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Vending Route Driver

Inside Higher Ed
Los Angeles, CA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/17/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 5/16/2026
Department Summary

The Vending program is responsible for providing the campus with convenient, reasonably priced food products to faculty, staff and students. The department operates approximately 320 vending machines at 45 primary locations on campus. Major duties include budget management, purchasing products and cash and inventory control. The Vending Services Manager's role as the principal representative of the Vending division in interaction with other University units is important in attaining stated objectives. Major interface of the Vending Division with the Purchasing Department, Accounting Office, Physical Plant, Residence Halls, ASUCLA, and various academic departments is directed by the Manager of Vending Services.

Position Summary

Under the direction of the Vending Operations Manager, the incumbent is responsible for delivering and servicing vending machines across campus. This includes picking up merchandise from the warehouse to stock the delivery truck, maintaining inventory records of all items retrieved and delivered, and ensuring proper rotation of goods in vending machines to maintain freshness. The role also involves cleaning and sanitizing equipment as needed, performing minor repairs on vending machines, and keeping the delivery truck clean and in good working order.

Salary & Compensation

  • UCLA provides a full pay range. Actual salary offers consider factors, including budget, prior experience, skills, knowledge, abilities, education, licensure and certifications, and other business considerations. Salary offers at the top of the range are not common. Visit UC Benefit package to discover benefits that start on day one, and UC Total Compensation Estimator to calculate the total compensation value with benefits.

Qualifications

  • 1-2 years experience in route delivery, vending services, warehouse distribution, or a related field involving stocking merchandise, maintaining inventory records, providing customer service, and performing min (Preferred)
  • Ability to frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 50 pounds, such as bags of coins/cash and cases of food products. (Required)
  • Demonstrated ability to determine appropriate product levels to maintain adequate inventory while minimizing spoilage. (Required)
  • Ability to stand, climb, stoop, push, stretch, and crouch for extended periods as required to perform job duties. (Required)
  • Skill in interacting effectively with guests, team members, and supervisors in a high-volume public contact environment. (Required)
  • Ability to remain calm and professional when faced with resistance, indifference, or hostility. (Required)
  • Ability to read, write, understand, and speak English sufficiently to perform assigned job duties. (Required)
  • Ability to work effectively in a team-based environment. (Preferred)
  • Availability to work various shifts and occasional overtime as needed. (Preferred)

Education, Licenses, Certifications & Personal Affiliations

  • Must possess, upon hire, and maintain a valid CA noncommercial Class C License in accordance with the California (CA) Department of Motor Vehicles. (Required)
  • Position requires valid drivers licenses. (Required)

Special Conditions for Employment

  • Background Check: Continued employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory background investigation.
  • Live Scan Background Check: A Live Scan background check must be completed prior to the start of employment.
  • Age Requirement: Candidate(s) must be 18 years or older to be eligible to be hired.
  • Pre-Placement Physical: Employment is contingent upon the completion of a satisfactory physical examination.
  • Driving Record: The position is subject to the California DMV "Pull Notice System" and continued employment is contingent upon proof of a satisfactory driving record.
  • Reading Comprehension Test: A reading assessment will be conducted.

Schedule

Working hours will vary, will include nights and weekends.

Union/Policy Covered

SX-Service

Complete Position Description

https://universityofcalifornia.marketpayjobs.com/ShowJob.aspx?EntityID=38&JDName=Auto Equipment Operator Senior (MI-DPT318500-JC008486-PD168479)

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