Driver II- Logistics

Position Type:

SUPPORT - FACILITIES POSITIONS/DRIVER II (J4101)

Date Posted:

6/27/2024

Location:

PULASKI PARK/LOGISTICS (158013)

Closing Date:

07/12/2024

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BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE: Driver II - Logistics

TITLE CODE: J4101 GRADE: 05/AFSCME

DEFINITION: Under general supervision, drives vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds, automobiles, step vans, light duty trucks, and other vehicles to deliver and pick-up supplies, materials, mail, documents, food, and equipment.

Loads and unloads vehicles. Assists in the operation of a warehouse or related facility. Performs manual labor tasks. Performs other duties as assigned.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES:

Drives vehicles with a gross vehicle weight rating of more than 26,000 pounds. Drives automobiles, step vans, light duty trucks, and other vehicles.

Delivers and picks-up supplies, materials, mail, documents, food, and equipment.

Drives and makes stops along an established route.

Assists material handlers and others in the receipt and storage of items. Pulls, organizes, and prepares items for delivery.

Loads items onto vans, trucks, automobiles, and trailers. Obtains proper signatures for delivery. Inspects equipment and materials returned from loan.

Participates in office and school relocations. Moves and carries furniture and equipment.

Provides assistance to other drivers. Leads material handlers and others as assigned.

Makes minor repairs to equipment. Keeps simple records and logs. Performs various manual labor tasks.

Performs other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education, Training and Experience: Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus two years of warehouse, distribution, or related experience. (Additional experience may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for the required education.)

Licenses and Certificates: Possession of a valid commercial, class B Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required. (The license may require certain endorsements and/or the absence of certain restrictions.)

License must be maintained throughout employment in this position and any other positions that require it.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

Knowledge of warehouse and storage facility operations. Knowledge of the operation of commercial vehicles, automobiles, light trucks, and step vans.

Skill in receiving, storing, and delivering items. Skill in operating commercial vehicles, automobiles, light trucks, and step vans.

Ability to lead material handlers and others. Ability to communicate effectively. Ability to keep records of deliveries and the receipt of items.

PHYSICAL AND ENVIRONMENTAL CONDITIONS:

The work of this class entails the performance of heavy physical labor including bending, stooping, lifting and carrying of very heavy objects and the operation of vehicles and equipment. Work requires exposure to warehouse and shop environments that include exposure to dust, dirt, chemicals, machinery, and equipment.

Duties may require work in freezers and refrigerated food storage units. Work requires the operation of vehicles and travel throughout Baltimore County.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

Persons appointed to this class are subject to call to duty and may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

Persons appointed to this class must be physically qualified to drive a commercial motor vehicle in accordance with Federal Motor Carrier Safety Administration regulations and must remain physically qualified to operate such vehicles throughout their employment. Persons holding a commercial driver's license (CDL) are subject to alcohol and drug testing in accordance with applicable state and federal regulations and Board of Education policy.

FLSA STATUS: Non-exempt

Eligible for membership in the Baltimore County Employees' Retirement System.

This document describes the duties and responsibilities of a position. It shall not be held to exclude duties not referenced nor limit the right of management to assign work to employees.

Citizenship, residency or work VISA in United States required.

GRADE: Grade 05 on the AFSCME Pay Scale, $18.61 - $26.47 per hour

Application Instructions

Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with the Baltimore County Public Schools.

• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former managers, supervisors, mentors and/or university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted.

• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.

• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation.
  
  A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $109.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.

• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.

• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.

• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to hire.

• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.

• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.

• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Contact Information

Chekesha Smith

Baltimore County Public Schools

Office of Staffing

6901 N Charles Street, Bldg E

Towson, MD 21204

Ph:443.809.7872