Heavy Truck Operator - 525573

Pay Grade/Pay Range: Minimum: $18.32 - Midpoint: $21.97 (Hourly N4)

Department/Organization: 504103 - Grounds

Normal Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm

Job Summary: The Heavy Truck Operator operates vehicles that requires a Class B CDL and has hydraulic lifting capabilities including dump trucks, garbage trucks, etc. Performs preventive maintenance on assigned vehicles.

Required Minimum Qualifications: High school diploma or GED and two (2) years of large vehicle/heavy duty truck or trailer operation experience.

Additional Required Department Minimum Qualifications: Must be able to meet regular attendance requirements and work overtime, sometimes on short notice. Requires long days, on your feet, standing, walking, lifting, and carrying. Over 8-hour days may be required based on the condition of the grounds and campus event schedules. Requires work during all climates of weather, hot, cold, rain, etc., depending on season. Must accomplish the essential functions, with or without reasonable accommodations, in a timely manner. Closely observes and adheres to all safety rules and regulations as listed on product and equipment labels and as directed by management. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Must have a CDL. Must have a valid U.S. driver's license. Must be at least 19 years of age at the time of hire and have an acceptable Motor Vehicle Report that follows the university policies. Applicants under the age of 21 will have some driving restrictions.

Final candidates must submit to and successfully pass a post-offer drug screen.

Background Investigation Statement: Prior to hiring, the final candidate(s) must successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation and information obtained from social media and other internet sources. A prior conviction reported as a result of the background investigation DOES NOT automatically disqualify a candidate from consideration for this position. A candidate with a prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags will receive an individualized review of the prior conviction or negative behavioral red flags before a hiring decision is made.

Equal Employment Opportunity: The University of Alabama is an Equal Employment/Equal Educational Opportunity Institution. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment or volunteer status without regard to race, color, religion, national origin, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, pregnancy, age, genetic or family medical history information, disability, protected veteran status, or any other legally protected basis, and will not be discriminated against because of their protected status. Applicants and employees of this institution are protected under Federal law from discrimination on several bases. Follow the link below to find out more. "EEO is the Law" Poster