Vehicle Equipment / Operator I -Temporary

North Carolina; Raleigh (NC); On-site; USD 2,149,056; Part time

Job summary

A state agency in Raleigh, NC, is seeking a Vehicle/Equipment Operator I to operate state vehicles and deliver laboratory specimens. This is a temporary position with a pay rate of $15.60 per hour, requiring a high school diploma or equivalent. Candidates should be prepared for heavy lifting and working irregular hours, including weekends and holidays.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Must possess necessary licenses or certifications.

Responsibilities

• Pick up and deliver time sensitive laboratory specimens.
• Drive inner city and statewide routes using state vehicles.
• Sort and package mail for courier route delivery.

Skills

Ability to work with computers

Ability to operate tracking system software

Heavy lifting

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

**Agency**Office of State Human Resources**Division**Temporary Solutions**Job Classification Title**Vehicle/Equipment Operator I (S)**Position Number****Grade**NC04To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.**Description of Work****Knowledge Skills and Abilities/Management Preferences****This is a temporary position and there are no leave or retirement benefits offered with this position. Temporary employees who work an annual average oF 30 or more hours per week may be eligible For health insurance coverage under the High-Deductible Health Plan (HDHP). For more information on Health Benefits offered visit** **.****Visit** **For** **employment** **information.****Note: Permanent and time-limited NC State Government employees must separate from their permanent or time- limited position in order to work in a temporary position. All temporaries are limited to one NC State Government temporary assignment at a time.****Individuals hired into a temporary State job must be Fully qualified For the job. OSHR supports the Governor's Job Ready initiative and seeks to expand a temporary's skill set to enhance their qualifications For State government and private sector jobs. Exposure to an agency's culture, process, procedures, and potential learning opportunities can provide valuable experience to those who may seek permanent employment with the state.****This temporary position is located in Raleigh, NC - Wake County.****Job Order Hourly Rate of Pay: $15.60 (Based on education and/or years oF relevant work experience reflected on the application).**This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Administration.This is a recurring job posting for our Night and Medical Courier Driver positions who are mission critical to allow the MSC to continue operating without affecting the service we provide to all state agencies. This position is responsible for collecting and delivering mail from all agencies across the state, especially the Time Sensitive Biohazard samples from all state laboratories that need to go to the NC State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh. All these samples must be picked up and delivered to the State Laboratory every day as agreed. New driver will provide coverage for the MSC Raleigh location in addition to our HUB’s locations in Statesville, Roanoke Rapids, and Richland Some of the temporary employee duties include:* Picking up and delivering time sensitive laboratory specimens.* Driving inner city and statewide routes using state trucks and vans. Transporting large containers of mail.* Weighing and metering mail. Mechanical and manual sorting of large quantities of mail. Creating manifest of signature mail.* Heavy lifting may be required.* Sorting mail by 4-6 digit numbers mailing codes. Bundling mail for courier route delivery. Additional duties as assigned.**Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification. The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.** **Management Preferences*** Ability to work with computers and download files.* Ability to operate a tracking system software to track accountable mail.* Clean and maintain work areas and equipment.* Work during weekends and Holidays as needed.* Maintain data logs throughout routes.**Minimum Education and Experience**Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Requirements Must possess necessary licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.**EEO Statement**The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.**Recruiter:**Anthony Walsh**Recruiter Email:**[e-mail]