Driver II- Logistics

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