Messenger Driver #424

US SENATE; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Job summary

The United States Senate is seeking a Messenger Driver to join the Senate's operations team in the Washington, DC area. The role requires driving duties, attention to security and timely delivery across Senate facilities, and the ability to work with staff and officials in a fast-paced environment.

Applicants should have a valid driver's license, a good driving record, and the ability to learn Senate mail routing or traffic routes.

Qualifications

• Possession of a valid driver’s license for at least five years and a good driving record.
• Ability to learn mail routing or traffic routes for governmental buildings in and around Washington, D.C., and assist staff as needed.
• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Skills

Valid driver’s license

Good driving record

Learn mail routing in government bldgs

Skills assessment during hiring

Job description

The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Messenger Driver. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/1VNZQ. This vacancy announcement closes at 11:59pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.

Required Work Experience

• At least one year of relevant work experience operating a motor vehicle.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• Possession of a valid driver’s license for at least five years and a good driving record.
• Ability to learn mail routing or traffic routes for governmental buildings and installations in and around Washington, D.C., and assist staff as needed.
• As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.

Desired Qualifications

• Experience operating passenger vans, large SUVs, shuttle buses, or other government/commercial vehicles in a professional setting.
• Knowledge of the U.S. Capitol complex, Senate office buildings, and surrounding Washington, D.C. roadways.
  Strong customer service and communication skills with the ability to interact professionally with Senators, staff, vendors, and internal stakeholders.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments, prioritize urgent requests, and meet strict deadlines in a fast-paced environment.
• Experience maintaining transportation logs, delivery records, or vehicle inspection reports with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to safely operate vehicles in high-traffic areas, adverse weather conditions, and during special events or emergencies.
• Basic knowledge of vehicle safety inspections and reporting maintenance concerns.
• Ability to work independently with minimal supervision while maintaining accountability and reliability.
• Experience handling sensitive or confidential materials with discretion and professionalism.
• CDL permit or CDL Class B with passenger endorsement preferred but not required.

Working Conditions

• Position requires the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate, and to potentially work from alternate sites.
• Work is primarily performed in a garage or operating passenger vehicles.
• Must be able to safely lift/carry items up to 50 pounds.
• Essential Services are functions and activities that are critical to the continuous operation, security, and support of the United States Senate. These services must remain operational without interruption to ensure the Senate can conduct official business. Positions supporting essential services require employees to be available and prepared to work including during inclement weather, holidays, weekends, late nights, and overnight hours. Due to the nature of Senate operations, essential services, including network operations and infrastructure, cannot be suspended while the Senate is in session, and maintenance activities may be required outside of normal business hours.
• Excepted Services refer to functions and activities that are authorized to continue during a lapse in appropriations because they are necessary to the performance of the Senate’s constitutional functions, address emergency circumstances that imminently threaten the safety of human life or the protection of property, or directly support essential services of the United States Senate. Employees in excepted positions are generally required to work and remain operational during a lapse in appropriations to ensure continuity of critical Senate functions. These positions may involve working non-standard schedules, including nights, weekends, holidays, and extended hours, to maintain uninterrupted service and operational readiness.