Location: Oswego, NY Category: Classified Posted On: Tue Jan 10 2023 Job Description:

The Trucking Department at the State University of New York at Oswego invites applications to fill a full-time Motor Vehicle Operator position, Grade 07.

Posting Date: January 10, 2023

Review Date: Review of applications will begin immediately and will continue until the position is filled.

Salary: $34,990/year. Commensurate with qualifications and experience. In addition, the State University of New York provides an excellent benefit package. Please click here (https://www.suny.edu/benefits/) for more information on benefits for full-time CSEA professionals.

Date of Appointment: As soon as possible

Description of Responsibilities:

Operational Needs:

• Record of dependability

• Physically able to perform the duties of the position

• Ability to understand, carry out and give both verbal and written directions

• Knowledge of the Vehicle and Traffic Law as it applies to the safe and legal operation of the vehicle

• Knowledge of the nature of cargo carried and any special handling required

• Ability in the operation of motor vehicles as required

• Ability to safely lift and carry crates, cartons, boxes, and other cargo of varying weight onto and off of transport vehicles

• Takes recyclables (metal, confidential documents, etc.) to county facilities; occasionally asked to make out-of-town deliveries (e.g. Metro Center campus).

• Makes campus deliveries of supplies, equipment, and furniture.

• Pallet jack and forklift operation is required (training provided if necessary)

• CDL license is required for this position

Job Duties:

• Knowledge of the Vehicle and Traffic Law as it applies to the safe and legal operation of vehicles operated.

• Knowledge of the nature of cargo carried and any special handling required.

• Knowledge of simple automotive repair and maintenance procedures.

• Ability to physically operate assigned vehicles as required.

• Ability to lift and carry crates, cartons, boxes, and other cargo onto and off of transport vehicles.

• Drives a variety of motor vehicles both on and off State property in order to transport people, material, and equipment as required, and plow snow from roadways and parking lots.

• May map routes, itineraries, and points of call.

• Moves or carries cargo onto, into, off of, or out of the vehicle operated.

• Moves or carries cargo from the vehicle to the delivery or storage point.

• Posts manifests, inventories, and other records of goods and people transported.

• Tends to the routine maintenance of vehicles operated in order to ensure that cargo is moved as required.

• Changes oil and spark plugs.

• Changes tires and washes vehicles.

• Pumps gas and adds water to radiator, oil to crankcase, and air to the tires.

• Replaces lamp bulbs.

• May operate and maintain motorized equipment in support of maintenance, grounds or building trades crews.

  Job Requirements:

Minimum Qualifications:

Candidates must possess a New York State Driver's License appropriate for the type of vehicle to be operated. CDL license is required for this position.

Additional Information:

For more details, reference New York State Department of Civil Service Job Title Code #7616100, Motor Vehicle Operator, and Grade 07.

If you have any questions about the position, please call or e-mail:

Human Resources

315-312-2230

HR@oswego.edu