Purchasing Clerk (Mail Route Driver)

Linn County is committed to creating a Customer-Center Culture placing our internal & external customers at the center of everything we do! Why do we do this? We get that question a lot. The answer is simple: We want our customers to have a positive experience. Our co-workers are customers too. Exceptional internal customer satisfaction leads to exceptional customer satisfaction for the public!

Why work at Linn County? 

• Competitive wages with annual pay increases & annual cost of living increase (depending on budget)

• Medical, dental, vision, short & long term disability, and supplemental life insurance

• Iowa Public Employee's Retirement Pension Plan (IPERS)

• Wellness program offering credit on insurance premiums to eligible employees

• On-site fitness centers for $15 per year 

• 100% County paid basic life insurance 

• 12 paid holidays per year

• Training & professional development opportunities

Hourly Wage:

New Hire: $15.27  ·  90 days: $16.05  ·  1 year: $16.87  ·  2 years: $17.80  ·  3 years: $18.74

About Purchasing Clerk (Mail Route Driver):

This is a part-time, 30 hours per week position. Performs general clerical duties of a routine nature. Work is performed under immediate supervision. The Clerk in the Purchasing Department will also assist with daily mailroom operations and deliver/pick up mail following a route schedule. Knows the County's Customer-Centered Culture principles, the County's Mission, Strategic Plan and Core Values and demonstrates a commitment to customer satisfaction for all customers on a regular basis.

• Drives designated County vehicle to deliver/pick up mail following a daily route schedule.

• Operates postage machine by using a touchscreen computer to enter correct mail class and accounting information.

• Operates a scale and computer software to calculate postage for USPS, FedEx, and UPS.

• Answers customer questions regarding postal regulations.

• Weighs, and mails packages.

• Takes all outgoing mail to the Post Office daily.

• Signs for deliveries.

• Fuels route vehicle and maintains vehicle cleanliness.

• Scan, copy, and file correspondence, documents, and other recorded data alphabetically or numerically.

• Answers the telephone and records the identification of callers and their messages; assists and transfers callers to appropriate departments; delivers oral and written messages.

• Receives and sorts incoming and interoffice mail and packages, opens, and distributes to appropriate sections.

• Operates a postage machine.

• Keeps simple records, and copies documents as requested.

• May enter data into a computer program using a keyboard.

• Operates a variety of standard office equipment.

• Orders and delivers supplies as necessary.

• Attends department meetings and training sessions.

• Performs all other related duties as assigned.

• Knows the products they personally produce and the customers of each product. Listens to the "Voice of the Customer "and closes gaps between customer expectations and experience whenever possible.

• High school diploma or equivalent required.

• No previous experience required.

• Valid State of Iowa Driver's License required. For the Clerk (Mail Route Driver) position in Purchasing.

• Some knowledge of clerical procedures and office practices, business English, spelling, and arithmetic.

• Ability to make basic arithmetic computations.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees and the general public.

• Basic computer skills including the ability to type and use email.

• Ability to follow oral and written instructions.

• Ability to lift 20 pounds and occasionally up to 50 pounds.

Special Requirements:

Must pass a County physical examination which includes a drug test after offer of employment.  Regular work attendance required. Must remain awake and aware of surroundings at all times.Monday

• Friday

10 a.m.

• 4:30 p.m.