Driver II - Logistics

Baltimore County Public Schools; Middle River (MD); On-site; USD 26,000 - 40,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical plans

Dental plans

Vision

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Disability coverage

403(b)/457 plans

Paid holidays

Sick days

Bereavement days

FMLA leave

Job summary

Baltimore County Public Schools in Middle River, MD seeks a heavy-vehicle driver to operate trucks and vans for delivering supplies and documents. You will load/unload, make stops along routes, and assist in warehouse operations across multiple sites.

The role requires a high school diploma and two years of warehouse experience, plus a valid Class B license. This is a physically demanding, essential position with benefits and retirement eligibility.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus two years of warehouse, distribution, or related experience.
• Ability to operate and drive commercial vehicles as required.

Responsibilities

• Drives vehicles over 26,000 pounds; delivers and picks up supplies, materials, mail, and equipment.
• Assists in receipt, storage, and delivery of items; loads items onto vehicles and secures signatures.
• Leads and assists material handlers; moves furniture during relocations.
• Performs minor repairs to equipment and maintains simple delivery logs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Knowledge of warehouse operations

Receiving, storing, delivering

Leading material handlers

Effective communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Description

Under general supervision, drives vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds, automobiles, step vans, light duty trucks, and other vehicles to deliver and pick-up supplies, materials, mail, documents, food, and equipment. Loads and unloads vehicles. Assists in the operation of a warehouse or related facility. Performs manual labor tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.

Responsibilities

• Drives vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds. Drives automobiles, step vans, light duty trucks, and other vehicles. Delivers and picks-up supplies, materials, mail, documents, food, and equipment. Drives and makes stops along an established route.


• Assists material handlers and others in the receipt and storage of items. Pulls, organizes, and prepares items for delivery. Loads items onto vans, trucks, automobiles, and trailers. Obtains proper signatures for delivery. Inspects equipment and materials returned from loan.


• Participates in office and school relocations. Moves and carries furniture and equipment. Provides assistance to other drivers. Leads material handlers and others as assigned.


• Makes minor repairs to equipment. Keeps simple records and logs. Performs various manual labor tasks.


• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus two years of warehouse, distribution, or related experience. (Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)

Licenses and Certifications

• Possession of a valid commercial, class B Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required. (The license may require certain endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)


• License must be maintained throughout employment in this position and any other positions that require it.

Knowledge, Skills, And Abilities

• Knowledge of warehouse and storage facility operations. Knowledge of the operation of commercial vehicles, automobiles, light trucks, and step vans.


• Skill in receiving, storing, and delivering items. Skill in operating commercial vehicles, automobiles, light trucks, and step vans.


• Ability to lead material handlers and others. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to keep records of deliveries and the receipt of items.

Physical And Environmental Conditions

• The work of this class entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, lifting and carrying of very heavy objects and the operation of vehicles and equipment. Work requires exposure to warehouse and shop environments that include exposure to dust, dirt, chemicals, machinery, and equipment. Duties may require work in freezers and refrigerated food storage units. Work requires the operation of vehicles and travel throughout Baltimore County.

Conditions Of Employment

• Employees in this classification are designated as Essential-As-Needed Personnel and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so.

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt

Retirement And Benefits Eligibility

Eligible for the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

BCPS offers a comprehensive benefits program for eligible employees including options for medical plans, dental plans, vision, life insurance, flexible spending accounts, disability coverage, and 403(b)/457 plans. Other benefits include paid holidays, sick, personal business, and bereavement days, and flexible leave options such as FMLA, sick bank, and board approved leaves. All new hires will attend a benefits meeting upon hire.

• medical plans


• dental plans


• vision


• life insurance


• flexible spending accounts


• disability coverage


• 403(b)/457 plans


• paid holidays


• sick


• personal business


• bereavement days


• flexible leave options such as FMLA


• sick bank


• board approved leaves

Salary

GRADE: Grade 05 on the AFSCME Pay Scale $19.17 to $28.90 per hour

Visit the BCPS Office of Payroll website for additional information on pay scales, other compensation and leave accruals at https://www.bcps.org/fiscalservices/payroll .

Citizenship, Residency Or Work VISA In United States Required

Pre-Employment Requirements

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Information on your resume and application must match. This information is necessary for salary determination should you receive an offer of employment.


• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.


• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment. Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application may result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be the only document considered in determining your qualifications for a position.


• You MUST attach your unofficial transcript(s) or license(s) to your application if you applying for a position as a teacher or position which requires Licensure/Certification.


• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (per COMAR) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.


• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.


• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.


• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.


• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.


• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.


• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Contact Information

Office of Staffing

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