Truck Driver 2, Moving Services

About the Role

Reporting to the Program Support Supervisor, the Truck Driver 2 drives a 2-1/2 ton moving van and performs commercial moves in administrative, academic, and research facilities. This position moves, handles, and transports equipment, furniture, materials, and supplies, loading and unloading trucks while protecting materials using appropriate equipment and padding. The role is 100% on-site at the Seattle campus and is not eligible for telework.

Responsibilities

• Drive a 2-1/2 ton moving van and operate a hydraulic lift gate.
• Receive, load, unload, and deliver furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies to various locations on and off the UW Seattle campus.
• Move furniture, equipment, materials, and supplies within rooms, buildings, or between buildings as described on job cards.
• Advise clients and communicate move preparations, processes, and progress.
• Pick up surplused materials from UW department locations and input receipt of inventory into the surplus inventory management system.
• Identify hazardous and regulated materials (e.g., asbestos, lead, sharps, chemicals, biohazards, mercury, radioactive materials, PCBs) and follow proper guidelines for handling.
• Ensure cleaning and decontamination procedures are completed before removing materials from client locations.
• Advise clients of inventory updates, materials requiring special handling, or materials unable to be picked up.
• Protect materials, buildings, elevators, and grounds during moves using pads, carpet, cardboard, etc.
• Assess building spaces and materials for damage prior to moves and document pre-existing damage.
• Load, unload, move, and distribute furniture, equipment, and materials within the surplus warehouse.
• Safely operate material handling equipment, including forklifts, electric and manual pallet jacks, hand trucks, 4-wheel dollies, panel carts, and machine carts.
• Perform pre-trip vehicle inspections, minor service (e.g., tire pressure, windshield fluid), and clean the vehicle as needed.
• Report malfunctions, repair needs, hazardous conditions, unsafe work practices, or damage to equipment, furniture, materials, buildings, or vehicles immediately.
• Participate in developing and implementing goals, performance measures, and continuous service delivery improvements.
• Operate a cell phone and respond within 15 minutes; notify the office if a job will take longer than anticipated.
• Provide completed job cards to customers for signature and submit them at the end of each day.
• Report unfinished jobs, additional staffing needs, or rescheduling requirements to the lead and scheduler.
• Assist in maintaining moving equipment storage areas and equipment maintenance.
• Use, maintain, and replace assigned personal protective equipment (PPE).
• Provide feedback to supervisors regarding moving operations and customer feedback.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• One year of experience as a Truck Driver or similar work.
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.
• Excellent driving record; a copy of a commercial driving abstract will be required of final candidates.
• Ability to communicate effectively with peers, supervisors, and customers.
• Demonstrated excellent customer service skills.
• Familiarity with job site safety principles and risk mitigation.
• Ability to be flexible and adaptable in a fast-paced team environment.
• Exceptional attention to detail.
• Physical ability to work with heavy equipment and materials.
• Experience identifying hazardous materials or items that may contain them.
• Ability to wear all required Personal Protective Equipment (PPE).

Preferred Qualifications

• Demonstrated personal integrity and trustworthiness.
• Ability to manage stressful situations and changing priorities effectively.
• Problem-solving skills, including anticipating, recognizing, and resolving issues.
• Responsibility, accountability, and strong organizational skills.
• Positive, optimistic, and success-oriented attitude.
• Professionalism, tact, and courtesy in interactions.
• Commitment to promoting a safe work environment.
• Willingness to learn and understand DEI (Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion) culture and contribute to a respectful workplace.
• Commitment to growth, learning, and self-awareness to improve the work environment.

Working Conditions

• Standard work schedule: Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM.
• Substantial footwear is required and must be provided by the employee.
• Ability to lift and move heavy materials: lift, push, or pull 0-50 pounds unassisted and 50-100+ pounds with assistance.
• Work requires walking, climbing stairs, lifting, reaching (overhead/extension), grasping/handling, bending, kneeling, sitting, stooping, twisting, and standing for long periods.
• Work is performed in interior warehouse and office environments, with potential outdoor exposure to elements and variable weather conditions.
• Must work in a non-smoking environment.
• Regular and predictable attendance is required.

About the Team

Moving & Surplus is a collaborative team within Materials Management that provides relocation, storage, and surplus property disposal across the University of Washington system. Moving Services offers commercial relocation services, including office moves, laboratory relocations, workspace reconfigurations, special event support, and surplus property pickup. The team focuses on safe, efficient, and minimally disruptive services.

Surplus Property manages the disposal of excess University-owned property, including data security and sanitization of IT equipment. The team promotes reuse to reduce landfill waste and the University’s climate impact, offering items for sale through a retail store, online storefront, and timed online auctions.

Pay

Pay Range Minimum: $54,468.00 annual
Pay Range Maximum: $73,236.00 annual

Benefits

For information about benefits for this position, visit UW Staff Benefits.

Schedule

First Shift (Monday - Friday, 7:30 AM to 4:00 PM). This is a regular, full-time position (100% FTE) represented by the WFSE union.