Extra Help – Driver – Dining Services, University Housing
University Housing
Job Summary
Drive vehicles to transport equipment, supplies, furniture, refuse, rubbish, recycling, etc., with a gross vehicle weight capacity of less than 26,001 pounds, and personnel (up to 15 persons); load and unload vehicles safely; and deliver them to an assigned location. They work under the general supervision of higher-level personnel. All University Housing Staff will engage and contribute to a culture of diversity, equity, and inclusion within University Housing.
Duties & Responsibilities
- Drives and operates vehicles as required by the work assigned.
- Loads, secures, hauls, and delivers equipment, supplies, furniture, materials, refuse, rubbish, recycling, parcels, and freight, with a gross vehicle weight capacity of less than 26,001 pounds.
- Unpacks, assembles, and stores material as received.
- Performs minor repair work on the vehicle as necessary.
- Keeps appropriate records and paperwork.
- Performs pre-and-post inspection checks of the assigned vehicle for general conditions (including but not limited to tire inflation, oil, and water level).
- Responsible for material loaded on trucks and for the proper delivery thereof.
- Responsible for the proper operation of trucks and for the prompt reporting of any repairs known to be needed, as well as reporting any accidents or roadway incidents.
- Performs other related duties as assigned.
Physical Demands
Working Conditions
Additional Physical Demands
Position involves safely performing heavy lifting, pushing, and pulling, and physical exertion in varied weather conditions.
Minimum Qualifications
High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid current driver’s license as required by the State of Illinois.
Rate of Pay:
The rate of pay for Extra Help – Driver positions start at $32.41 per hour and increases based on level of work. The rate of pay is determined by the job description submitted by the department.
Work Schedule:
We offer short or long-term assignments up to 900 hours, which is about 6-months of full-time work. Employees can work either full or partial days and full or partial weeks.
Extra Help Positions:
Extra Help employees are appointed to fulfill casual or emergent needs within units. The amount of time for which services are needed is not usually predictable and payment for work performed is on an hourly basis and based on actual hours worked. Extra Help employees do not receive holiday pay or paid sick or vacation leave.
Extra Help employees are required by State Universities Civil Service System rules to take a 30-calendar-day break after working 900 hours. At the end of the 30 days, you may begin another 900-hour employment cycle in a new position if available.
Working Extra Help will in no way affect any other employment opportunities with the University of Illinois, including your position on and Civil Service register.
Application Procedures:
Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on 10/24/25. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. Application instructions can be found at the following link:
https://humanresources.illinois.edu/assets/docs/How-to-Apply-Instructions.pdf
When submitting your application, please include a resume and cover letter.
Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position.
Questions:
If you have additional questions regarding this Extra Help position, please contact Adam Bullock at 217-333-2035 or [email protected].
The University of Illinois offers a very competitive benefits portfolio, depending on the position. Click for a complete list of Employee Benefits.
The University of Illinois System is an equal opportunity employer, including but not limited to disability and/or veteran status, and complies with all applicable state and federal employment mandates. Please visit Required Employment Notices and Posters to view our non-discrimination statement and find additional information about required background checks, sexual harassment/misconduct disclosures, and employment eligibility review through E-Verify.
Applicants with disabilities are encouraged to apply and may request a reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (2008) to complete the application and/or interview process. Accommodations may also be requested on the basis of pregnancy, childbirth, and related conditions, or religion. Requests may be submitted through the reasonable accommodations portal, or by contacting the Accessibility & Accommodations Division of the Office for Access and Equity at 217-333-0885, or by emailing [email protected].
Requisition ID: 1033129
Job Category: Service and Food Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu
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