Location: Syracuse,NY, USA
Exercise some judgment to comply with instructions and established procedures in driving trucks for various departments.
Education and Experience
* A high school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience is required.
* One year of experience in CDL driving.
* Valid CDL driver's license; ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Skills and Knowledge
* Must submit and pass a physical examination or possess a DOT Medical Examiner's Certificate.
* Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background check, which includes a driver's record and a criminal records check.
* Pre-employment and continued random drug screening will be required.
Responsibilities
* Drive trucks for various departments including the Mail Room, Food Service, Physical Plant, Housing and Food Services Maintenance Department.
* Deliver and pick up mail, materials, equipment, food, supplies, tools, etc.
* Maintain records of purchase, pick-ups, deliveries, etc.
* Load and unload trucks. Keep truck clean, report malfunctions and have it serviced when needed.
* Maintain work areas and vehicle in safe, sanitary and efficient operating conditions.
* Remove trash to proper areas.
* Observe safety regulations and maintain highest standards of sanitation.
* May assist in departmental operations when not driving truck, i.e., sort mail, clean, sweep, and act as helper.
Physical Requirements
* Frequent walking back and forth, repeatedly climbing in and out of truck.
* Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee (80 - 90% of shift).
* Frequent stooping and/or crouching (65% - 95% of shift).
* Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck, and torso (75 - 95% of shift).
* Full range of arm movement required (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and
shoulder, reaching overhead, etc.) (80% - 95% of shift).
* Hand and wrist dexterity, fine motor skills (e.g. to sort mail).
* Visual and cognitive capability sufficient to read labels and follow instructions.
* Repeatedly lift 50 pounds to waist height and overhead throughout the shift; and lift items weighing up to 70 pounds off the truck (loading and unloading items).
* Repeatedly carry up to 75 pounds to and from loading dock to inside buildings.
* Able to push/pull items of up to 100 pounds.
* Exposure to cleaning solutions, fluorescent bulbs, chemicals, dust, strong smells, etc.
* May work in conditions of extreme heat or cold.
* Able to perform all physical functions needed to drive vehicles with manual and automatic transmission.
Tools/Equipment
Operate a variety of equipment including truck, van or pick-up truck, hand truck, cart, manual and mechanical lift trucks, delivery vehicle, hand held calculator, etc.
Application Instructions
In addition to completing an online application, please attach a resume and cover letter.