Union Eligible Truck Driver in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania at University of Pittsburgh

Union Eligible Truck Driver

Receiving Services - Pennsylvania-Pittsburgh - (26004649)

The Office of Business, Hospitality and Auxiliary Services (BHAS) leads the University's foundational business services and is one of the many units under Finance and Operations. BHAS performs critical services to ensure our students, staff, faculty, and visitors have an exceptional experience on campus, including:

• All residence halls and University-owned leased apartments
• 36 dining locations across campus
• Hospitality services, including camps and conferences, the University Club, and Heinz Memorial Chapel
• University Logistics, including student and campus mail, surplus property, campus printing, and moving services
• Campus Mobility, including parking lots and garages, campus shuttles, and commuting opportunities
• Panther Central – the University’s one-stop shop for all campus needs including Pitt IDs
• Campus retail operations, including three on-campus stores - The University Store on Fifth, Maggie & Stella's Cards & Gifts, and The Pitt Shop

Job Summary

Picks up and deliveries of mail, packages, goods on Oakland campus and Branch Campuses and other off campus areas owned/or operated by the University of Pittsburgh. Picks up bio hazardous waste on a weekly basis and/or when needed. Requires driving on and off campus. Must be familiar with the greater Pittsburgh area and surroundings. Ability to prioritize work. Requires actual handling and transporting of hazardous material(s). (Professional personnel are required to be present and they are to do the actual handling of materials.) Requires extensive walking, sitting, driving up to six hours a day, and lifting at least 70 lbs. Courtesy and professionalism at all times is a must. Special projects as assigned. Days and hours of operation: Monday thru Friday – hours are associated with routes and are bid upon annually. Must be able to work overtime as deemed necessary. The selected candidate is required to pass a mandatory DOT drug and alcohol screening and to have a satisfactory report from the DMV.

Essential Functions

Picks up and deliveries of mail, packages, goods on Oakland campus and Branch Campuses and other off campus areas owned/or operated by the University of Pittsburgh. Picks up biohazardous waste on a weekly basis and/or when needed. Requires driving on and off campus. Must be familiar with the greater Pittsburgh area and surroundings. Ability to prioritize work. Requires actual handling and transporting of hazardous material(s) (professional personnel are required to be present and they are to do the actual handling of materials). Courtesy and professionalism at all times is a must. Special projects as assigned. Days and hours of operation: Monday thru Friday – hours are associated with routes and are bid upon annually. Must be able to work overtime as deemed necessary. The selected candidate is required to pass a mandatory DOT drug and alcohol screening and to have a satisfactory report from the DMV.

Physical Effort

Requires extensive walking, sitting, and driving up to six hours a day, and lifting at least 70 lbs.

Assignment Category: Full-time regular

Job Classification: Union Eligible.Teamster.Truck Driver

Campus: Pittsburgh

Minimum Education Level Required: High School Diploma/GED

Minimum Years of Experience Required: 1

Will this position accept substitution in lieu of education or experience: Combination of education and relevant experience will be considered in lieu of education and/ or experience requirement.

Additional details about Required Licensure/Certification: Valid PA Class B Commercial Driver's License with Hazmat Endorsement.

Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 7 a.m. - 3:30 p.m. with opportunity for approved overtime

Work Arrangement: On-Campus: Teams that work on campus, in an office, or in a lab.

Hiring Range: Per Collective Bargaining Agreement

Relocation_Offered: No

Visa Sponsorship Provided: No

Background Check: For position finalists, employment with the University will require successful completion of a background check

Child Protection Clearances: Not Applicable

Required Documents: Resume, Cover Letter

Optional Documents: Not Applicable