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ESCORT / DRIVER-SOM-(T208541)

Description

• The University of Alabama at Birmingham (UAB) seeks an Escort / Driver-SOM. As part of Live HealthSmart Alabama's mobile market initiative, this position entails : 1- driving and operating a heavy duty truck and enclosed cargo trailer;
• 2- verifying loads for accuracy and transporting food and materials to various communities and neighborhoods; 3-loading and unloading goods;

and 4-complying with safe driving practices and basic truck and trailer maintenance.

Key Duties, Primary Responsibilities

• To transport lab staff, supplies, and materials to and from the various sites for assigned research project
• To assist with the loading / unloading of vehicle at all sites
• To provide transportation services in a safe, timely and courteous manner as appropriate
• To perform daily operational check of assigned vehicle and report any issues to management
• To maintain a good driving record
• Comply with safe driving practices while driving and operating a heavy duty truck and trailer
• Inspect truck and trailer and perform basic truck and trailer maintenance
• Pick up food, goods and materials; verify loads for accuracy, and deliver them as instructed
• Load and unload food, goods and materials
• Complete and verify paperwork for accuracy
• Perform other duties as assigned

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Worker Characteristics :

• Clean driving record
• No DUI / DWI convictions in past seven years
• Ability to lift 80 pounds
• Experience driving a heavy duty truck and towing an enclosed cargo trailer

Hourly Pay Range $14.00 - $18.7

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required
• Currently licensed with a Driver's License from the State of Alabama required

Preferred Qualifications :

CDL - class A, B or C; certificate from an accredited CDL school

Primary Location

University

Job Category

Facilities

Organization

311401800 Med - Preventive Medicine

Employee Status

RegularShift : Day / 1st ShiftWork Arrangement (final schedule to be determined by the department / hiring manager) : Onsite