Massachusetts Veterans Jobs

NORTHAMPTON - Trucking Assistant Essential Functions Under direction of the manager of facilities services or designee, safely and accurately deliver materials on or off-campus. Provide backup and assistance to other facilities services staff as assigned. AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY: Trucking all campus, floater all campus, facilities maintenance garage restroom, project work as assigned. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: Must have a valid driver\'s license. Must complete and comply with all college driving credentialing requirements and obtain DOT certificate. Upon award of this position, a Division of Motor Vehicles background check will be completed. Must be able to safely bend, lift, stoop, carry and move materials up to fifty pounds regularly and up to ninety pounds occasionally. Must be able to safely load and operate loaded hand truck or dollies. Must demonstrate strong working knowledge in Microsoft Office, the Smith College email, finance/payroll and calendar systems, the work order system as well as accessing the internet. Must be able to pass a C.O.R.I background check as well as a fingerprint-based state and national criminal record check. Education/Experience High school/vocational diploma, GED equivalent or combination of education and experience. Minimum of two years\' experience driving a box truck and delivering materials preferred. Skills: Maintain a high level of customer service with attention to detail, project a positive attitude, effectively solve problems, demonstrate good judgment and work independently. Ability to use good judgment to take appropriate, independent action to carry out the primary functions of the job. Must possess the ability to carry out oral and written (electronic) instructions. Ability to appropriately plan and schedule assignments and projects. Must be able to work independently and in a team environment. Candidate shall not have a history of moving vehicle violations or traffic accidents. Must have or obtain a valid Forklift training certificate. Must possess the knowledge to safely operate gas and electric Forklift machines, pallet jack movers, hand trucks and other material handling equipment to move items weighing hundreds of pounds. Must possess general knowledge of custodial practices and be committed to maintaining high standards of maintenance. Must have knowledge of OSHA regulations for the safety of the college employees, its users and properties. Demonstrate a basic understanding of cleaning chemicals, including but not limited to reading and understanding Safety Data Sheets (SDS). Must have a clear understanding of the union contract and all college policies Must be able to safely move and climb ladders, while holding stock and be able to stand/walk on unforgiving surfaces for long periods of time. Must be able to walk long distances and safely climb stairs, while delivering stock. Ability to remove ice and snow from entrances, walkways, ramps, fire escapes, porches and emergency exits attached or leading to buildings, which includes shoveling, scraping and sanding. Ability to safely move, deliver (truck) and arrange heavy items such as equipment, furniture, fixtures and materials within and between buildings for students, faculty, staff and guests of the college. DUTIES: Pick-up and deliver materials from any location on or off-campus, ensuring correct and timely delivery of materials as directed. This includes, but is not limited to equipment for event support, furniture, office supplies, books, publications, inventory, packages, mail and any other materials and/or equipment. Maintain positive customer service relations with all members of the college community, including students, faculty, staff, guests and community at large.