Driver

Job no: 517882 Work type: On Campus Location: Normal, Illinois Title: Driver Division Name: Finance and Planning Department: Building Maintenance Job Summary This job requires loading, securing, and hauling of office and classroom furniture, heavy machinery weighing 4000 lbs.
or more, refrigerators (both standard and commercial size), delivery of tables and chairs, special event set-ups.
Departments that receive support from these services include Property Control, Building Services, Heating Plant, University Residence, all Bond Revenue units and all academic and administrative organizations.
Additional Information University Benefit Highlights: - Health, dental, vision, and life insurance - Retirement and supplemental retirement - Tuition waiver benefits are available to staff as well as their eligible dependents.
- Paid holiday/administrative closures during Thanksgiving and Winter Breaks - Paid vacation and sick time For more University Benefit information: https://hr.
illinoisstate.
edu/benefits/ Information regarding eligibility for participation in the State Universities Retirement System and the State of Illinois Group Insurance program can be reviewed here https://hr.
illinoisstate.
edu/benefits/insurance/ Salary Rate / Pay Rate $25.
88/hour Required Qualifications 1.
High school diploma or equivalent.
2.
Valid/current driver's license 3.
Six (6) months of full time (or part time equivalent) work experience as a route or commercial delivery driver or closely related experience to the given position.
4.
A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam.
Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
Preferred Qualifications 1.
Ability to organize and prioritize tasks, with high emphasis on the ability to solve problems often associated with the moving of heavy, bulky objects or large quantities of items.
2.
Ability to safely operate motor vehicles as required, including all types of fork trucks, stackers, etc.
3.
Ability to work with all levels of University staff.
4.
Ability to follow detailed directions, both verbal and written.
5.
Ability to clearly communicate, both verbally and in writing.
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Flexibility in work schedule.
7.
Good motor skills.
8.
Mechanical aptitude.
Work Hours Monday - Friday; 8:00 a.
m.
- 4:00 p.
m.
Functional Expectations Must be able to complete the following with or without a reasonable accommodation: 1.
Must have the physical ability to handle heavy lifting in excess of 100 pounds assisted and 50 pounds unassisted.
2.
Must be physically capable of walking, lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing ladders (minimum of 4 feet), stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, handling, speaking, hearing, seeing and depth perception on a continual and daily basis.
Work Environment - 1.
Must be capable of working either indoors or outdoors as assigned.
2.
Must be capable of performing assigned tasks in either extreme cold or extreme heat.
3.
Must be capable of working around multiple distractions.
4.
Must be capable of working in either dark or light conditions Proposed Starting Date December 2023 Required Applicant Documents Resume References Please Note: These documents are required to be submitted online in order to complete the application process.
Please have these documents ready prior Optional Applicant Documents Transcripts - See Special Instructions to Applicants section for additional options Certification of Retirement Annuity Please Note: These documents may be submitted online in order to complete the application process.
Please have these documents ready prior Special Instructions for Applicants Please fully complete the entire application including, but not limited to, the education and work history portions.
Be specific on your work history, including employment dates (if part-time you must list the number of work hours) and duties for all positions held.
Applicable part-time work experience will be considered toward qualifying for this position; however, it will be converted to a full-time equivalency to determine combined length of experience.
Please do not put "see resume" in the duties and responsibilities section of the work history.
This will be considered an incomplete application and incomplete applications will not be considered.
A final candidate must complete a post-offer pre-employment physical exam.
Employment is contingent on the successful result of the pre-employment physical.
College or university transcripts (may be unofficial) must be submitted prior to the application deadline to receive maximum eligible points on the exam.
Transcripts can either be uploaded with your application or submitted via the options listed below.
To be eligible for Veteran's Preference points on the exam, appropriate military service documentation such as a DD-214 must be submitted prior to the application deadline.
Transcripts, and/or military service documentation may be faxed or mailed to Human Resources by the application deadline: Fax: 309.
438.
0011, Attn: Colette Homan Address: Illinois State University Human Resources Campus Box 1300 Normal, IL 61790-1300 The Civil Service examination for this classification is based on your application materials and responses to the supplemental questions.
No participation other than submission of applicant materials is required from applicants that qualify to take the exam.
If you meet the minimum required qualifications for this position, you will receive a score calculated based on your education and experience, and your name will be placed on the active employment register by exam score.
After the application deadline, the names within the top three scores will be referred to the department for interview.
Illinois State University is authorized to do business within the State of Illinois.
All work under this appointment is required to be performed from within the State of Illinois.
Contact Information for Applicants Colette Homan Human Resources 309-438-8848 cshoman@ilstu.
edu Important Information for Applicants This position is subject to a criminal background investigation and if applicable, an employment history review, based on University Policy 3.
1.
30 and any offer of employment is contingent upon you passing a satisfactory criminal background investigation and/or an employment history review.
You may not begin work until the criminal background investigation results have been received and cleared by Human Resources.
Illinois State University is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
If you are an individual with a disability and need a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) or other state or federal law you may request an accommodation by contacting the Office of Equal Opportunity and Access at (309) 438-3383.
The Office of Equal Opportunity and Access will hold any confidential information you provide in confidence.
If you are having difficulty accessing the system, please call Human Resources at (309) 438-8311.
Application Opened: 11/17/2023 11:15 AM CST Application Closes: 12/04/2023 11:55 PM CST