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JOB DESCRIPTION AND POSITION REQUIREMENTS

• Drive vehicles such as passenger cars station wagons vans buses trucks etc.
• Transport personnel luggage goods or freight to and/or from destinations in or out of the country
• Load and/or unload vehicles as assigned
• Place fleet identification number and record property control number on vehicle; attach license plate; place credit cards insurance card and registration card in vehicle as directed
• Check vehicle to see if standard equipment is present such as tools spare tires backup lights etc. as instructed
• Check and fill vehicles with gas oil water antifreeze and windshield washer; check condition of tires batteries brakes lights etc.; Change tires batteries license plates and seats as required
• Shuttle motor vehicles within the area to storage area check-in area or parking area
• Place keys in vehicles to be picked up and/or washed
• Remove keys and lock vehicles as required
• Explain operation of vehicle to user-drivers and the use of credit cards where to return vehicle after completing trip etc.
• Give detailed explanation for use of 4-wheel-drive vehicles
• Record odometer readings at time vehicle leaves fleet operations and upon its return
• Record monthly readings of fleet vehicles as required
• Drive vehicles to check reports of needed maintenance such as soft brakes etc.
• Check for damages to vehicle; report to supervisor
• Check to see if work order and correct vehicle are present
• Take vehicle and work order to university garage
• Operate automatic car wash to clean exterior of motor vehicles; clean interior of vehicles; wash windows inside and out
• Wash buses large vehicles and cars by hand when necessary
• Wash exterior of vehicles remove tar insects etc.; Empty ash trays and clean trunks
• Perform routine operator maintenance on automatic car wash as required
• Perform routine start-up procedure on requested vehicles and buses; shuttle to driver pick-up area
• Follow standard procedure in attempting to start buses in operational distress by making minor on-site adjustments such as checking and engaging reset button readjusting transmission gear shift lever clearing ice blocking door exits etc.
• Deliver new bus and return distressed vehicle to fleet operations
• Operate engine cleaning machine; cover painted areas of vehicle prior to engine cleaning process
• Clean engine with cleansing foam; rinse dry and apply wax to engine using spray wax container
• Clean sweep wash and arrange tire storage area carport area supply shed and dispatch shed
• Inventory and record gasoline level as assigned
• Check supplies of soap wax brushes cloth and paper towels etc. as assigned

Job Requirements: Requires the use of commercial English grammar and arithmetic such as addition subtraction multiplication and division including decimals and fractions; simple use of formulas charts tables drawings specifications schedules wiring diagrams together with the use of adjustable measuring instruments graduates and the like requiring interpretation in their various applications; or the posting preparation interpretation use and checking of reports forms records and comparable data. Requires a Pennsylvania Commercial Drivers License B (CDL) with Passenger Endorsement (P); without Air Brake Restriction (L). 6 to 9 months of effective experience.

Work Schedule: Various

Days Off: Various

QUALIFICATIONS

MINIMUM WORK EXPERIENCE

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COLLECTIVE BARGAINING AGREEMENT

This position is part of the bargaining unit represented by Teamsters Local Union No. 8. More information can be found here: Collective Bargaining Agreement.

SALARY AND BENEFITS

For details on starting pay rate and progression please see the above collective bargaining agreement.

Penn State provides a competitive benefits package for full-time employees designed to support both personal and professional addition to comprehensive medical dental and vision coverage employees enjoy robust retirement plans and substantial paid time off which includes holidays vacation and sick time. One of the standout benefits is the generous 75% tuition discount available to employees as well as eligible spouses and children. For more detailed information please visit our Benefits Page.

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