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Pennsylvania State University Truck Driver (Light, Medium, and Heavy) in University Park, Pennsylvania
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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS:
Penn State's Applied Research Laboratory is searching for a Truck Driver (Light, Medium, and Heavy) to join their team. Duties include:
Drive University and U.S. Navy vehicles to include automobiles, ¼ ton through 5-ton trucks with or without tractor-trailers
Operate other equipment such as forklifts, etc.
Follow established University and Navy security practices in the control of items in the warehouse; assist in the development of and maintain inventory records; catalog new items
Responsible for insuring trucks are loaded for proper weight, distribution of load, blocking and packing, to include hazardous material
Assume responsibility for load while in transit
Follow Federal Motor Carrier Safety Regulations while on the road
Maintain vehicles while on the road by performing operator’s preventive maintenance; report need for repairs to supervisor; arrange for repairs while on the road
Clean, load, and unload trucks
Move furniture, fixtures, equipment and machinery as required
Assist ARL field crew in loading equipment on ships, submarines, etc.
Remove accumulated waste and debris from building, as required
Maintain tools, equipment, and work area in a clean and orderly condition; report unusual conditions to supervisor
Plow snow and chop ice
Spread anti-skid materials on walks and driveways
Job Requirements: Requires the use of commercial English, grammar and arithmetic such as addition, subtraction, multiplication and division, including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas, charts, tables, drawings, specifications, schedules, wiring diagrams, together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments, graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting, preparation, interpretation, use and checking of reports, forms, records and comparable data. U.S. Citizenship and Class A Pennsylvania Commercial Driver`s License (CDL) with HAZMAT Endorsement required. 1 to 2 years of effective experience driving tractor trailer trucks; must pass the practical test for the operation of tractor trailer trucks. This position requires cross country driving.
Work Schedule: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.
Days Off: Saturday, Sunday
Candidate selected will be subject to a government security investigation. Employment with the Applied Research Laboratory will require successful completion of a pre-employment drug screen.
NOTE: THIS POSITION REQUIRES THAT YOU OPERATE A MOTOR VEHICLE AS A PART OF YOUR JOB DUTIES. A VALID DRIVER`S LICENSE AND SUCCESSFUL COMPLETION OF A MOTOR VEHICLE RECORDS CHECK WILL BE REQUIRED IN ADDITION TO STANDARD BACKGROUND CHECKS.
NOTE: THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO FEDERAL DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION TESTING FOR ALCOHOL AND CONTROLLED SUBSTANCES (49 CFR PART 40), AND PHYSICAL EXAMINATION REQUIREMENTS AS PER PA CODE 231.85.
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CAMPUS SECURITY CRIME STATISTICS:
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act and the Pennsylvania Act of 1988, Penn State publishes a combined Annual Security and Annual Fire Safety Report (ASR). The ASR includes crime statistics and institutional policies concerning campus security, such as those concerning alcohol and drug use, crime prevention, the reporting of crimes, sexual assault, and other matters. The ASR is available for review here (https://police.psu.edu/annual-security-reports) .
Employment with the University will require successful completion of background check(s) in accordance with University policies.
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