TRUCK DRIVER

About the role

Under general supervision, is responsible for loading, transporting, and unloading goods, materials, and other items among the schools and various Board-owned facilities; performs related duties as required. Position is within the Warehouse & Delivery Services department in Columbus, Ohio.

Responsibilities

• Operates a truck in connection with the transportation of new, refinished and used furniture, band and other equipment and supplies.
• Loads, transports, and unloads library books and textbooks, mail, and educational and audio-visual materials in regularly assigned areas or to other assignments as directed.
• Loads, transports, and unloads excess or unserviceable supplies and equipment at designated locations for disposal, storage, or repair.
• Loads, transports, and unloads materials, equipment, and packaged/case food products to and from the Food Production Center and schools as assigned.
• Loads and unloads truck at warehouse and other locations.
• Uses forklifts, speed boxes, power tailgates, pallet jacks, dollies, and other material handling equipment in loading and unloading trucks.
• Works as a helper or laborer riding with another driver to assist in loading or unloading large or heavy loads.

Requirements

• One (1) year of experience operating a two and a half (2 1/2) ton or larger truck, which also includes experience loading and unloading materials.
• Possession of a valid Class B Commercial Driver's License; Class A License is acceptable.

Skills

• Thorough knowledge of motor vehicle operating laws.
• Considerable knowledge of safety procedures associated with operation of a motor vehicle.
• Considerable knowledge of safety practices and procedures associated with lifting and moving heavy cargo.
• Skill in driving a truck of two and a half (2 1/2) tons or larger.
• Ability to understand and carry out written and oral instructions.
• Ability to operate mechanical equipment.
• Ability to operate a motor vehicle.
• Ability to read maps.
• Ability to locate pick-up and delivery locations for supplies and equipment.
• Ability to diagnose minor truck mechanical problems.
• Ability to develop and maintain effective working relationships with others.
• Ability to lift and carry items weighing more than fifty (50) pounds.
• Ability to exert up to one hundred (100) pounds of force.
• Ability to climb into and out of trucks.
• Ability to work in all types of weather.
• Ability to climb stairs.
• Ability to operate a computer or tablet.

Pay

$20.22 hourly.