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Job Req ID:  114140

Vehicle Driver - RAR

We are seeking a Vehicle Driver - RAR who will drive a cargo van or box truck to transport animals and animal facility related supplies between JHU facilities. Assists loading dock supervisor with incoming orders, animal shipments, and loading dock cleaning.


Specific Duties & Responsibilities

  • The driver operates a cargo van, pickup truck, or light truck within the Baltimore metropolitan area, including the JHU research farm located in Freeland, Maryland.
  • The driver will transport research animals and supplies to Johns Hopkins University buildings, campuses, and the research farm.
  • The driver may occasionally deliver to or pick up from a non-JHU facility, i.e., Baltimore Washington International Airport, the Food and Drug Administration, and any other research facilities.
  • Makes trips to local vendors to pick up supplies.
  • The driver follows established schedules and obeys all traffic laws and regulations; ensures the safety of the research animals transported; ensures consolidation of loads based on species to meet the regulatory requirements of the USDA and Animal Welfare Act.
  • Performs routine vehicle sanitation following the standards in the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Animal Welfare Act.
  • Maintains the vehicle properly by periodically checking gas, oil, fluids, tires, etc. Notifies the supervisor and coordination of needed repairs or malfunctions.
  • Reports all damages to the vehicle and obtains appropriate information in accidents.
  • Observe safety precautions and safe driving practices to avoid hurting oneself and others and damaging property.
  • Loads and unloads the van/truck at pickup and drop-off points, ensuring animals are delivered to their final delivery point.


Loading Dock Duties

  • Fill supply orders for animal facilities based on supervisor order sheets.
  • Break down animal crates as needed.
  • Sweep /mop dock floors and empty trash cans.
  • Pick up the mouse traps when instructed.
  • Assist in processing animal shipments as needed.
  • Assist in the collection of information and filling out paperwork.
  • Empty bedding system dust collector(s) weekly.
  • Stocking away incoming supply orders from vendors after arrival on the loading dock.
  • Other related duties assigned.



Minimum Qualifications
  • High school Degree or equivalent.
  • One-year related work experience.
  • Valid driver’s license and a good driving record.
  • Ability to drive a cargo van and light truck in accordance with applicable laws and regulations.
  • Ability to interpret (read/write) complete records and schedules and to street signs, etc.
  • Ability to interact and work with other University staff.
  • Ability to work independently and establish priorities.
  • Ability to make decisions about last-minute changes to the delivery schedule.
  • Knowledge of the Guide for the Care and Use of Laboratory Animals and the Animal Welfare Act.
  • Ability to pass a Department of Transportation (DOT) physical every 2 years.


**This is a Bargaining Unit position. All newly hired employees in Bargaining Unit positions shall be considered “probationary” employees until completion of 90 calendar days of employment. These employees shall become members of the Bargaining Unit if this employment continues beyond four months. The university will notify the employees’ union. Bargaining Unit employees shall become eligible for benefits upon completion of their probationary period.


 

 

Classified Title: BU Vehicle Driver-RAR-SSR 
Job Posting Title (Working Title): Vehicle Driver - RAR   
Role/Level/Range: SEMSKIL6/02/BU  
Starting Salary Range: $17.05 per hour, increases to $20.96 after 12 months 
Employee group: Full Time 
Schedule: M-F / 8:00a-4:30p 
Exempt Status: Non-Exempt 
Location: School of Medicine Campus 
Department name: ​​​​​​​SOM Admin Research Animal Resources  
Personnel area: School of Medicine 

 

 

Total Rewards
The referenced base salary range represents the low and high end of Johns Hopkins University’s salary range for this position. Not all candidates will be eligible for the upper end of the salary range. Exact salary will ultimately depend on multiple factors, which may include the successful candidate's geographic location, skills, work experience, market conditions, education/training and other qualifications. Johns Hopkins offers a total rewards package that supports our employees' health, life, career and retirement. More information can be found here: https://hr.jhu.edu/benefits-worklife/.

Education and Experience Equivalency
Please refer to the job description above to see which forms of equivalency are permitted for this position. If permitted, equivalencies will follow these guidelines: JHU Equivalency Formula: 30 undergraduate degree credits (semester hours) or 18 graduate degree credits may substitute for one year of experience. Additional related experience may substitute for required education on the same basis. For jobs where equivalency is permitted, up to two years of non-related college course work may be applied towards the total minimum education/experience required for the respective job.

Applicants Completing Studies
Applicants who do not meet the posted requirements but are completing their final academic semester/quarter will be considered eligible for employment and may be asked to provide additional information confirming their academic completion date.

Background Checks
The successful candidate(s) for this position will be subject to a pre-employment background check. Johns Hopkins is committed to hiring individuals with a justice-involved background, consistent with applicable policies and current practice. A prior criminal history does not automatically preclude candidates from employment at Johns Hopkins University. In accordance with applicable law, the university will review, on an individual basis, the date of a candidate's conviction, the nature of the conviction and how the conviction relates to an essential job-related qualification or function.

Diversity and Inclusion
The Johns Hopkins University values diversity, equity and inclusion and advances these through our key strategic framework, the JHU Roadmap on Diversity and Inclusion.

Equal Opportunity Employer
All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.

EEO is the Law
https://www.eeoc.gov/sites/default/files/2023-06/22-088_EEOC_KnowYourRights6.12ScreenRdr.pdf

Accommodation Information
If you are interested in applying for employment with The Johns Hopkins University and require special assistance or accommodation during any part of the pre-employment process, please contact the Talent Acquisition Office at jhurecruitment@jhu.edu. For TTY users, call via Maryland Relay or dial 711. For more information about workplace accommodations or accessibility at Johns Hopkins University, please visit https://accessibility.jhu.edu/.

Vaccine Requirements
Johns Hopkins University strongly encourages, but no longer requires, at least one dose of the COVID-19 vaccine. The COVID-19 vaccine does not apply to positions located in the State of Florida. We still require all faculty, staff, and students to receive the seasonal flu vaccine. Exceptions to the COVID and flu vaccine requirements may be provided to individuals for religious beliefs or medical reasons. Requests for an exception must be submitted to the JHU vaccination registry. This change does not apply to the School of Medicine (SOM). SOM hires must be fully vaccinated with an FDA COVID-19 vaccination and provide proof of vaccination status. For additional information, applicants for SOM positions should visit https://www.hopkinsmedicine.org/coronavirus/covid-19-vaccine/ and all other JHU applicants should visit https://covidinfo.jhu.edu/health-safety/covid-vaccination-information/.

The following additional provisions may apply, depending upon campus. Your recruiter will advise accordingly.
The pre-employment physical for positions in clinical areas, laboratories, working with research subjects, or involving community contact requires documentation of immune status against Rubella (German measles), Rubeola (Measles), Mumps, Varicella (chickenpox), Hepatitis B and documentation of having received the Tdap (Tetanus, diphtheria, pertussis) vaccination. This may include documentation of having two (2) MMR vaccines; two (2) Varicella vaccines; or antibody status to these diseases from laboratory testing. Blood tests for immunities to these diseases are ordinarily included in the pre-employment physical exam except for those employees who provide results of blood tests or immunization documentation from their own health care providers. Any vaccinations required for these diseases will be given at no cost in our Occupational Health office.
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