Heavy Equipment Operator

Chartered by the state of Georgia in 1785, the University of Georgia is the birthplace of public higher education in America and is the state's flagship university (https://www.uga.edu/). The proof is in our more than 240 years of academic and professional achievements and our continual commitment to higher education. UGA is currently ranked among the top 20 public universities in U.S. News & World Report. The University's main campus is located in Athens, approximately 65 miles northeast of Atlanta, with extended campuses in Atlanta, Griffin, Gwinnett, and Tifton. UGA employs approximately 3,100 faculty and more than 7,700 full-time staff. The University's enrollment exceeds 41,000 students including over 31,000 undergraduates and over 10,000 graduate and professional students. Academic programs reside in 19 schools and colleges, including our newly established School of Medicine.

Our mission is to support the educational goals of the University through efficient and effective receipt and delivery of essential supplies and materials. We serve as the primary receiving point for all goods purchased and for all incoming USPS mail.

Monday-Friday
7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

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This is a heavy equipment operator for Mail and Receiving Services. Duties will include, but not limited to, using a forklift or electric pallet jack to load and unload the box trucks with lift gates. Drivers will safely deliver oversized freight, hazardous material and chemicals, gurneys of mail and/or packages to campus. Heavy equipment operator will coordinate delivery logistics to include delivery schedule with labs, UGA departments, and University Housing. Knowledgeable of UGA campus and will be responsible for completing delivery paperwork and assisting submit claims for any damaged freight.

Knowledge of UGA buildings and campus streets. Ability to learn the different docks and heights of those docks. Great customer service skills. Ability to work with a team.

Standing, sitting, driving, lifting, and reaching. Lift up to 40 pounds.

Be advised a credit check will be required for all positions with financial responsibilities. For additional information about the credit check criteria, visit the UGA Credit Background Check website.

Offers of employment are contingent upon completion of a background investigation including, a criminal background check demonstrating your eligibility for employment with the University of Georgia; confirmation of the credentials and employment history reflected in your application materials (including reference checks) as they relate to the job-based requirements of the position applied for; and, if applicable, a satisfactory credit check. You may also be subject to a pre-employment drug test for positions with high-risk responsibilities, if applicable. Please visit the UGA Background Check website.

Coordinate and schedule the delivery of freight, hazardous material and chemicals, oversized items, and gurneys of mail and packages. Load the box trucks to ensure cargo is secure and does not shift during transport. Safely secure all hazardous material and chemicals. These steps will include the proper use of forklifts and electric pallet jacks.

Analyze incoming freight and oversized items in order to coordinate a delivery schedule with the departments, labs, and residence halls/University Housing. Utilize knowledge of dock heights to determine the best delivery method.

Assist with the process of checking and inspecting damaged packages or freight. Correspond directly with shipper and supplier to rectify any issues, claims or returns. Ensure comments are added to UGAMart and department is aware of replacements or delays with their incoming packages and freight.

Pick-up gurneys of UGA department and residence hall mail and packages from the Olympic Drive post office each morning. Assist with sorting all of the incoming mail and packages.

Fill in for drivers on an as needed basis. This includes making special pickups for departments

Other tasks as assigned