Overview:
POSITION TITLE (Oracle title)
COURIER
WORKING TITLE
Courier
SCHOOL/DEPARTMENT
Purchasing
LOCATION
Rock Quarry Rd.
Office Complex, Raleigh, NC
PAY GRADE
Noncertified Grade 19
FLSA STATUS
Nonexempt
ELIGIBILITY FOR EMPLOYMENT CONTRACT
No
WORK WEEK SCHEDULE
Monday-Friday
POSITION PURPOSE:
Delivers US mail, interoffice mail, and packages to schools and departments on assigned delivery routes for WCPSS.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs)
Knowledge of Microsoft Office, specifically Word and Excel; Google Docs;
Effective time management skills;
Ability to communicate clearly and concisely both in oral and written form using a variety of communication techniques and tools to ensure the appropriate flow of information, collaborative efforts, and feedback;
Ability to follow written and oral instructions;
Ability to work independently and with limited supervision;
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with school system staff.
EDUCATION, TRAINING, AND EXPERIENCE
High school diploma or equivalent.
CERTIFICATION AND LICENSE REQUIREMENTS
Must hold and maintain a valid motor vehicle operator’s license according to the State of North Carolina requirements.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
Operates a motor vehicle for drop off and removal of US mail, interoffice mail, and packages between WCPSS schools and departments according to an assigned delivery route.
Performs sorting duties for mail and packages to most efficiently meet the daily scheduled route.
Maintains a high degree of safety while driving the route.
Performs various duties as assigned when route demands necessitate; ensures mail room and delivery vehicle is kept clean and orderly.
Performs daily safety and operational checks of vehicles and equipment to maintain appropriate standards.
Maintains logs of all critical deliveries for custody control purposes.
Perform other related duties, as assigned.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
This position operates in a warehouse environment.
Work requires exposure to variable weather elements when making deliveries.
It is also performed in a normal warehouse environment with variable temperature and moderate noise levels.
The position, at times, must be able to come into direct contact with school system staff, staff members of external agencies, and the community.
Work is considered strenuous physical work, requiring the exertion of up to 25 pounds of force.
The work frequently requires driving automotive equipment.
EFFECTIVE DATE: 10/2023
DISCLAIMER: The above statements are intended to describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this position.
They are not intended to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and skills required by the employees assigned to this position.
This description may be revised by HR and approved at any time.