Package Delivery Driver

Contract: 3-4 month contract with possibility for extension.

Location: Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - ONSITE

Pay: $43.69 per hour

• This is a physical, fast-paced position that involves continual entry and exit of vehicles, lifting, lowering, and carrying packages weighing 25-35 lbs (up to 50 lbs). The driver will make 50-150 stops per day using a handheld scanner to track deliveries, driving on hilly terrain with narrow roads and tight turns on the Berkeley Lab site.
• Vehicles used include medium-sized package vans and acting as a lumper/loader on liftgate trucks. Specialized equipment 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 Haz Mat and airbrake endorsements.
• Safety and material handling practices and procedures must be demonstrated and complied with LBNL and Facilities policies and safety guidelines.

• Class 'B' California Commercial Driver's license with Haz Mat and airbrake endorsements and a current medical card.
• Minimum one year of paid or regularly assigned package delivery driving experience.
• Excellent customer service, communication, and driving skills.
• Compliance with Department of Transportation (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and the Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
• Knowledge of applicable State and Federal vehicle codes and transport laws governing the vehicle operated, load carried, and driver responsibilities.
• Knowledge of California Vehicle Code pertaining to operation of medium-size package vans, liftgate trucks, and forklifts (5 tons maximum).
• Experience operating medium-size package vans, liftgate trucks, and forklifts (5-ton maximum) and ability to obtain forklift operator certification upon hire.
• Physical ability to walk, lift up to 50 lbs, carry, push, pull, climb, stoop, crouch, reach, handle, and use fingers; ability to speak, hear, and see.
• Ability to load and unload materials of varying types and sizes using a forklift when necessary.
• Proficiency in unsafe traffic conditions (hilly terrain, narrow roadways, backing).
• Experience with cargo handling and documentation procedures.
• Expertise in equipment tie-down and proper weight distribution.
• Experience with pre-trip preparation and vehicle inspection procedures.
• Strong organizational skills and the ability to work independently or in teams, develop own work methods, use initiative and judgment, and make decisions within the scope of work.
• Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and to work in a flexible changing work environment.
• Strong interpersonal skills and ability to effectively interact with team members and customers.
• Ability to follow processes, procedures, and policies.

• Basic knowledge of computers.
• Familiarity with LBNL onsite and remote delivery locations, DOT safety standards, Property Management system, iBox Barcode System, and tie-down equipment loads.