MS Route Driver

Mail Services Llc; Urbandale (IA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Part time

Job summary

Mail Services LLC in Urbandale, IA is seeking a part-time Route Driver to pick up and deliver mail on assigned routes, ensuring timely, accurate handling and safe operations.

You will maintain the vehicle, follow safety rules, and assist with USPS mailings, with a weekday schedule of 1:15 PM–5:15 PM and occasional weekend work.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• 1–3 months related experience and/or training preferred.
• Current driver's license and/or pallet jack certification required.
• Less than 3 moving violations in past 5 years; no at-fault accidents in past 3 years; no DWI in past 5 years.

Responsibilities

• Picks up mail on assigned routes and delivers to customers.
• Maintains vehicle interior and exterior in clean, safe condition.
• Performs routine vehicle maintenance and reports issues.
• Ensures accuracy of mail piece counts and paperwork.
• Delivers mail to USPS with required paperwork and deadlines.
• Notifies supervisor of service issues or discrepancies.
• Dresses in uniform and maintains professional appearance.
• Assists in loading/unloading mail and supplies as needed.

Skills

Route driving

Clean driving record

Safety-minded

Punctuality

Education

High school diploma or GED

1–3 months related experience and/or training

Tools

Pallet jack certification

Job description

Summary/Objective:Picks up and/or delivers customers' mail or associated materials or inventory in a timely, safe and efficient manner and delivers same to company for processing. Delivers mail to U.S. Postal Service by deadlines established in agreement(s) between U.S. Postal Service and Company.Route Driver Job Responsibilities:Picks up mail on assigned routes, responding to all customer requests.Maintains assigned vehicle interior and exterior in a clean and safe manner.Performs routine maintenance on truck and informs Transportation Manager or Maintenance Coordinator of actual or suspected malfunctions.Operates vehicle in a safe manner in accordance with all applicable traffic laws, rules and regulations; recognizes safety is the top priority.Reports all vehicle accidents according to Company policies and procedures.Performs quality checks on customer mail looking for metering accuracy, meter marks and date verification in accordance with Company standards, policies and procedures.Verifies that the customer piece count sheet is accurate, legible and fully completed.Prepares orange piece count sheet on presort mail when a piece count sheet is not provided, and records information on drivers' error log sheet.Notifies appropriate quality control staff upon arrival with mail of any actual or suspected errors or discrepancies.Delivers client supplies as needed when on route or as otherwise directed.Dresses in uniform and acts in a courteous, professional manner.Maintains a clean and neat personal appearance.Upon return to Company, unloads mail and materials from vehicles in accordance with Company standards, policies and procedures.Delivers mail to U.S. Postal Service with all applicable paperwork.Listens to and reports all service complaints to Transportation Manager.Maintains a safe and clean work environment.Abides by all safety rules.Abides by all Company guidelines and rules as contained in the Employment Handbook.Maintains positive customer, vendor and employee relations.Promotes proper Company image.Maintains confidentiality of all information.Keeps Transportation Manager informed of pertinent issues.Assists in palletizing and wrapping mail prior to loading for delivery to USPS.Delivers mail to USPS including all applicable paperwork.Coordinates release of mail by USPS DMEU employees in a professional, courteous and respectful manner.Other Duties as assigned by the supervisor/manager.Route Driver Work Hours/Shifts Available:Part Time.Schedule: Monday – Friday, approximately 1:15 PM-5:15 PM, occasional weekend work may be required.About UsMail Services was founded to satisfy the desire of businesses to be free of the confusing, time-consuming and costly chore of preparing direct mail. Our professional staff works with cutting-edge technology to prepare your newsletters, advertising, statements and routine documents for bulk delivery to clients all around the globe.We are proud to provide stellar products and services to our valued customers. We listen to what businesses need to help them grow and then develop new services to meet those needs. Today, Mail Services processes millions of mail pieces each year and offers a fleet of courier vehicles to get your local and regional packages wherever they need to go.Equal Opportunity EmployerMail Services LLC is an equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to providing equal employment opportunities to all qualified applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, age, disability, genetic information, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable federal, state, or local law.What will you need as a Route Driver?High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.Current driver's license and/or pallet jack certification.Less than 3 moving violations in the past 5 years. No accidents wherein the employee was at fault in the past 3 years. No DWI within last 5 years. Must be eligible to be covered by Company's business and auto insurance policy. Must be able to pass a background check in accordance to Mail Services guidelines.While performing the duties of the job, the employee is regularly required to stand; walk; use hands to finger, handle, or feel and reach with hands and arms. The employee must regularly lift and/or move up to 70 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and distance vision