Vehicle Operator III - Moving Services

Vehicle Operator III – Moving Services

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

• Special Instructions Summary

• 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). 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 for 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.

• Consistent with state and federal law, the University of Utah does not discriminate based upon race, ethnicity, color, religion, national origin, age, disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, pregnancy-related conditions, genetic information, or protected veteran’s status. The University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in the education program or activity that it operates, as required by Title IX and 34 CFR part 106. The requirement not to discriminate in education programs or activities extends to admission and employment. Inquiries about the application of Title IX and its regulations may be referred to the Title IX Coordinator, to the Department of Education, Office for Civil Rights, or both.

• To request a reasonable accommodation for a disability or if you or someone you know has experienced discrimination or sexual misconduct including sexual harassment, you may contact the Director/Title IX Coordinator in the Office of Equal Opportunity and Title IX ( OEO ). More information, including the Director/Title IX Coordinator’s office address, electronic mail address, and telephone number can be located at the: University of Utah Non‑Discrimination page .

• Online reports may be submitted at the University of Utah safety reporting page.

Benefits

• Eligible Staff Members, a new hire to the University of Utah who is still serving a 12 month probationary period will not be hired into another University of Utah job (a transfer) until the successful completion of the probationary period.