What are the responsibilities and job description for the Truck Equipment Operator-Facilities Services Grounds position at Syracuse University?
Job Description
Exercise some judgment to comply with instructions and established procedures in driving trucks for various departments with Facilities.
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
High school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of experience in CDL driving. Valid CDL driver’s license. Ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Responsibilities
Drive trucks for various departments including, Custodial and Facilities Services. Deliver and pick up mail, materials, food compost, supplies, tools, cleaning supplies, etc. Load and deliver grounds equipment, athletic and Dome equipment, pick up steel and deliver steel for recycling, Haul concrete parking beams. Haul stone, topsoil and blacktop. Pickup and deliver dumpsters. Operate various pieces of equipment to load and haul snow. Maintain records of purchase, pick-ups, deliveries, etc. Coordinate and monitor office moves, interior moves and special event moves, Assist in the repair of catch basins, Assist groundskeepers, 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
Safely operate and maintain all the listed items with proficiency. Each piece of equipment requires separate training in its operation and function. The Truck Drivers may be asked to operate multiple pieces of equipment in one day. Given the cost of the equipment and the investment, a tremendous amount of responsibility is placed on the Grounds persons.
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.
Exercise some judgment to comply with instructions and established procedures in driving trucks for various departments with Facilities.
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
High school education or an equivalent combination of education and experience. One year of experience in CDL driving. Valid CDL driver’s license. Ability to drive both manual and automatic transmission vehicles.
Responsibilities
Drive trucks for various departments including, Custodial and Facilities Services. Deliver and pick up mail, materials, food compost, supplies, tools, cleaning supplies, etc. Load and deliver grounds equipment, athletic and Dome equipment, pick up steel and deliver steel for recycling, Haul concrete parking beams. Haul stone, topsoil and blacktop. Pickup and deliver dumpsters. Operate various pieces of equipment to load and haul snow. Maintain records of purchase, pick-ups, deliveries, etc. Coordinate and monitor office moves, interior moves and special event moves, Assist in the repair of catch basins, Assist groundskeepers, 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
- Standing 85% – 100% of the shift
- Frequent bending at the waist; able to bend to below the knee
- Frequent stooping and/or crouching
- Frequent walking back and forth between loading dock, stock room, plant, warehouses etc. carrying items weighing up to 100 lbs
- Frequent twisting and bending of head, neck, and torso
- Full range of arm movement (extension, twisting, and bending of arm and shoulder, reaching overhead)
- Able to operate vehicles with manual transmission; able to get into and out of truck cab unassisted
- Frequently lift, load and unload, items that weigh up to 100 lbs; able to lift from overhead items weighing up to 100 pounds
- Able to push and pull carts/pallets carrying up to 500 lbs.
- Wrist and finger dexterity (i.e. ability to use box cutters, scissors, pens; fine motor and tactile skills, use computers and touch screens)
- May work in conditions of elevated heat and cold, and outside in inclement weather
- Periodically work on ladders or at other elevated heights
Safely operate and maintain all the listed items with proficiency. Each piece of equipment requires separate training in its operation and function. The Truck Drivers may be asked to operate multiple pieces of equipment in one day. Given the cost of the equipment and the investment, a tremendous amount of responsibility is placed on the Grounds persons.
- Pay Loader
- Backhoe
- Bucket Truck
- Vac Truck
- Dump Truck (with and without plow)
- Swap Loader with plow and salter
- Forklift
About Syracuse University
Syracuse University is a private, international research university with distinctive academics, diversely unique offerings and an undeniable spirit. Located in the geographic heart of New York State, with a global footprint, and nearly 150 years of history, Syracuse University offers a quintessential college experience.
The scope of Syracuse University is a testament to its strengths: a pioneering history dating back to 1870; a choice of more than 200 majors and 100 minors offered through 13 schools and colleges; nearly 15,000 undergraduates and 5,000 graduate students; more than a quarter of a million alumni in 160 countries; and a student population from all 50 U.S. states and 123 countries. For more information, please visit www.syracuse.edu.
About The Syracuse Area
Syracuse is a medium-sized city situated in the geographic center of New York State approximately 250 miles northwest of New York City. The metro-area population totals approximately 500,000. The area offers a low cost of living and provides many social, cultural, and recreational options, including parks, museums, festivals, professional regional theater, and premier shopping venues. Syracuse and Central New York present a wide range of seasonal recreation and attractions ranging from water skiing and snow skiing, hiking in the Adirondacks, touring the historic sites, visiting wineries along the Finger Lakes, and biking on trails along the Erie Canal.
EEO Statement
Syracuse University is an equal-opportunity institution. The University prohibits discrimination and harassment based on race, color, creed, religion, sex, gender, national origin, citizenship, ethnicity, marital status, age, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity and gender expression, veteran status, or any other status protected by applicable law to the extent prohibited by law. This nondiscrimination policy covers admissions, employment, and access to and treatment in University programs, services, and activities.
Commitment to Supporting and Hiring Veterans
Syracuse University has a long history of engaging veterans and the military-connected community through its educational programs, community outreach, and employment programs. After World War II, Syracuse University welcomed more than 10,000 returning veterans to our campus, and those veterans literally transformed Syracuse University into the national research institution it is today. The University’s contemporary commitment to veterans builds on this historical legacy, and extends to both class-leading initiatives focused on making an SU degree accessible and affordable to the post-9/11 generation of veterans, and also programs designed to position Syracuse University as the employer of choice for military veterans, members of the Guard and Reserve, and military family members.
Commitment to a Respectful and Welcoming Community
Syracuse University fosters a welcoming learning environment where students, faculty, administrators, staff, curriculum, social activities, governance, and all aspects of campus life reflect a broad range of perspectives and experiences. The University community values the many similarities and differences among individuals and groups. At Syracuse, we are committed to preparing students to engage with and appreciate the richness of backgrounds, beliefs, and experiences that shape our society. To achieve this, we strive to cultivate a community that respects and encourages open dialogue, understanding, and mutual respect.