Purpose Statement

The job of DELIVERY DRIVER I is done for the purpose/s of providing support to the warehouse operations with specific responsibilities for verifying stock and identifying losses; transporting orders over designated routes; ensuring safe operation of vehicles; and loading and unloading orders.

Essential Functions

Assists warehouse personnel, as needed for the purpose of maintaining warehouse operations.

Delivers a variety of items (e.g. mail sacks, boxes, packages, cargo, office supplies, furniture, equipment, meals, food products, serving products, etc.) for the purpose of distributing items to assigned locations and/or individuals.

Loads and unloads a variety of items, supplies and/or equipment for the purpose of providing requested items at designated sites.

Other Functions

Performs other related duties, as assigned for the purpose of ensuring the efficient and effective functioning of the work unit.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; understand written procedures, write routine documents, and speak clearly; and solve practical problems. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: basic computer use, basic vehicle maintenance, and safety practices and procedures; school safety and security practices.

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a potential need to upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in warehouse operations; using materials handling equipment including operating forklifts, pallet jacks, hand trucks; operating standard office equipment including pertinent software applications; and preparing and maintaining accurate records; material handling techniques; using pertinent software applications.

ABILITY is required to schedule activities; gather and/or collate data; and use job-related equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others; work with data utilizing specific, defined processes; and operate equipment using standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with a variety of data; and utilize a variety of job-related equipment. Some problem solving may be required to identify issues and select action plans. Problem solving with data may require independent interpretation; and problem solving with equipment is limited to moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: communicating with diverse groups; meeting deadlines and schedules; setting priorities; physical stamina; and reading, writing and communicating clearly in English; adapting to changing work priorities; working as part of a team.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under direct supervision using standardized procedures; providing information and/or advising others; operating within a defined budget. Utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job's functions. There is a continual opportunity to have some impact on the organization’s services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job's functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, frequent climbing and balancing, frequent stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 60% sitting, 30% walking, 10% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and under conditions with some exposure to risk of injury and/or illness.

Experience: Job related experience is required in in 2 years experience as a delivery driver.

Education: High School diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing: None Specified

Certificates and Licenses: Commercial Driver's License and Valid Driver’s License & Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ./Training: Maintains Certificates and/or Licenses

Clearances: Criminal Background Clearance and Physical Capacities Test Clearance

FLSA Status: Non Exempt