Driver Foreperson

Job Summary

Facilities & Services The Driver Foreperson plans, coordinates, assigns, and supervises transportation and moving operations involving personnel, equipment, supplies, materials and vehicles. The Foreperson provides supervision to Drivers, Heavy Drivers, Driver Sub-Forepersons, and other assigned personnel, ensuring work is performed safely, efficiently, and professionally. This position is responsible for setting expectations, maintaining accountability, and fostering a respectful work environment.

• Supervise and direct Drivers, Heavy Drivers and other assigned personnel, including assigning daily work, monitoring performance, and ensuring work is completed accurately, safely, and on schedule.
• Plan, coordinate, schedule, and distribute work assignments, including estimating time, staffing, equipment, and cost requirements.
• Develop, implement and monitor employee training plans, including onboarding, required certifications, safety practices, and job-specific skills; actively participate in providing hands-on training and coaching to team.
• Provide leadership and maintain a professional, respectful and inclusive work environment, addressing inappropriate conduct and modeling expected behavior at all times.
• Ensure compliance with all safety practices, policies, and procedures related to transportation, moving, and vehicle operation; promote safe work habits and address safety concerns promptly.
• Coordinate transportation activities with campus departments and other Facilities & Services units, responding to requests, questions, and operational issues.
• Oversee the loading, unloading, hauling, and transport of equipment, furniture, supplies, materials, refuse, recycling, and freight, ensuring proper handling and efficiency.
• Perform administrative and clerical functions, including record keeping, logs, schedules, reports and basic mathematical calculations related to operations.
• Support employee performance evaluation and accountability, including providing feedback, documenting issues, and recommending corrective or disciplinary action when appropriate.
• Perform duties of other supervisors in their absence and carry out other related duties consistent with the classification.

• Overtime may be required during emergency conditions or periods of increased operational need.
• Work outside of regular business hours, including evenings and weekends, may be required on a limited basis to meet the operational needs of the University.
• The incumbent must be able to adjust work hours as necessary based on service demands, special events, or emergency situations.

• This position involves both sedentary and active work. The incumbent must be physically capable of performing the duties of a Driver and Heavy Driver, as operationally required.
• The position may involve exposure to seasonal weather conditions, including sun, wind, heat, cold, dampness, snow, and ice.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Valid current driver’s license as required by the State of Illinois; and a CDL class B license or higher in accordance with the size of the vehicle to be operated by the incumbent.
• Three (3) years (36 months) of work experience in moving or transport activities (such as commercial driving, dispatching, garage work, or moving company).

• Knowledge of safety practices related to moving and transportation.
• Knowledge of motor vehicles and auxiliary equipment.
• Ability to supervise and direct staff.
• Ability to learn institutional buildings, travel routes, and physical layout.
• Ability to plan work activities accordingly.
• Ability to perform administrative and record-keeping functions.
• Strong communication, organizational, and problem-solving skills.

The Driver Foreperson is a 100% full-time Civil Service position, appointed on a 12-month basis. The annual salary for the Driver-Foreperson is $101,439. Sponsorship for work authorization is not available for this position. For more information on Civil Service classifications, please visit the SUCSS web site at…