WLS-Courier

Courier

This position performs responsible semiskilled work in the operation of motorized equipment and the delivery of various materials and supplies. Work is performed under regular supervision.

Essential Job Functions:

• Picks up, sorts, processes, and delivers various supplies and materials such as mops, custodial supplies, light bulbs, copier supplies, and school and office furniture.
• Receives orders and assembles necessary supplies.
• Sorts and distributes materials and supplies as directed.
• Delivers office supplies to School Board Office.
• Performs routine cleaning tasks.
• Loads and unloads vehicles.
• Puts items in correct place at each school.
• Assists and performs the moving of materials, supplies, and/or heavy equipment.
• Operates a forklift.
• Drives a school delivery vehicle.
• Assists in inventorying materials, supplies, and/or equipment.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance (e.g., checks oil, fills with gas, etc.).
• Performs other related duties as required/assigned.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or its equivalent.
• Possession of an appropriate driver's license valid in the Commonwealth of Virginia.
• Possession of or ability to acquire appropriate license(s), certificate(s), and/or endorsement(s) for position as required by the Commonwealth of Virginia and School Board.
• CDL required or acquisition of CDL within two months of hire date.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of the principles and practices of operating delivery trucks.
• Knowledge of the traffic laws and regulations governing equipment operation.
• Knowledge of the occupational hazards involved and the safety precautions necessary to the proper operation of equipment.
• Knowledge of school locations and delivery processes.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with associates.

Working Conditions & Physical Requirements:

• The work environment is primarily inside; the worker is subject to inside environmental conditions and atmospheric conditions.
• Extensive travel between school division buildings is required, exposing the employee to the hazards associated with travel by car.
• This is medium work requiring the exertion of 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects, and some heavy work requiring the exertion of 100 pounds of force occasionally, up to 50 pounds of force frequently, and up to 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Work requires climbing, stooping, crouching, reaching, walking, pulling, lifting, grasping, and repetitive motions; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word, and conveying detailed or important instructions to others accurately, loudly, or quickly; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels, and to receive detailed information through oral communications and/or to make fine distinctions in sound; visual acuity is required for depth perception, night vision, peripheral vision, operation of machines, operation of motor vehicles or equipment, and observing general surroundings and activities.