Temporary Overhire Driver & Trucking Hand

The New School•Medford Township, NJ

9d•$27•Onsite

About The Position

At The New School, we redefine the boundaries of education, creativity, and innovation. Founded in 1919 and located in the heart of New York City, we are home to over 9,000 students from over 100 countries, offering more than 135 degree and diploma programs across our renowned colleges, including Parsons School of Design, The New School for Social Research, Eugene Lang college of Liberal Arts, Parsons Paris, and the College of Performing Arts. Our progressive, interdisciplinary approach has earned us recognition as one of the most forward-thinking institutions in the world. The College of Performing Arts at The New School is seeking a highly qualified Overhire Driver & Trucking Hand to join its Performance Operations – Scenic Department Staff. The Scenic Department is responsible for the creation, alteration, and sourcing of all scenery for productions in the Mannes School of Music, School of Jazz and Contemporary Music, and School of Drama. The Overhire Driver & Trucking Hand is delegated as needed to work on storage pulls, and/ or shopping runs. The Overhire Driver & Trucking Hand is a qualified and organized collaborator who can follow instructions, work independently, and thrive in a dynamic, fast-paced, and highly team-oriented environment. The Overhire Lead Driver reports to the Production Shops Manager. This is an overhire position without regular or guaranteed weekly hours. Opportunities for work will be scheduled on an as-needed basis by the Scenic department. This position may be renewed pending institutional need and availability of funding.

Requirements

Comfort driving a box truck in Manhattan
Ability to lift 50lbs comfortably
State issued Driver's License, if driving
Knowledge of NYC driving regulations regarding commercial vehicles and parking

Nice To Haves

Strong communication skills and ability to work with other crew members collaboratively

Responsibilities

Operate truck for storage pulls and/or shopping runs or serve as a passenger in the truck to assist with loading and unloading
Maintain clean usable area at storage unit
Ensure buildings and rental equipment are well maintained during shifts
Use safe moving practices to ensure no one is putting themselves at risk of injury in lifting and moving things
Additional duties as assigned
Track receipts as necessary

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