Materials Transfer Driver

Location: St. Paul • Full-time, unlimited (permanent) position • Day shift: 7:30 am–4:00 pm, Monday–Friday • Travel required: 60%

About the role

As a Materials Transfer Driver with the Facilities Management Division, you will serve as a vital link for state government operations. Roughly 60% of your day will be spent safely driving a state vehicle to collect and deliver mail across participating state agencies, the legislature, and the general public. When not driving, you will work in the high-energy central mail hub operating postal machinery and sorting/processing outbound USPS mail.

Responsibilities

• Drive a state box van to pick up and deliver mail among state agencies, the legislature, and the public.
• Operate motorized vehicle tailgates in various weather conditions.
• Log and retrieve inventory specifications using basic computer applications (email, spreadsheets, word processing).
• Operate and maintain mailing equipment such as mail inserting machines.
• Sort and process outbound USPS mail in compliance with postal regulations and discount-price requirements.
• Use electric warehouse equipment (e.g., electric pallet jacks, small electric tools).
• Maintain accurate records, manuals, and data files to ensure mail acceptance by USPS.
• Provide customer service to develop effective working relationships with agency staff and the public.

Requirements

• Valid Minnesota Class C Driver’s License (CDL) and acceptable driving record.
• Experience operating a large box van and motorized tailgates.
• Basic computer skills (email, word processing, spreadsheets).
• Data entry and inventory management skills.
• Ability to operate mailing equipment and maintain records.
• Pass a pre-employment physical (CRT test minimum: medium-heavy—able to lift 31–45 lbs frequently, 100–300 reps per hour), DOT drug screen, criminal background check, employment reference checks, and driver’s license check.

Preferred Qualifications

• Experience operating and maintaining mail inserting machines.
• Knowledge of USPS regulations, discount postal prices, and required paperwork/data files.
• Experience with electric pallet jacks and small electric tools.

Pay

$24.49 – $28.01/hour ($51,135 – $58,484/year).

Benefits

• Paid vacation, sick leave, and 12 paid holidays per year.
• Low-cost medical, dental, vision, and prescription drug plans.
• Fertility care (including IVF), diabetes care, and dental/orthodontic coverage for adults and children.
• 6 weeks paid parental leave for newborn or newly adopted children.
• Pension plan providing retirement income after three years of service.
• Employer-paid life insurance and short/long-term disability insurance.
• Tax-free expense accounts for health, dental, and dependent care.
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP) for mental health, relationships, grief, finances, and legal issues.
• Daily living/convenience services (chore services, home repair, trip planning, child/elder care).
• Training, classes, and professional development opportunities.
• Federal Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program eligibility (for qualifying positions).