Courier

Pasco County, FL; Dade City (FL); On-site; USD 21,000 - 30,000; Full time

Job summary

Pasco County is seeking a Courier to perform courier/messenger services and deliver supplies within and between County buildings. You will maintain records and logs and perform routine clerical tasks.

Responsibilities include picking up/delivering mail, books, materials, supplies, and equipment; driving a car or light truck; lifting up to 50 pounds and pushing 75–100 pounds; and performing related clerical work. A high school diploma and a valid Florida driver's license are required.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma.
• Experience as a courier or delivery person.
• Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

Responsibilities

• Picks up and delivers mail, books, materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Drives car and/or truck as required.
• Packs materials and equipment into boxes, bags, or crates.
• Performs general clerical work which requires no previous experience.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds and push equipment of 75-100 pounds.
• Performs data entry and types forms.
• Performs related work as required.

Skills

Knowledge of county buildings

Follow written and oral instructions

Record keeping

Operate automobile/light truck

Lifting ability

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

JOIN OUR TEAM AS A COURIER

Performs courier/messenger services and delivers supplies and other materials within and between County buildings and facilities. Maintains records and logs. Performs routine clerical work.

• Picks up and delivers mail, books, materials, supplies, and equipment.
• Drives car and/or truck as required.
• Packs materials and equipment into boxes, bags, or crates.
• Performs general clerical work which requires no previous experience.
• Lifts up to 50 pounds and push equipment of 75-100 pounds.
• Performs data entry and types forms.
• Performs related work as required.

• Ability to gain knowledge of locations of County buildings and offices.
• General knowledge of office practices.
• Ability to follow written and oral instructions.
• Ability to make routine decisions.
• Ability to sort and carefully handle mail and equipment.
• Ability to maintain records and prepare simple reports.
• Skill in the operation of an automobile or light truck.

PHYSICAL SKILLS/WORKING CONDITIONS

Job requires walking, standing, reaching, stooping, and sitting. Requires use of visual display terminal. Requires lifting of up to 50 pounds and pushing of equipment of 75-100 pounds. Requires comprehension of written and oral instructions. Ability to communicate effectively using verbal, written and visual communication.

EDUCATION, TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE

Graduation from high school or possession of an acceptable equivalency diploma. Experience as a courier or delivery person.

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS OR REGISTRATIONS

Must possess and maintain a valid Florida driver's license.

ADA STATEMENT

A qualified employee or applicant with a disability may be afforded a reasonable accommodation to perform the essential job functions of a position in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

DRUG-FREE WORKPLACE

Pasco County BOCC is a drug-free workplace in accordance with Federal and Florida law.

EMERGENCY RESPONSE/RECOVERY ACTIVITIES

All employees will be required to work before, during, or after an emergency. During an emergency, employees may temporarily be assigned to work and perform duties outside the normal scope of their position, location and work schedule to fit the needs of the County and its citizens.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE

Under Section 295.07, F.S., Chapter SSA-7, Pasco County BCC provides to Veterans, that preference in appointment will be given to preference-eligible applicants.

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