Substitute Van Mail Driver

Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit; Walnutport (Northampton County); On-site; USD 30,000 - 40,000; Part time

Job summary

A local educational institution is seeking a Van Mail Driver responsible for delivering materials to partner agencies and locations. The ideal candidate must have a high school diploma or GED, a valid driver's license, and strong interpersonal and organizational skills. Responsibilities include safely operating a van, organizing deliveries, and maintaining accurate records. The role requires physical abilities such as lifting and effective communication. This position is located in Walnutport, PA, and offers an opportunity to support educational functions.

Qualifications

• Ability to operate a dolly and cart effectively.
• Ability to lift at least 50 pounds.
• Ability to work in a team environment.

Responsibilities

• Load, deliver, and unload instructional materials and equipment.
• Operate a van safely.
• Organize and pack materials for delivery.

Skills

Valid driver's license

Knowledge of computer skills

Interpersonal skills

Oral and written communication skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Job Details

• Position Type: SUBSTITUTE - NON PDE CERTIFIED / SUBSTITUTE VAN MAIL DRIVER
• Date Posted: 12/12/2024
• Location: Walnutport, PA

Position Definition

The Van Mail Driver is responsible for delivering materials to and from CLIU #21 partner agencies and CLIU #21 locations.

Relationship

The Van Mail Driver shall be directly responsible to the Supervisor of Operations.

Qualifications

Education/Experience:

• High school diploma or GED.

Skills/Knowledge:

• Possesses a valid driver’s license.
• Possesses a driving record free of moving violations, preferred.
• Demonstrates basic knowledge of computer skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to maintain complete confidentiality.
• Demonstrates the ability to work in a team environment.
• Demonstrates excellent interpersonal skills, demonstrated by patience, understanding, and congeniality.
• Demonstrates excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Demonstrates the ability to organize, plan, and manage job responsibilities in order to complete assignments with minimal supervision.
• Demonstrates the ability to complete tasks with attention to detail and accuracy.
• Demonstrates the skills to provide the highest level of customer service, with patience and knowledge of the department’s services.
• Attends work regularly at assigned work hours subject to lawful leave rights and responsibilities.

Physical:

• Ability to operate a dolly and cart effectively.
• Ability to lift an item of at least 50 pounds and carry it up a flight of stairs.
• Ability to stand, bend, stoop, sit, lift, reach, and communicate (vision, hearing, and speech) to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.
• Ability to independently ambulate in and around work areas.
• Ability to travel to and from assigned work locations without employer support.
• Ability to exhibit appropriate manual dexterity to effectively carry out functions, duties, and responsibilities.

Authority

The Van Mail Driver will have the authority to perform all functions listed below in accordance with established policies and procedures.

Functions/Duties/Responsibilities

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function/duty/responsibility at acceptable standards. In accordance with both state and/or federal law, reasonable accommodations will be considered upon employee request.

Essential:

• Loads, delivers, and unloads instructional materials and equipment between the CLIU #21 and participating school districts, outlying CLIU #21 affiliated offices, and educational/commercial centers (WLVT, etc.).
• Operates a van with a maximum degree of safety.
• Organizes and packs materials (including interoffice mail, instructional media, equipment, and supplies) by delivery destination based on daily request.
• Works with the mailroom to ensure all interoffice mail is picked up from CLIU #21 mail bins and delivered to the appropriate site.
• Maintains a folder for substitute van drivers that includes up-to-date van delivery schedule, route itinerary with directions, van codes, and Job Description.
• Picks up and delivers supplies, as needed, and completes appropriate paperwork.
• Maintains current and accurate records of delivery operations, including timesheets and other tracking forms, as needed.
• Delivers supplies to CLIU #21 locations.
• Delivers and picks up supplies, equipment, etc., as directed by the Supervisor of Operations.
• Delivers and picks up other items, as needed, to support the functions of the Carbon Lehigh Intermediate Unit #21.
• Responsible for communicating any schedule changes, including personal days, vacation days, and sick days, to the Supervisor of Operations so that arrangements can be made for substitute van drivers.

Secondary:

• This Job Description in no way states or implies that these are the only duties to be performed by the employee occupying this position. Employees will be required to perform other duties as assigned.