Mail Clerk

City-of-Beaumont,-Texas; Beaumont (TX); On-site; USD 30,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

City of Beaumont is seeking a Mail Clerk to pickup, sort and deliver mail across city departments, manage outgoing mail, and code items to sending departments. The role requires operating a postage meter, maintaining records, and performing minor vehicle maintenance.

100% onsite, safety and timely delivery are essential. Responsibilities include delivering agenda packets to City Council on Fridays, assisting Purchasing as needed, and keeping the mailroom clean.

Qualifications

• Graduation from high school or high school equivalency.
• Valid Texas Class C driver's license with good driving record.
• Ability to maintain records and meet time schedules.

Responsibilities

• Pick up mail at Post Office, sort, and deliver mail to city departments.
• Collect outgoing letters; code items to sending departments; drive the mail route.
• Deliver agenda packets to City Council on Fridays; assist Purchasing daily.
• Maintain a clean, orderly mailroom and perform minor vehicle maintenance.

Skills

Record keeping

Math skills

Postage meters

Driving

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Postage meter

Job description

Essential Job Functions:

Pick up mail at Post Office, sort, and deliver mail to various city departments; collect all outgoing letters for City offices including inter office mail; complete certified letters and insurance slips; code all outgoing mail to the sending departments, drive assigned motor vehicle on mail route and maintain its cleanliness at all times making sure all of the required Fleet services are completed; collect and deliver supplies to various city office buildings if needed. Deliver agenda packets to City Council on Friday's working overtime as needed. Assist in Purchasing office as needed once daily duties are completed. Maintain the mailroom in a clean and orderly fashion at all times.

Other Job Functions:

Performs other duties as required. Job description statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by employees assigned to this job title. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required.

Work Schedule:

Monday: 7 a.m. - 4 p.m., Tuesday - Thursday: 8 a.m.-5 p.m., Friday: 8 a.m. - 7 or 8 p.m. on average. Schedule may be subject to change depending on needs. Must be able to adapt daily schedule to unforeseen City needs as directed by the Purchasing Manager.

Knowledge:

Knowledge of postal regulations.

Skills/Abilities:

Ability to keep records/prepare reports; ability to work with figures; ability to work with postage meter and scales if needed, and to perform minor maintenance of same; ability to drive in difficult traffic and weather conditions; ability to work to a close time schedule; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other city personnel, officials and the public.

Physical Requirements:

Constantly hears, sees, reaches, reads, and walks; frequently bends, drives, stands, stoops, sorts, twists body, carries, lifts and drags objects weighing up to 100 lbs.; infrequently answers telephone, uses a calculator, writes by hand; uses physical dexterity, requires stamina.

Education/Experience:

Graduation from high school or high school equivalency.

This position requires 100% onsite work.

Must possess a valid Class C driver's license with a good driving record. Texas state law requires within 30 days of residency, you must possess a valid Texas driver's license. Other state valid Driver's License equivalent to Texas Class C with a good driving record will be considered. Applicant selected for hire will be subject to a background investigation and drug/alcohol screen test.

Equal Employment Opportunity:

The City of Beaumont provides equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of age, color, national origin, citizenship status, physical or mental disability, race, religion, creed, gender, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity and/or expression, genetic information, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local law. In addition, The City of Beaumont will provide reasonable accommodations for qualified individuals with disabilities. To request a reasonable accommodation or other assistance contact a Human Resources representative at [phone] or through RELAY Texas at 1-800-735-2989 or mail your request to P.O. Box 3827, Beaumont, Texas 77704.

Consideration of Experience:

The City may consider all related education and/or experience in determining the applicant's minimum qualifications and starting salary.