Driver / Courier

Overview

Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Driver / Courier to be responsible for the pickup and delivery of United States Postal Service mail and parcels designated for the Pentagon and Mark Center screening facilities. Following prescribed guidelines, the Driver / Courier will facilitate the accountability and timely delivery of mail and parcels for the government customer.

Responsibilities

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Operate 16’ Class 6 truck in high traffic areas in the National Capitol Region. Complete initial and annual safe driver training.
• Obey all traffic laws and operate vehicle in a safe and responsible manner.
• Perform daily maintenance check on assigned vehicle and document findings. Notify supervisor of any maintenance needs.
• Complete daily vehicle logs (mileage, start / stop times, destinations) for review and endorsement by the Operations & Training Manager.
• Adhere to prescribed driving routes. Notify supervisor of any deviation due to traffic or other delays.
• Pick-up and deliver large volumes of mail and parcels (including Certified, Priority, and Registered mail) from the United States Postal Service office location in Washington, . to the Mark Center in Northern Virginia. Follow strict pick-up and delivery times.
• Visually inspect mail and parcels for suspicious characteristics and appropriately react to suspected hazardous items.
• Move heavy All-Purpose Carts in a dock environment and load / unload on assigned truck.
• Maintain 100% accountability of mail and parcels using a handheld scanning device and tracking software. Synchronize scanning devices with the government database.
• Assist security personnel and mail screening personnel with x-ray operations.
• Receive mail and parcels from various couriers at the Mark Center dock wearing prescribed PPE.
• Assist with commercial carrier parcel receiving as needed.
• Assist mail screening personnel with housekeeping duties as needed (sweeping, mopping, trash removal, .
• Assist mail screening personnel with morning mail release duties, as needed.
• Transport the delivery truck to and from scheduled maintenance appointments, which may require working beyond normal scheduled hours.
• Utilize appropriate customer relations skills when interacting with USPS and government personnel.

Qualifications

Skills / Qualifications :  Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record; previous professional driving experience is preferred; attention to detail and accuracy; solid judgment and decision-making ability; excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills; ability to read maps and follow GPS; basic computer knowledge.

Education and Experience : Minimum of a high school diploma, or equivalent, required for employment; one (1) year minimum driving medium-duty trucks; military, CBRNE, and physical security experience is highly desirable.

DoD Installation Access : This position requires access to secure building and parking areas. Candidate must be able to qualify for and obtain access.

Clearance Requirements : The candidate must be able to acquire and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Must be a . citizen.

Physical requirements : While performing the duties of this position, the employee must, at a minimum, be able to meet the following physical requirements.