Delivery Driver SUBSTITUTE ONLY

PLEASE NOTE: THIS IS FOR A TEMPORARY ASSIGNMENT. SHIFT HOURS ARE 5:30AM - 1:30 PM. BASIC FUNCTION:

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor participate in a variety of delivery and distribution functions; drive a vehicle to various locations to pick up and deliver items mail food and supplies.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES:

ESSENTIAL DUTIES:

Participate in a variety of delivery and distribution functions; load and unload shipments of items and supplies; assure proper and timely distribution of items and supplies

Drive a vehicle to various locations along assigned routes to pick up and deliver items mail food and supplies; distribute items and supplies to appropriate personnel; inspect shipments to assure compliance with school site specifications

Place food items in racks coolers or freezers as required; assure proper temperature of food items; rotate perishable and nonperishable inventory as needed; assure food shipments are not spoiled or damaged; assure distribution activities comply with safety and sanitation requirements

Sort weigh package stamp meter and assure mail items as needed; learn and apply appropriate related postal regulations including bulk express and certified mail; participate in bulk mailing activities; calculate fees; prepare related paperwork

Assist in daily inventories to determine leftover food item and supply quantities as assigned; compare inventory levels with food service records to verify accuracy

Operate a variety of standard warehouse and delivery equipment including food carts forklifts pallet jacks hand trucks and dollies; operate a postage meter scale and other mailroom machines equipment and tools as assigned; operate a variety of office equipment

Pick up and deliver mailings and collected monies according to established procedures as required

Maintain a variety of records related to food items supplies orders inventory temperature monies and assigned activities

Communicate with personnel and various outside agencies to exchange information coordinate activities and resolve issues or concerns

Maintain stock vehicles and warehouse in a safe clean and orderly condition; maintain mailroom equipment and arrange for repairs as necessary

Perform periodic vehicle safety inspections; check and replenish air and fluid levels as appropriate

OTHER DUTIES:
Perform related duties as assigned

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES:

KNOWLEDGE OF:
Methods practices procedures and terminology used in warehouse distribution and delivery operations
Traffic laws defensive driving techniques and rules of the road
Proper loading and unloading of trucks
Operation of a truck forklift pallet jack dolly hand truck and other warehouse equipment
Sanitation and safety practices related to handling and transporting food
Storage and rotation of perishable foods
Oral and written communication skills
Interpersonal skills using tact patience and courtesy
Inventory practices and procedures
Record-keeping techniques
Proper lifting techniques
Health and safety regulations
Mathematical calculations

ABILITY TO:
Operate a truck forklift pallet jack dolly hand truck and other warehouse equipment
Oversee and participate in a variety of service distribution functions
Drive a vehicle to various locations to pick up and deliver items and supplies
Load and unload shipments of items and supplies
Follow and assure compliance with health and sanitation requirements
Conduct daily inventories and order appropriate supplies
Assure proper temperature of food items
Observe legal and defensive driving practices
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing
Meet schedules and time lines
Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others
Add subtract multiply and divide quickly and accurately
Work independently with little direction
Maintain various records related to work performed
Observe health and safety regulations

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Any combination equivalent to: graduation from high school and one year experience delivering supplies in a warehouse environment

LICENSES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS:

Valid California drivers license
Valid Forklift Certification
Good DMV driving record and ability to maintain insurability under the Districts vehicle insurance policy
Incumbents in this classification are subject to federal drug and alcohol testing requirements

WORKING CONDITIONS:

ENVIRONMENT:
Indoor and outdoor work environment
Driving a vehicle to conduct work
Regular exposure to fumes dust and odors

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate various warehouse equipment
Sitting or standing for extended periods of time
Lifting carrying pushing or pulling objects typically weighing 75 100 pounds
Reaching overhead above the shoulders and horizontally
Bending at the waist kneeling and crouching
Heavy physical labor
Seeing to read a variety of documents

HAZARDS:
Traffic hazards

EXAMINATION INFORMATION:
The first step in the examination process is the application screening and whether or not the candidate meets the minimum qualifications listed.
The testing process may consist of a written exam; an oral exam; a performance exam; a structured interview (SI); a qualification appraisal interview (QAI); an evaluation of training & experience/education (T&E) and/or any combination thereof.
ONLY the No Child Left Behind (NCLB) test requires and is mandated to have a passing score of 70 on each of the three parts of the test.
All other tests will have a passing score set between 50 and 99 depending of a variety of factors affecting that specific recruitment.
All candidates must pass the first examination process to be invited to the next step/test in the process.
As the testing process consists of a minimum of two examination processes; the weight of each those processes may be determined at any step in the processes.
Qualified candidates will be notified of the date time and place of the examination(s)/test(s).
Candidates will be notified of the minimum pass points/test score for each examination and/or test in the examination process.

OTHER: Proof of identification for completion of Form I-9 Employment Eligibility Verification must be submitted at the time of processing for employment.

SALARIES: All salaries as stated are based on present information and are subject to change. Appointments are made at the minimum salary shown in the posting and increases are granted at intervals based on anniversary date.

Notification of Non-Discrimination Policy
The Berkeley Unified School District is committed to fostering a positive working environment for its employees. Accordingly BUSD practices shall be free from discrimination harassment intimidation and bullying of any employee based on an employees actual race color ancestry national origin ethnic group identification age religion marital status physical or mental disability sex sexual orientation gender gender identity or gender expression; the perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

The Board also prohibits retaliation against any district employee or job applicant who complains testies or in any way participates in the districts complaint procedures instituted pursuant to this policy.

The following employee has been designated to handle questions and complaints of alleged discrimination regarding Board Policy 4030:

Compliance Officer and Title IX Coordinator
2020 Bonar Street Room 116
Berkeley CA 94702
Phone:
Email: