MOVER III

Job Summary

Logistics is seeking qualified and reliable candidates for the position of Mover III to join our Moving and Trucking team. The Mover III position is a key part of the Moving and Trucking team that assists the needs of multiple schools, colleges and units across campus. This role requires an individual with excellent customer service skills, a strong sense of self-motivation, and a demonstrated ability to work in teams.

Responsibilities

• Move items as requested by university schools, colleges and units
• Assemble, disassemble, and reconfigure office furniture components, partitions, overhead cabinets and drawers
• Rig items for installation/removal or transport (e.g. transformers, coils, machines, granite or other heavy objects)
• Position rigged loads to assist heavy equipment operator
• Setup and teardown regular and tubular scaffolding
• Set up, tear down and transport items for special events
• Transport surplus items from various locations and deliver them to Property Disposition
• Erect barricades and place signals around worksites
• Signal calling as needed
• Maintain a valid DOT Medical Certificate

Required Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED equivalent
• Possess and maintain a valid Michigan Driver's license CDL-A with Air Brake Endorsement and manual transmission
• Have an acceptable and appropriate driving record; No patterns of unsafe behaviors or safety violations; No major safety violations
• Adhere to the required DOT Drug and Alcohol program; Must pass a pre-employment DOT drug screen
• Commitment to practicing and promoting safety
• Able to move and maneuver heavy items for an extended period of time throughout the day, including up and down stairs as necessary
• Able to accurately understand and interpret written and printed materials
• Able to clearly communicate with customers; demonstrate knowledge of the Ann Arbor campus environment and map interpretation skills
• Able to perform simple math
• Able to complete all required paperwork, reports, and training as required, including work order notes and vehicle records
• Able to work with a diverse workforce and the University Community
• Excellent customer service and communication skills
• Able to critically think and problem solve both independently and as part of a team
• Ability and expectation to support events during off-hours and weekends including support of campus events such as commencement and athletics

Desired Qualifications

• Possess and maintain Hazmat endorsement

Union Affiliation

This position is covered under the collective bargaining agreement between the U-M and the AFSCME union, which contains and settles all matters with respect to wages, benefits, hours and other terms and conditions of employment.

Background Screening

The University of Michigan conducts background checks on all job candidates upon acceptance of a contingent offer and may use a third party administrator to conduct background checks. Background checks are performed in compliance with the Fair Credit Reporting Act. All applicants will be required to comply with FMCSA Regulations 49 CFR Part 40 and 49 CFR Parts 390 & 391 in order to be eligible for consideration. This includes, but is not limited to, providing the required information to facilitate required requests for safety performance history and DOT-regulated drug and alcohol testing records from all previous employers for the preceding three years.

EEO Statement

The University of Michigan is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing an environment of mutual respect where equal employment opportunities are available to all applicants, including protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.