<p>Working Title Temporary Vehicle Equipment Operator Location Boone, NC Position Number N36000 Department Facilities Operations - Motor Pool - 410300</p> <p>Position Summary Information</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Must possess necessary licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment. Must possess a valid Vehicle Operator's License. Commercial Driver's License endorsement is required or must be obtained within 6 months of hire date.</p> <p>License/Certification Required Essential Job Functions</p> <p>Maintains the cleanliness/readiness of the rental fleet. This includes conducting several daily inspections of the vehicles-consisting of removing trash, checking all fluid levels, fueling and re-fueling, inspecting tires, and washing/vacuuming if needed. Notifies shop supervisor of any defects found. Operates the fueling facility maintaining both the inventory of the diesel and gasoline storage tanks. Monitors the leak detection system conducting required state inspections. Keeps the facility in a clean and safe operational manner. Assists the parts manager in restocking the warehouse, makes trips to local and out of town parts houses to obtain parts or pick up major items needed on an emergency basic, i.e. motors, generators, or body panels. This position will provide coverage in the event of a lengthy absence/emergency to the Motor Pool Administrative Assistant and Motor Pool Parts Manager, must be cross-trained.</p> <p>Preferred Qualifications</p> <p>Sufficient experience to operate assigned vehicles or equipment.</p> <p>Work Schedule/Hours</p> <p>Primary hours are within the following time frame: 7:00am - 4:00pm; Monday through Friday. Schedule is subject to change to meet Motor Pool requirements. Employee is subject to emergency call-back due to equipment breakdowns, bad weather, etc.</p> <p>This position is considered Critical/Essential and is expected to be available to work during University emergencies, closures and adverse weather conditions.</p> <p>Number of Hours Per Week 20-30 Number of Months Per Year 11 Mandatory Staff Yes Physical Demands of Position</p> <p>This position requires some amount of physical exertion. Employee must be able to stoop, bend and lay in vehicles depending on the amount of cleaning each vehicle needs. Must also have to ability to perform heavy lifting of parts and vehicle components.</p> <p>To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.</p> <p>Hiring Range $17.00</p> <p>Pay will be commensurate with applicant competencies, budget, equity and market considerations.</p> <p>Posting Details Information</p> <p>Posting Date 08/01/2025 Closing Date Open Until Filled Yes Applicant Pool Preference External (Post on the Web) Special Instructions to Applicants</p> <p>Please list a minimum of three (3) professional references in the application.</p> <p>Quick Link https://appstate.peopleadmin.com/postings/51708 Posting Number 201500986P</p>