Lead Assistant Driver: Mail Services (6:30am-3:00pm)

Lead Assistant Driver:

Mail Services (6:30am-3:00pm)

Job DetailsTitle Code:

Lead Assistant Driver:

Mail Services

JOB SUMMARY

Receives, processes, and delivers US, interoffice, courier mail, and freight to the Central Office and to all Administrative Satellite Offices. Trains and instructs new drivers on the delivery of incoming mail and parcels to Schools and Satellite Offices in specific mail routes throughout Anne Arundel County. Provides general oversight and guidance to the mail drivers.

Additional Work Days/HoursBased on the assignment, the following additional work days and/or hours may be required as needed:

• Summer hours

ESSENTIAL DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES

• Delivers and picks up mail and parcels to and from Satellite Offices.
• Receives, sorts, and delivers all incoming mail and freight throughout the Central Office.
• Picks up incoming bulk mail from the Annapolis Post Office.
• Serves as a back-up mail driver during peak volume periods and/or whenever a driver is unavailable.
• Processes outgoing US mail on a commercial postage machine and ensures adequate postage.
• Ensures mail drivers properly sort, bag, and load all outgoing mail/packages in route order.
• Contacts mail drivers and redirects their routes when situations warrant it.
• Performs other related duties as assigned within the same classification or lower.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education

• High School Diploma or Equivalency Certificate required.

Experience

• Two (2) years experience in mailroom operations receiving mail, sorting, and processing outgoing mail required; and
• One (1) year recent delivery driving experience operating a 22-foot transit-van or similar required; and
• Two (2) years experience providing in-person customer service required; and
• One (1) year experience and/or training in a supervisory capacity preferred; and
• One (1) year experience operating a commercial grade postage meter machine (Pitney Bowes, Hasler) preferred;
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities deemed sufficient to prepare the employee to successfully perform the duties of the position.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics

• Good organizational skills
• Ability to meet deadlines
• Ability to provide good customer service to office tenants and to schools
• Ability to plan, monitor, and coordinate work schedules of subordinates.
• Demonstrated ability to effectively work and communicate with diverse departments and offices.
• Ability to employ business technology tools (e.g. E-mail, AACPS Intranet, electronic benefits enrollment tool, Microsoft Office Suite, etc.).
• Ability to drive at least 100 miles per dayLicenses and CertificationsEmployee must retain active licenses, certifications, and enrollment as a condition of employment.
• Upon hire, Driver's License (DL) Class C Non-Commercial issued by Maryland or State of Legal Residence (MVA/DMV) required.
• Proof of a good driving record required.

Driving Requirements

• Driving is required to conduct bona fide Board business that is within the scope of employment in this position.
• Board Vehicle

LEADERSHIP

ROLELead Worker Duties/Responsibilities

• Trains employees.
• Directs the work of employees.
• Provides feedback to assist the supervisor's assessment of the employee's performance.
• Instructs employees in specific techniques and technical methods to use.
• Performs same type of work as employees the Lead Worker is assigned to lead.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/WORKING

CONDITIONSThe physical demands and working conditions described are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Demands

Standing:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Walking:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Sitting:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Pushing:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Pulling:

under 1/3 percent of the time

• Reaching (with hands and/or arms): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Climbing (Ascend/Descend): under 1/3 percent of the time

Stooping:

under 1/3 percent of the time

Talking:

between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Driving:

over 2/3 percent of the time

• As required by the duties and responsibilities of the position.

VisionThe vision demands with correction described are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.

• No special vision requirements
• Peripheral vision
• Depth perceptionWork EnvironmentLocation
• Office, school or similar indoor environment: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time

Temperature Change:

under 1/3 percent of the timeExposure

• Outdoor weather conditions: between 1/3 and 2/3 percent of the time
• Extreme cold (below 32 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the time
• Extreme heat (above 100 degrees): under 1/3 percent of the timeWeight & ForceLifting and carrying requirements
• Up to 80 pounds: under 1/3 percent of the timeTravel Requirements
• 70% daily day travel within the county Delivers and picks up mail and parcels to and from Satellite Offices.

Employee Safety Statements

• The employee is required to use safety devices and protective equipment in order to minimize the frequency and severity of work-related accidents.
• Ads to safe practices and methods in the operation of equipment and supplies related to the job.
• The employee is responsible for correcting and/or reporting any conditions within an AACPS building or grounds that may be hazardous to employees and students.

JOB INFORMATIONApproved Date:

12/1/2024

Established Date:

1/1/1971

Title Code:

B16328

Title:

DRIVER LEAD ASSISTANT

MAIL SERVICESAlternate Title:

Lead Assistant Driver:

Mail ServicesReports to

Generic:

ForepersonReports to

Specific:

FOREPERSON

MAIL SERVICESORGANIZATIONDivision:

OperationsBusiness Unit:

FacilitiesDepartment:

Operations & Logistics SupportNegotiated Agreement:

American Federation of State, County, & Municipal Employees (AFSCME)

HR JOB INFORMATIONUnit:

IIIDays Worked:

260

FLSA Exemption Status:

Non-ExemptGrade:

AG09 HERE

to view Terms of Employment, Benefits and Salary Scale. Scroll down to locate (Unit 3 - AFSCME)

Essential Job:

Months Worked:

12

Hours Worked:

8

Job Family:

Warehouse/Garage OperationsSub-Function:

DriverVR# 26150