Job Details

Vehicle Operator III - Moving Services

Position Number: 9787341
Location: Salt Lake City, United States
Position Type: Facilities Management

Vehicle Operator III - Moving Services

Job Summary

Vehicle Operator III Moving Services: Performs and leads a wide range of departmental moves and relocation projects throughout the University. Duties include moving, transporting and relocating office furniture, laboratory, research, medical, specialty equipment, historical items, and heavy machinery. Operates CDL vehicles and material-handling equipment to support moving operations. Provides training and guidance to less experienced employees and works both collaboratively and independently to ensure projects are completed safely and efficiently. This position will be assigned snow removal and on-call responsibilities in support of departmental operations.

Responsibilities
-Coordinate and perform campus-wide moving services for faculty, staff, students, healthcare operations, and research departments.
-Move and relocate office furniture, modular workstations, filing systems, classroom furnishings, laboratory equipment, medical devices, research instruments, and other specialty items.
-Operate commercial vehicles, flatbed trucks, forklifts, telehandlers, loaders, and other material-handling equipment to safely transport materials and equipment throughout campus.
-Load, unload, secure, transport, and position furniture and equipment using proper lifting, rigging, and safe material-handling techniques.-Review work orders and coordinate move schedules to ensure the timely completion of departmental requests.
-Work directly with campus customers to plan and execute office relocations, departmental moves, renovations, and special projects while providing exceptional customer service.
-Support surplus property transfers, furniture redistribution efforts, and campus logistics operations.
-Safely operate moving and lifting equipment in office buildings, laboratories, healthcare facilities, residence halls, and other campus environments.
-Perform snow removal and winter response activities as assigned to support essential campus operations.
-Conduct daily inspections of vehicles, forklifts, and moving equipment to ensure safe operating conditions.
-Perform routine preventive maintenance and cleaning of assigned vehicles and equipment.
-Maintain accurate records of move requests, vehicle inspections, equipment usage, and completed work assignments.
-Maintain a safe, professional, and customer-focused work environment while representing Facilities Management

Minimum Qualifications
EQUIVALENCY STATEMENT: 1 year of higher education can be substituted for 1 year of directly related work experience (Example: bachelor's degree = 4 years of directly related work experience).
Department may hire employee at one of the following job levels:
Vehicle Operator, III: Requires 3+ years of related experience.

Preferences
- CDL (minimum Class B) with air brake and tanker endorsements.
- Current DOT Medical Card.
- Professional moving experience.
- Experience operating heavy equipment, such as loaders, forklifts, telehandlers, and similar equipment.

Special Instructions

Requisition Number: PRN46012B
Full Time or Part Time? Full Time
Work Schedule Summary: Monday Friday 7:00 am 3:30 pm. On call rotation and overtime as necessary.
Department: 00765 - Heavy Equipment
Location: Campus
Pay Rate Range: $17.00 - $28.08
Close Date: 11/24/2026
Open Until Filled:

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