The University of Illinois at Chicago, Facilities Management (Transportation) department is seeking to fill a Driver position. To safely operate University of Illinois at Chicago motor vehicles in and around the Chicago Metropolitan area, or as dispatched. Position reports directly to the Automotive Sub-Foreman and/or Automotive Foreman.

Drive University of Illinois at Chicago automobiles, buses, vans, trucks, and/or tractor trailers to transport personnel, refuse, materials, mail and/or freight. Intermediate

Maintain contact with Dispatch Office via radio and/or telephone, informing office of all changes in location, delays, traffic problems and emergencies. Intermediate

Operate snow removal equipment when required. Intermediate

Load, haul and deliver supplies, equipment, mail, freight, materials, express packages and/or passengers.

Check vehicle for minor repairs which may be needed, including tire inflation, fuel, oil and water levels, belts and hoses, missing safety equipment and complete a vehicle repair order when repairs are needed. May perform minor repairs on vehicles as needed. Keep interior of all vehicles assigned clean and debris free on a daily basis.

Maintain accurate records of material and personnel transported per assignment. Completes various trip sheets, logs, and work orders for each assigned task. 

May assist in Motor Pool radio Dispatch Office and may assist Grounds Workers with tasks involving vehicles with mounted equipment.

Perform other related duties as assigned.

Minimum Acceptable Qualifications Required:

A Driver must possess a valid State of Illinois driver's license at the time of appointment, the class depending on the type of the vehicle(s) to be operated. (Which is a 'Class A' commercial driver's license with air brakes and passenger endorsements). Please be sure to uplaod a copy of the Class A CDL. Otherwise, the exam request will be denied).

To Apply: For fullest consideration, please complete an online application by clicking the Apply for Position button below.

When completing your online application, please be sure to provide detailed information about your job knowledge and specific duties and responsibilities, as your qualifications for any Civil Service position will be primarily determined based on what is contained in the application. Dates of employment and if employed on a full or part time basis (including number of hours per week) must be indicated for each position held. Additional consideration will be given to supporting documentation i.e. resume, transcripts, licenses, and certifications so please be sure to attach all applicable documents.

If a degree or college coursework is required, you must provide official transcripts.

Transcripts/Licenses/Certifications MUST be uploaded electronically to your online application through the "Documents" page on the Civil Service Employment Application (page 4). Be sure to select the appropriate document type before uploading the document.

If your educational institution provides electronic transcripts, please have them sent to marin@uillinois.edu

If your educational institution doesn’t provide electronic transcripts, they must mail the transcripts to:

University of Illinois at Chicago
Recruitment and Staffing
Human Resources Building Room 109
715 S. Wood Street M/C 862
Chicago IL 60612
Attn: CB0070 - Driver - GM 

If an application and all applicable forms, transcripts, and supporting documents are not submitted by the close date, the applicant/employee will not be considered for this position and will be denied. 

For fullest consideration, the above mentioned requirements must be submitted no later than Thursday, August 27, 2020. 

We appreciate your interest in employment at the University of Illinois at Chicago. 

The University of Illinois is an Affirmative Action/Equal Opportunity Employer.