Driver I, Operations

BALTIMORE COUNTY PUBLIC SCHOOLS

JOB TITLE : Driver I, Operations

REPORTS TO: Field Representative

DEFINITION : Under general supervision, drives 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 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. Pulls trailer(s) to deliver lifts. Trains staff how to use the lifts. 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.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS :

Education, Training, and Experience : Possession of a high school diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus one year 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 class C Maryland driver's license or an equivalent is required.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :

• Knowledge of warehouse and storage facility operations. Knowledge of the operation of automobiles, light trucks, and step vans.
• Skill in receiving, storing, and delivering items. Skill in operating 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 moderate to 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. Work requires the operation of vehicles and travel throughout Baltimore County.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT :
Persons appointed to this class are designated as Essential-As-Needed and are required to work when schools and/or offices are closed during adverse weather conditions or any other emergency when contacted and directed to do so. In addition, they are subject to call to duty and may be required to work beyond their normally scheduled hours with little or no advanced notice.

FLSA : 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 04 on the AFSCME Pay Scale, $13.86 - $19.71 per hour

Application Instructions
Please read and carefully follow the instructions provided below.

• Applicants are required to have a completed application on file for employment with Baltimore County Public Schools (BCPS). Each time an applicant applies to a job with BCPS, the application must be resubmitted. If an applicant started an application with BCPS in the past and at a later date decides to apply for additional positions, it is the applicant's responsibility to review the entire application and ensure that all data is up to date (for example, the applicant may need to add additional schooling or certifications, an additional work experience, or provide updated references). The applicant must remember to review the entire application each time for accuracy and submit each time for a new or different vacancy.
• Professional references must be submitted to complete your application. Examples of professional references include current and former principals, supervisors, managers, mentor teachers and university/college supervisors. Personal references from colleagues, friends, community members, etc. will not be accepted. Applicants should notify their reference proactively to inform them they will receive a form via email through a MAILBOT email address from Baltimore County Public Schools. Applicants should also inform their reference(s) of the job they are applying to.
• Be sure to account for all periods of employment and unemployment, including student teaching and internship experience, and include names, addresses, and telephone numbers of employers.
• Be sure to answer all criminal background questions. If you answer "yes" to any of the criminal background questions you must provide a written explanation. A criminal offense does not necessarily exclude an applicant from employment with BCPS. Factors such as passage of time since the offense, the nature of the violation, and the extent of rehabilitation will be taken into consideration.

Pre-Employment Requirements:

• All persons employed by the Baltimore County Public Schools, regular and temporary, are required to be fingerprinted and have a criminal background investigation (State of Maryland, Senate Bill 315, effective October 1, 1986) completed. The fee charged for fingerprinting is $81.00. An identification card will be issued which must be shown prior to employment.
• Anyone offered employment is required to provide proper identification and documentation of eligibility for employment in the US.
• If you have military experience you will be asked to provide a copy of DD214.
• Official transcripts for all higher education must be received prior to contract signing.
• Some positions will require employees to undergo a physical examination and/or drug testing.
• All newly hired personnel must attend a Badges and Benefits session.
• Additional job verification will be required for salary credit.

Non-Discrimination Statement

The Board of Education of Baltimore County does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, marital status, sexual orientation, gender identity, genetic information, disability, or veteran status in matters affecting employment or in providing access to educational programs or activities and provides equal access to the Boy Scouts and other designated youth groups. Inquiries regarding the Board's nondiscrimination policies should be directed to: EEO Officer, Office of Equal Employment Opportunity, Baltimore County Public Schools, 6901 Charles Street, Building B, Towson, Maryland 21204 (443-809-8937). There is a compliance officer responsible for identifying, preventing, and remedying prohibited harassment concerning students. Complaints of harassment should be directed to the executive director, Department of School Safety and Security, 9610 Pulaski Park Drive, Suite 219, Baltimore, Maryland 21220 (443-809-4360).

Contact Information
Chekesha Smith, HR Analyst
Office of Staffing
6901 Charles Street, Building E
Towson, Maryland 21204
Phone: 443-809-7872
Fax: 410-887-7876
Email: csmith42@bcps.org