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Position Title:Motor Vehicle Operator II - Delivery Driver

Job Group:Merit

Required Minimum Qualifications:• One year experience driving trucks. • Possession of the class (class A, B, C or D) of drivers license appropriate to vehicle driven and/or materials transported.

Preferred Qualifications:Delivery experience, specifically within package and freight delivery

Warehouse receiving experience

Experience using electronic devices such as smart phones, tablets, and computers

Experience using forklifts and electric pallet jacks

Job Description:

Are you looking for a Monday-Friday, day shift position that offers excellent work-life balance? Are you looking to join an organization with excellent benefits?

If so, Iowa State University is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator II to work as a delivery driver within the Central Receiving operation!

Iowa State University Central Receiving provides a single-point delivery network for the ISU campus. Central Receiving will receive, track, and redistribute university funded materials to ISU departments.

This position is responsible for daily delivery of packages and palletized goods and equipment to the Iowa State University community. This is a physical position that involves climbing stairs along with lifting and carrying packages daily. This person will need to make sound judgements, have a sense of urgency, and provide high-level customer service. They will p erform as a laborer when not driving in a fast-paced warehouse environment. The successful candidate will possess the ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; knowledge of hazards and safety precautions related to warehousing and delivery work; the ability to perform heavy manual labor; and the ability to work in a varying weather conditions.

Hours: Monday - Friday, 7:30 am - 4:00 pm

Under general supervision operates motor vehicle to transport personnel or materials. Uses judgment in the proper handling of cargo and determining priorities of assignments.

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

• Reads work order to determine materials to be transported.

• Consults with person responsible for materials to be hauled in order to determine special needs.

• Verifies load with suppliers against order request.

• Loads and unloads cargo including hazardous materials or sensitive instrument.

• Secures cargo using chains, rubberized straps, padding to prevent damage.

• Assembles furniture or exhibits.

• Services vehicles, both interior and exterior, including cleaning and washing with power equipment, refueling, and other minor items of vehicle maintenance as required.

• Performs as a Laborer when not driving.

• Responds to calls for emergency service, including snow removal, as required.

• May require occasional in-state and out-of-state overnight travel.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Ability to lift up to 100 pounds.

• Ability to read, write, follow instructions, and communicate orally.

• Ability to operate moving equipment such as pallet movers and forklifts.

• Ability to make sounds judgments and decisions.

• Ability to safely operate and insure proper maintenance of vehicles.

• Knowledge of proper loading/securing techniques for specialized cargo.

• Knowledge of the rules and regulations governing operation of state vehicles.

• Knowledge of motor vehicle laws.

Candidates must be legally authorized to work in the U.S. on an ongoing basis without sponsorship. Immigration sponsorship is not available for this position.

Appointment Type:Regular

Number of Months Employed Per Year:12 Month Work Period

Time Type:Full time

Pay Grade:06

Application Instructions:

To apply for this position, please click on “Apply” and complete the Employment Application. Please be prepared to enter or attach the following:1) Resume/Curriculum Vitae2) Letter of Application/Cover LetterIf you have questions regarding this application process, please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll Free: 1-877-477-7485.Why Choose ISU?Iowa State Employees enjoy comprehensive health and work-life benefits, including medical and dental; as well as:• Retirement benefits including defined benefit and defined contribution plans• Generous vacation, holiday and sick time and leave plans• Onsite childcare (Ames, Iowa)• Life insurance and long-term disability• Flexible Spending Accounts• Various voluntary benefits and discounts• Employee Assistance Program• Wellbeing program

Original Posting Date: July 9, 2025

Posting Close Date:July 22, 2025

Job Requisition Number:R17376

By focusing on the future and providing the best student experience possible, Iowa State University (http://www.iastate.edu/) attracts students and faculty who want to make a difference. With a comprehensive land-grant mission of education, research, extension and outreach, we produce scholars whose ideas change the world. And through Innovate at Iowa State, we provide innovative and entrepreneurial opportunities for students of all backgrounds. Located just 30 minutes north of Des Moines, the city of Ames was recently named one of the Top 10 cities in the U.S. for campus life and career opportunities.

Iowa State University is a welcoming community of students, faculty, and staff. Campus community members have a wide range of backgrounds and experiences and are committed to engaging with each other respectfully as outlined in the university's Principles of Community (https://www.iastate.edu/principles-community) . Iowa State recognizes that diverse intellectual and philosophical perspectives are vital to innovation, critical thinking skills, and a dynamic academic community that fosters the land-grant ideals of putting science, technology, and human creativity to work.

All offers of employment, oral and written, are contingent upon the university’s verification of credentials and other information required by federal and state law, ISU policies/procedures, and may include the completion of a background check and/or a consumer credit check.

Iowa State University does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, age, ethnicity, religion, national origin, pregnancy, sexual orientation, genetic information, sex, marital status, disability, or status as a U.S. Veteran. Inquiries regarding non-discrimination policies may be directed to Office of Equal Opportunity, 2680 Beardshear Hall, 515 Morrill Road, Ames, Iowa 50011, Tel. 515-294-7612, email [email protected].

If you have questions about the application process please email [email protected] or call 515-294-4800 or Toll-Free at 1-877-477-7485. Iowa State University provides reasonable accommodations to applicants and employees with disabilities. Applicants with questions about access or requiring a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process should email [email protected] or call (515) 294-4800 or Toll-Free: (877) 477-7485. TTY users are welcome to use the Iowa Relay Service number by dialing 7-1-1 or (800) 735-2942.

General ISU compensation information can be found on the University Human Resources (https://www.hr.iastate.edu/careers/compensation) website. Please note that this is only a list of ranges and individuals will be paid commensurate with qualifications.