Truck Driver, Central Purchasing and Logistics

Central Purchasing and Logistics (CP&L) is a financial entity that works interdependently to support IU Dining with their everyday important mission to deliver quality service to our students and faculty.

CP&L tasks are important to aid in supplying the IU Dining locations with food and products through our receiving, redistributing, and delivery function. In addition, our team is responsible for oversight to ensure that all funds and products are properly accounted for in these financial processes for Residential Programs and Services and other departments.

Job Summary

Department Specific Responsibilities

  • Operates various types of vehicles (primarily box-truck, occasionally van) to deliver (food, related product, equipment/supplies) to job site.
  • Manually loads and unloads vehicle. Uses rollers, hand trucks, lift-gates, dock plates, load locks, and other equipment to lift and move often large or heavy items.
  • Inspects vehicle for proper operating condition. Checks fluid levels, tire pressures, and lights. Maintains vehicle records and logs.

General Responsibilities

  • Operates various types of trucks (box) to deliver materials (supplies, equipment, tools, ordered parts, recycled materials, etc.) to job site.
  • May use procurement card, purchase orders and verbal descriptions to locate and obtain required materials, parts, tools, equipment, etc. Manually loads and unloads vehicle. Uses rollers, block and tackle, hand trucks, hydraulic lifts, Johnson bars and other equipment to lift and move large or heavy items. Tows trailer to deliver auxiliary equipment to job site.
  • Operates truck with mounted snow blade and sand spreader to clear streets, drives, and parking lots. Inspects vehicle for proper operating condition. Checks fluid levels, tire pressures, and lights. Maintains vehicle records and logs.
  • Performs grounds maintenance tasks as needed.

Qualifications

EDUCATION/ WORK EXPERIENCE

Required

  • High School Diploma or equivalent (such as HSED or GED) and 1 year of relevant experience OR
  • General knowledge at the high school level 2 years of relevant work experience, including 1 year of driving experience.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

Required

  • Valid driver’s license and ability to be insured by Indiana University Upon Date of Hire

SKILLS

Required

  • Ability to work in a safe and efficient manner
  • Knowledge of various truck types and their use and maintenance
  • Ability to operate, with training, forklift and picker-truck equipment
  • Ability to know your location in relation to the environment or to know where other objects are in relation to you and the vehicle
  • Ability to handle basic handle basic paperwork

Working Conditions / Demands

This role requires stationary positioning for long periods of time. It also requires a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Indiana and the ability to be insured by Indiana University. This role requires the ability to frequently lift items weighing 30 – 75 pounds, as well as carrying, walking, and placing items. This role requires the ability to work indoors and outdoors, in both hot and cold temperatures. The person in this role must be able to perform the essential tasks with or without an accommodation.

Work Location

Bloomington, Indiana

Advertised Salary

$19.32 per hour

Salary plan and grade: SM2TR
This is an AFSCME union covered position.

Benefits Overview

For full-time staff employees, Indiana University offers a wide array of benefits including:

  • Multiple plan options for medical insurance
  • Dental insurance
  • Health Savings Account with generous IU contribution
  • Life insurance, LTD, and AD&D options
  • Base retirement plan contribution from IU, subject to vesting
  • Additional supplemental retirement plan options
  • Tuition benefit for IU classes
  • 10 paid holidays per year
  • Generous Paid Time Off
  • Paid Parental Leave
  • Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

Learn more about our benefits by reviewing our online Benefits Brochure .

Job Classification

Career Level: Intermediate

FLSA: Nonexempt

Job Function: Operations

Job Family: Transportation

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Posting Disclaimer

This posting is scheduled to close at 11:59 pm EST on the advertised Close Date. This posting may be closed at any time at the discretion of the University, but will remain open for a minimum of 5 business days. To guarantee full consideration, please submit your application within 5 business days of the Posted Date.

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Equal Employment Opportunity

Indiana University is an equal employment and affirmative action employer and a provider of ADA services. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment based on individual qualifications. Indiana University prohibits discrimination based on age, ethnicity, color, race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, marital status, national origin, disability status or protected veteran status. Indiana University does not discriminate on the basis of sex in its educational programs and activities, including employment and admission, as required by Title IX. Questions or complaints regarding Title IX may be referred to the U.S. Department of Education Office for Civil Rights or the university Title IX Coordinator. See Indiana University’s Notice of Non-Discrimination here which includes contact information .

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Job Category
Business Operations
Job Type
Full Time/Permanent
Salary
USD 19.32 per hour
Country
United States
City
Bloomington
Career Level
unspecified
Company
Indiana University
JOB SOURCE
https://hrms.indiana.edu/psc/PH1PRD_PUB/EMPLOYEE/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM_FL.HRS_CG_SEARCH_FL.GBL?Page=HRS_APP_JBPST&Action=U&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1&JobOpeningId=307562&PostingSeq=1