About this role
Shift: Monday - Friday, 9:30am - 6:00pm
Department: Motor Transport
Compensation:
Base Pay Range: $15.78 - $22.53, based on experience
Union Bid Period: 1/24/26 – 1/30/26
ABOUT THE JOB
This is work involving operation of small to medium size motor vehicles and performance of routine duties which may include manual labor. Work is reviewed by observation for efficiency, safety and overall results. Functional contacts include co-workers, other service department employees, and other university staff and students.
ABOUT MU HEALTH CARE
At MU Health Care, we have an inspired, hard-working and collaborative environment driven by our mission to save and improve lives. We believe anything is possible and rally around solutions. We celebrate innovation and offer opportunities to be a part of something bigger — to have a voice and role in the work that is serving our community and changing the field of medicine.
Our academic health system — the only in mid-Missouri — is home to multiple hospitals, including the region’s only Level 1 Trauma Center and region’s only Children’s Hospital as well as over 90 specialty clinics. Here, you can define your career among our many clinical and nonclinical positions — with growth, opportunity and support every step of the way.
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS
Health, vision and dental insurance coverage starting day one
Generous paid leave and paid time off, including nine holidays
Multiple retirement options, including 100% matching up to 8% and full vesting in three years
Tuition assistance for employees (75%) and immediate family members (50%)
Discounts on cell phone plans, rental cars, gyms, hotels and more
See a comprehensive list of benefits here.
DETAILED JOB DESCRIPTION
Operate small to medium size motor vehicles for performing delivery, transportation, pick up, and disposal duties. In connection with driving duties, employees of this class may operate mechanical or hydraulic vehicle attachments to accomplish assignments; may occasionally operate larger vehicles such as buses or large trucks.
Transport employees and their tools to and from work destinations and operate a mobile phone/HHT for job assignments.
Transport supplies, instruments, equipment, mail, records, etc. to and from various facilities.
Pick up and dispose of trash, chemicals, and organic material. Carry and load material onto truck and dispose as needed.
Pick up and deliver materials including loading and unloading. Check out or purchase supplies, materials, and tools from storeroom and/or local distributors.
Perform routine driver maintenance including observation and reporting of vehicle defects.
May use various tools to assist in cleaning work area or vehicle upon completion of a job.
May assist in performance of any of the following: preparation of cost estimates, preparation of material orders, maintenance of records, and preparation of reports.
May perform duties for other areas at an equivalent or lower skill level, on occasion and as needed. Normal safety requirements, scheduling, and the most efficient use of manpower and equipment, are taken into consideration in such assignments.
May complete unit/department specific duties and expectations as outlined in department documents.
REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS
High school diploma or an equivalent combination of education and experience from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities can be acquired.
Chauffeur driver license; class E or higher for Missouri residents.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS
Experience in driving the appropriate size vehicle.
Additional license/certification requirements as determined by the hiring department.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met with or without reasonable accommodation. The performance of these physical demands is an essential function of the job. This position is very active and may require ambulating, remaining in a stationary position and positioning self to reach and/or move objects above the shoulders and below the knees. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 lbs.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The University of Missouri is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Other facts
About University of Missouri Health Care
As part of the state’s premier academic medical center, University of Missouri Health Care offers a full spectrum of care, ranging from primary care to highly specialized, multidisciplinary treatment for patients with the most severe illnesses and injuries. Patients from each of Missouri’s 114 counties are served by approximately 6,000 physicians, nurses and health care professionals at MU Health Care.
MU Health Care is a part of University of Missouri Health System, which also includes the MU School of Health Professions, the MU School of Medicine, the MU Sinclair School of Nursing and University Physicians practice plan.
University Hospital includes: The Frank L. Mitchell Jr., MD Trauma Center. A nationally accredited Cycle II Chest Pain Center and a nationally accredited Primary Stroke Center, the George D. Peak Memorial Burn and Wound Center.
University of Missouri Women’s and Children's Hospital is Missouri's only hospital dedicated to women and children. It is the largest pediatric health care facility in mid-Missouri.
Ellis Fischel Cancer Center is Missouri’s only hospital dedicated solely to cancer care.
Missouri Orthopaedic Institute is the newest and largest freestanding orthopaedic center in mid-Missouri.
The Missouri Psychiatric Center offers short-term, intensive inpatient treatment services for adults, adolescents and children at our facility adjacent to University Hospital.
Interested in finding out more about the University of Missouri health care system? Check out the links below:
Homepage: muhealth.org
Career Page: jobs.muhealth.org
Facebook: facebook.com/muhealthcare
Facebook Career Page: facebook.com/MUHealthCareJobs
What you'll do
- Operate small to medium size motor vehicles for delivery, transportation, and disposal duties. Perform routine maintenance and ensure safety while transporting supplies and employees.
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