Truck Driver (Commonwealth Campus) - Grade 6

Penn State University•University Park, PA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Penn State is searching for a full time Truck Driver (Commonwealth Campus) - Grade 6 to join the team. This role involves the transportation of supplies and equipment to various campus locations, as well as general maintenance and operational readiness checks of the vehicle. The position requires adherence to schedules, careful handling of goods, and compliance with all traffic regulations. Additionally, the driver may be required to stay overnight at different locations for pick-ups from manufacturers and vendors.

Requirements

Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data.
Work from requisitions and other forms requiring posting and checking.
Accuracy required in checking and counting orders.
Commercial Driver's License (CDL) Class A required.
Over 6 and up to 9 months of effective experience.
Pennsylvania Commercial Driver's License Class A - Pennsylvania Department of Transportation
Valid driver’s license and successful completion of a motor vehicle records check
Subject to federal Department of Transportation testing for alcohol and controlled substances (49 CFR PART 40), and physical examination requirements as per PA. CODE 231.85.
Applicants must be authorized to work in the U.S.

Responsibilities

Load and unload supplies, equipment, etc. Onto or from truck; verify each item against requisition to ensure accuracy
Handle supplies and equipment, etc. Carefully according to type and pack to avoid damage in transit or storage
Drive truck to deliver supplies and equipment to commonwealth campus or university park locations according to schedule
Assist with unloading and obtain signature of receiving agent when goods are unloaded
Pick-up supplies and equipment, etc. From commonwealth campus and university park locations and deliver as directed
Check truck tires, gas, oil, water, lights, brakes system, etc. To ensure operating readiness; drive truck carefully and observe all traffic regulations
Deliver interdepartmental mail, as directed
Unload, check and store incoming supplies and equipment; operate electric lift truck, hand truck, hand jack and similar equipment
Assemble orders from requisitions, as required
Assist in taking and spot-check inventory, as requested
Perform general cleaning in building area
Detect any unusual conditions and report to supervisor
Stay overnight at different location; drive truck to pick-up supplies and equipment from manufacturers and vendors
Perform other duties related or similar to the type described above