Delivery Worker 1-U

Applications accepted from current AFSCME employees only.

About the role

Next Lives at the University of Cincinnati Founded in 1819, the University of Cincinnati ranks among the nation’s best urban public research universities. Home to more than 53,600 students, 12,000 faculty and staff, and over 360,000 living alumni, UC, a Carnegie 1 institution, combines research prowess with a physical setting The New York Times has called “the most ambitious campus design program in the country." UC's momentum has never been stronger as the anchor of the Cincinnati Innovation District, the oldest cooperative education (co-op) program in the country with students earning $94 million annually through paid experiences, an academic health system, and as a member of the Big 12 Conference. The university contributes $10.6 billion in economic impact to the city and $22.7 billion to the state of Ohio. At UC, next is all of us. Learn more at uc.edu. UC is a mission-driven organization where we are committed to student success and positively transforming the community through scholarship and service. We thrive on innovation, making an impact, and fostering an environment where staff and faculty are key contributors to UC’s success.

Job Overview: Pick up and deliver merchandise, materials, and supplies.

Responsibilities

• Load and unload vehicles.
• Pick up and deliver various materials (e.g., supplies, laundry, mail, documents, payrolls, drugs, laboratory specimens, food, equipment, and parts) on scheduled routes.
• Maintain all necessary logs and records.
• Sign and account for all merchandise; obtain signature for receipt of merchandise upon delivery; perform stockroom duties.
• Perform clerical tasks related to delivery work (e.g., answer telephone, maintain and file records, process mail).
• Maintain vehicles by scheduling routine preventive maintenance; inspect vehicle and report any problems.
• Keep inside of vehicle clean.
• Perform related duties based on departmental need.

Requirements

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Valid driver's license with an acceptable record.
• Three (3) months experience in delivery of equipment and/or supplies.
• Physical Requirements/Work Environment: Sitting - Often; Standing - Often; Walking - Often; Bending - Often; Stooping - Often; Climbing stairs/ladders - Seldom; Reaching overhead - Often; Pulling, pushing - Often; Lifting - up to 20 pounds - Often; Lifting - up to 50 pounds - Often; Lifting - over 50 pounds - Often; Outdoor Environment: Employees work outdoors and may not be protected from weather conditions.; Noise: There is sufficient noise to cause you to shout in order to be heard above the noise level.

Skills

• Ability to drive standard transmission of vehicles of all sizes.
• Ability to read and write common vocabulary.
• Ability to read maps and follow verbal and written route directions.

Benefits

UC offers an exceptional benefits package designed to support your well-being, financial security, and work-life balance. (UC Benefits) Eligibility may vary by position and FTE status.