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Delivery Service Driver

Minimum Qualifications:
  • A class C or D Minnesota Driver’s License is required. (You will be driving a box truck)
  • Employees must have no chargeable driving offenses on record, within the 12 months preceding employment. Must have a minimum of one year (2088 hours) of professional driving experience such as augmentation to DSD or have been driving vehicles for pay such as a bus, truck or delivery vehicle.
  • Must be responsible and work independently
  • Must be customer service oriented
  • Ability to read, write and verbally communicate competently in English
  • Self-starter a must
  • Position may require the ability to walk or stand for the majority of the day: bend, climb, reach, kneel, carry, lift, push and pull 50 pounds or more

Preferred Qualifications:
  • Twelve months of experience in operating maintenance equipment
Six months of general labor experience (i.e. stock work, warehouse, outdoor landscaping, construction work etc.)
This position operates a box truck vehicle and provides delivery of equipment to and from university warehouse and delivers equipment and parts to multiple facilities around the university campus associated with RAR department. Employees in this position will handle equipment (i.e. cages, parts and other supplies as ordered). This position will also be held accountable for ordering parts and supplies for equipment when needed related to work requests. As well as maintain the record keeping for orders placed and orders filled when received. This position serves as an independent lead while working closely with the RAR Facilities operations manager, maintenance technician and the RAR staff.

Job duties:

Driving Box truck delivery Responsibilities (60%):
  • Respond to delivery and pick up work requests for parts and repair via email and phone
  • Transport equipment to and from the warehouse and facilities between Minneapolis and St. Paul campuses
  • Completes pick-ups and returns in a timely manner
  • Maintain records to support and document the process.
  • Safely operates all materials handling equipment and vehicles necessary to complete tasks.
  • Load and unload deliveries

Maintenance Responsibilities (30%)
  • Assembles and repairs items including carts, caging, pens and equipment
  • Order all parts and supplies for equipment and work order requests
  • Record keeping of supplies ordered and received.
  • Observe deficiencies in buildings
  • equipment and supplies and make verbal or written reports on unusual conditions to manager.

Backup and Other Duties (10%)
  • Other duties as assigned

Research Animal Resources (RAR) provides the University of Minnesota research community with animal care, procurement services, veterinary knowledge, and maintenance of housing facilities for animal-related research activities.

Applications must be submitted online. To be considered for this position, please click the Apply button and follow the instructions. You will have the opportunity to complete an online application for the position and attach a cover letter and resume.

Additional documents may be attached after application by accessing your "My Job Applications" page and uploading documents in the "My Cover Letters and Attachments" section.

To request an accommodation during the application process, please e-mail employ@umn.edu or call (612) 624-UOHR (8647).

The University recognizes and values the importance of diversity and inclusion in enriching the employment experience of its employees and in supporting the academic mission. The University is committed to attracting and retaining employees with varying identities and backgrounds.

The University of Minnesota provides equal access to and opportunity in its programs, facilities, and employment without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, age, marital status, disability, public assistance status, veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity, or gender expression. To learn more about diversity at the U: http://diversity.umn.edu

Any offer of employment is contingent upon the successful completion of a background check. Our presumption is that prospective employees are eligible to work here. Criminal convictions do not automatically disqualify finalists from employment.

Please note: All employees at the University of Minnesota are required to comply with the University’s Administrative Policy: COVID-19 Vaccination and Safety Protocol by either providing proof of being fully vaccinated on their first day of employment, or complete a request for an exemption for medical exemption or religious reasons. To learn more please visit: https://safe-campus.umn.edu/return-campus/get-the-vax

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The University of Minnesota, Twin Cities (UMTC), is among the largest public research universities in the country, offering undergraduate, graduate, and professional students a multitude of opportunities for study and research. Located at the heart of one of the nation's most vibrant, diverse metropolitan communities, students on the campuses in Minneapolis and St. Paul benefit from extensive partnerships with world-renowned health centers, international corporations, government agencies, and arts, nonprofit, and public service organizations.

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