Motor Vehicle Operator - Heavy

About the role

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• Job Category: University Staff
• Employment Type: Regular
• Job Profile: Motor Vehicle Operator - Heavy

Job Summary

This position supports the University by providing delivery services of centrally received parcel packages and core stock warehouse products. The incumbent will operate vehicles over 26,000 Ibs to deliver and receive freight. This position focuses on the safe and efficient transport of products to campus units and State agencies by ensuring efficient route completion, careful material loading and unloading, and the maintenance of positive customer and workplace relations.

Key Job Responsibilities

• Operates large vehicles and other equipment; and navigates vehicular, pedestrian, and bicycle traffic in congested roadways, driveways, alleyways, and parking lots
• Picks up and delivers freight to and from internal and external affiliates as directed
• Unloads, stages, inspects, and inventories freight to ensure accuracy and acceptable condition according to established rules and regulations
• Inspects, maintains, and repairs vehicles daily based on established requirements
• Identifies and reports damaged equipment and products to the appropriate entities

Department

• Division of Business Services, Verona Operations

Compensation

• Starting salary will be based upon the candidate's qualifications and relevant experience undefined
• This position offers a comprehensive benefits package, including generous paid time off, competitively priced health/dental/vision/life insurance, tax-advantaged savings accounts, and participation in the nationally recognized Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) pension fund. Please review the summary of benefits for more information.

Required Qualifications

• Must possess and maintain a Valid Class B CDL License with Air Brake Endorsement
• Must wear safety toe shoes while at work
• Must maintain Risk Management driving authorization

Preferred Qualifications

• Knowledge of procedures for warehousing and inventorying
• Customer service
• Basic internet skills
• Material handling skills; forklift, hand truck, pallet jack, and hand truck familiarity
• Knowledge of storage methods, stock identification, and stock rotation

Education

• PREFERRED: H.S. Diploma

How to Apply

• We are eager to learn more about how your experience and passion may align with this position. To begin the application process, click the "apply now" button. You will be prompted to upload the following documents:
• Resume, Letter of Qualifications (cover letter)
• Please note when applying, there will be only one attachment field. You must upload all your documents in the attachment field. Applicants are to submit a cover letter and resume detailing their training and experience relating to the required and preferred qualifications referenced above. Applications submitted without a cover letter may still be considered, but a cover letter is required to guarantee consideration.
• Please note that successful applicants are responsible for ensuring their eligibility to work in the United States (i.e. a citizen or national of the United States, a lawful permanent resident, a foreign national authorized to work in the United States without need of employer sponsorship) on or before the effective date of appointment. UW-Madison is not an E-Verify employer, and therefore, is not eligible to employ F1 STEM OPT Extension participants.
• The application deadline is 11:59pm on November 24, 2026.

Contact Information: Human Resources Generalist

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• The University of Wisconsin-Madison fulfills its public mission by creating a welcoming and inclusive community for people from every background - people who as students, faculty, and staff serve Wisconsin and the world.
• The University of Wisconsin-Madison is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

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