
• Operate commercial vehicles and material-handling equipment to transport items across campus.
• Load/unload and secure items, review work orders, and schedule moves.
• Provide customer service, train/guide junior staff, and assist with snow removal when needed.

Skills

CDL Class B

DOT Medical Card

Moving experience

Heavy equipment operation

Education

Education/Experience Equivalency

Job description

Open Date 08/24/2026

Requisition Number PRN46012B

Job Title Vehicle Operators

Working Title Vehicle Operator III - Moving Services

Career Progression Track S00

Track Level S3 - Skilled

FLSA Code Nonexempt

Patient Sensitive Job Code? No

Standard Hours per Week 40

Full Time or Part Time? Full Time

Shift Day

Work Schedule Summary

Monday – Friday 7:00 am – 3:30 pm. On call rotation and overtime as necessary.

VP Area President

Department 00765 - Heavy Equipment

Location Campus

City Salt Lake City, UT

Type of Recruitment External Posting

Pay Rate Range $17.00 - $28.08

Close Date 11/24/2026

Job Summary

Vehicle Operator III – Moving Services: Performs and leads a wide range of departmental moves and relocation projects throughout the University. Duties include moving, transporting and relocating office furniture, laboratory, research, medical, specialty equipment, historical items, and heavy machinery. Operates CDL vehicles and material-handling equipment to support moving operations. Provides training and guidance to less experienced employees and works both collaboratively and independently to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently. This position will be assigned snow removal and on-call responsibilities in support of departmental operations.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and perform campus-wide moving services for faculty, staff, students, healthcare operations, and research departments.
• Move and relocate office furniture, modular workstations, filing systems, classroom furnishings, laboratory equipment, medical devices, research instruments, and other specialty items.
• Operate commercial vehicles, flatbed trucks, forklifts, telehandlers, loaders, and other material-handling equipment to safely transport materials and equipment throughout campus.
• Load, unload, secure, transport, and position furniture and equipment using proper lifting, rigging, and safe material-handling techniques.
• Review work orders and coordinate move schedules to ensure the timely completion of departmental requests.
• Work directly with campus customers to plan and execute office relocations, departmental moves, renovations, and special projects while providing exceptional customer service.
• Support surplus property transfers, furniture redistribution efforts, and campus logistics operations.
• Safely operate moving and lifting equipment in office buildings, laboratories, healthcare facilities, residence halls, and other campus environments.
• Perform snow removal and winter response activities as assigned to support essential campus operations.
• Conduct daily inspections of vehicles, forklifts, and moving equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.
• Perform routine preventive maintenance and cleaning of assigned vehicles and equipment.
• Maintain accurate records of move requests, vehicle inspections, equipment usage, and completed work assignments.
• Maintain a safe, professional, and customer-focused work environment while representing Facilities Management

Minimum Qualifications

EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT : 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor’s degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).

Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:

Vehicle Operator, III : Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences

• CDL (minimum Class B) with air brake and tanker endorsements.
• Current DOT Medical Card.
• Professional moving experience.
• Experience operating heavy equipment, such as loaders, forklifts, telehandlers, and similar equipment.

Type Benefited Staff

Additional Information

The University is a participating employer with Utah Retirement Systems (“URS”). Eligible new hires with prior URS service, may elect to enroll in URS if they make the election before they become eligible for retirement (usually the first day of work). Contact Human Resources at [phone] for information. Individuals who previously retired and are receiving monthly retirement benefits from URS are subject to URS’ post-retirement rules and restrictions. Please contact Utah Retirement Systems at [phone] or [phone] or University Human Resource Management at [phone] if you have questions regarding the post-retirement rules.

This position may require the successful completion of a criminal background check and/or drug screen.

The University of Utah values candidates who have experience working in settings with students and possess a strong commitment to improving access to higher education.

Veterans’ preference is extended to qualified applicants, upon request and consistent with University policy and Utah state law. Upon request, reasonable accommodations in the application process will be provided to individuals with disabilities.

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