Driver Sub-Foreperson - Facilities & Services at University of Illinois in Urbana, Illinois

Job Description:

Driver Sub-Foreperson - Facilities & Services




Facilities & Services




Job Summary

The Driver Sub-Foreperson assists in planning, dispatching, maintaining records of work performed, fields customer inquiries while also assisting in coordinating and supervising the movement and transport of persons, supplies, equipment, and plans for future operations of the shop and acts as a Heavy Driver or Driver as dictated by higher level personnel.



Duties & Responsibilities

• Performs administrative tasks, such as cost estimates, evaluating operations, recommending equipment acquisitions, inputting scale tickets, tracking work orders, documenting equipment charges, maintaining overtime lists and dispatch records.
• Assists the Foreperson in the supervision of Drivers and Heavy Drivers and other assigned staff including recommendations of hiring, training needs, evaluating performances and discipline.
• Works with customers, vendors, and stakeholders to perform requested tasks by ensuring they obtain adequate details for pricing, equipment rentals and to make sound decisions to complete the tasks efficiently.
• Assign tasks to subordinates and follows up to ensure work is completed properly.
• Coordinates work assignments, scheduling, distribution of work and equipment, to include after hour calls and snow removal.
• Attend design review meetings and provides requirements and input into service operations for construction projects on campus.
• Analyze and coordinate operations and routes to ensure efficiency.
• Performs the duties of Drivers and Heavy Drivers as directed by the Foreperson.
• Initiates and promotes safe, effective work habits among shop personnel.
• Perform related duties as assigned, may perform the duties of other supervisors in their absence.

Additional Physical Demands

Environmental Demands:
• During emergency conditions, overtime may be required.
• This is both a sedentary and mobile position. The incumbent must be capable of performing the work of a Driver and Heavy Driver.
• Seasonal weather extremes are faced on occasion. Exposure to sun, wind, cold, heat, dampness, snow and ice can be expected on these occasions
• Work in other than regular hours is required on limited occasions and the individual must be able to vary work hours as the operating needs of the University demand.



Minimum Qualifications



1. High school diploma or equivalent.


2. Valid current driver's license as required by the State of Illinois; and a CDL class B license or higher in accordance with the size of the vehicle to be operated by the incumbent.


3. Two (2) years (24 months) of work experience in moving or transport activities (such as commercial driving, dispatching, garage work, or moving company).


NOTE: All necessary CDL endorsements are based on the vehicle to be operated and when required to operate vehicles capable of transporting 16 or more persons as required by the Illinois Secretary of State.



Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• • Supervisory ability and skill in managing people
• • Knowledge of safety practices associated with moving and transport.
• • Ability to use computer software including MS Outlook, Excel, Word and AiM
• • Knowledge of motor vehicles and auxiliary equipment utilized.
• • Ability to learn the buildings, travel, routes and physical layout of the institution and plan work activities accordingly.
• • Organizational abilities, including redirecting and mathematical skills.

Appointment Information


This is a 100% full-time Civil Service Driver Sub-Foreperson position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The annual salary for the Driver Sub-Foreperson classification is $91,222.14


For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at https://www.sucss.illinois.gov/pages/classspec/default.aspx .



Application Procedures & Deadline Information


Applications must be received by 6:00 pm (Central Time) on May 2, 2024. Apply for this position using the Apply Now button at the top or bottom of this posting. In order to be considered as a transfer candidate, you must apply for this position. Applications not submitted through https://jobs.illinois.edu will not be considered. If required by the position, transcripts or other documentation of credentials are to be provided no later than the first day of employment. For further information about this specific position, please contact Lance Oliver- OliverL@illinois.edu. For questions regarding the application process, please contact 217-333-2137.


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. 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 accessibility@illinois.edu .


Requisition ID: 1024015
Job Category: Service Operations
Apply at: https://jobs.illinois.edu

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