Courier

Position Purpose

This position involves the preparation of materials for postal mailings or courier service and the careful and prompt delivery and pickup of letters, legal instruments, materials, and packages to various locations within a governmental jurisdiction. Employees are required to lift packages weighing up to seventy pounds and to operate a motor vehicle in the performance of courier duties. The employee reports directly to and works under direct supervision of a higher-level supervisor. Supervision of others is not normally a characteristic of the class. Does related work as required.

Compensation/Pay Range: $16.40/hr. (negotiable based on experience)

Benefits

Qualifies for District contribution to Health/Vision and/or Dental Insurance

Yes No

Qualifies for Paid Personal Time

Yes No

Qualifies for Paid Sick Time

Yes No

Qualifies for Paid Vacation Time

Yes No

Schedule: Full-time Part-time

10-month (works student calendar)

12-month

Paid hours/day: 8.0

Essential Job Functions

• Operates a motor vehicle in the performance of delivery and pickup services along an assigned route;
• Delivers and receives interdepartmental mail, including letters, memoranda, directives, questionnaires, reports, etc.;
• Delivers payroll to school or departments;
• Delivers postage stamps and bus tokens;
• Delivers materials and packages;
• Delivers and makes bank deposits;
• Serves legal instruments and notifications on individuals or organizations;
• Verifies service of legal instruments and notifications by securing signed receipt;
• Prepares and processes outgoing mail for delivery by the United States Postal Service;
• Sorts, bundles, and arranges mail, materials, and packages according to established route order;
• Performs mailroom functions as required.
  
  

Additional Duties

• Perform any other related duties as assigned.
  
  

Note: The above description is illustrative of tasks and responsibilities. It is not meant to be all inclusive of every task or responsibility.

Equipment

Use standard office equipment, such as personal computers and copiers.

Travel Requirements

Travel between schools, or between schools and central offices, is required.

Knowledge, Skills And Abilities

Working knowledge of the City and County road system; working knowledge of the locations of City and County governmental buildings; working knowledge of United States Postal Regulations; ability to operate a motor vehicle in a safe and defensive manner; ability to follow an assigned courier route; ability to lift packages weighing up to seventy pounds; ability to follow established guidelines and procedures for processing United States and interdepartmental mail; ability to follow simple oral and written directions; willingness to work in extreme weather conditions; dependability; alertness; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

Physical and Mental Demands, Work Hazards

• Works in standard office and school building environments
  
  

Note: Also see the Summary of Physical, Sensory and Environmental Requirements Needed to Perform Essential Functions for this position.

Qualifications Profile

Minimum qualifications: Completion of the eighth grade.

Possession of a New York State Class *D* driver's license at time of appointment.