Package Delivery Driver

Job Description

Job Description

1-2 month contract with possibility for extension

Location - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - ONSITE

PAY - $43.69 per hour

Please reply with your resume.

This is a physical, fast-paced, position that involves continual entering and exiting of vehicles, lifting, lowering, and carrying packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs and may weigh up to 50 lbs. Ability to make between 50-150 stops per day utilizing a handheld scanner to track the deliveries. Drive on hilly terrain with narrow roads and tight turns on the Berkeley Lab site.

Vehicles utilized for deliveries include driving medium-sized package vans and acting as lumper/loader on liftgate trucks. Specialized equipment utilized includes pallet jacks, hand carts, and forklifts.

The incumbent is required to practice a strong commitment to safety and possess a DOT Hazmat certification. A minimum of a Class “B” license is required with HazMat and airbrake endorsements.

Demonstrate safe driving and material handling practices and procedures. Comply with LBNL and Facilities policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

• This is a physical, fast-paced, position that involves continual entering and exiting of vehicles, lifting, lowering, and carrying packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs and may weigh up to 50 lbs. Ability to make between 50-150 stops per day utilizing a handheld scanner to track the deliveries. Drive on hilly terrain with narrow roads and tight turns on the Berkeley Lab site. Vehicles utilized for deliveries include driving medium-sized package vans and acting as lumper/loader on liftgate trucks. Specialized equipment utilized includes pallet jacks, hand carts, and forklifts. The incumbent is required to practice a strong commitment to safety and possess a DOT Hazmat certification. A minimum of a Class "B" license is required with HazMat and airbrake endorsements.
• ​Demonstrate safe driving and material handling practices and procedures. Comply with LBNL and Facilities policies and procedures and safety guidelines.

Required:

● At a minimum possess a Class B California Commercial Driver's license, WITH HazMat and

airbrake endorsements, and current medical card.

● Equivalent to one year of paid or regularly assigned package delivery driving experience in a job.

● Package Delivery Drivers must have excellent customer service, communication, and driving

skills.

● Ability to comply with and maintain compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT)

requirements and Workplace Substance Abuse Program.

● Knowledge of applicable State and Federal vehicle codes and transport laws governing the

vehicle operated, load carried, and driver responsibilities.

● Demonstrated knowledge of the rules of safe driving and the provisions of the State of

California Vehicle Code pertaining to operation of vehicles described in the appropriate class

(a 2-axle vehicle).

● Demonstrated experience and ability to operate medium size package vans, liftgate trucks

(2-axle vehicles), and forklifts (5 tons maximum weight capacity) and obtain forklift operator

certification upon hire.

● Ability to walk, lift (up to 50lb), carry, push, and pull; climb, stoop, and crouch; reach, handle,

and use fingers; speak, hear and see.

● Ability to load and unload materials of varying types and sizes utilizing a forklift (if

necessary) having a carrying capacity of up to five tons.

● Demonstrated ability to operate specified vehicles in unusual traffic conditions, including hilly terrain, narrow roadways, backing, etc.

● Demonstrated experience with cargo handling and documentation procedures.

● Expertise in all areas of equipment tie down and proper weight distribution.

● Demonstrated knowledge and experience in pre-trip preparation and vehicle inspection

procedures.

● Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently or in teams on assignments,

develop own work methods and procedures, use initiative and judgment, and make decisions

within scope of work.

● Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and willingness to work in a flexible,

changing work environment.

● Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with team members and customers and to function well in a team environment.

● Able to follow processes, procedures, and policies.

Desired Qualifications:

● Basic knowledge of computers.

● Familiarity with all LBNL onsite and remote delivery locations, DOT safety standards,

Property Management system, iBox Barcode System, and tying down equipment loads.