Mail & Messenger Driver - Chicago

Job

Requisition  Opening Date: 07/29/2026

Closing Date: 08/12/2026

Agency:
Department of Central Management Services Class

Title:

OFFICE ASSISTANT - 30010 Skill Option:
Mail & Messenger Bilingual Option:
None Salary:
Anticipated Starting Salary is $3,935/monthly;
Full Range $3,935 - $5,051/monthly

Job Type: Salaried Category:
Full Time County:
Cook

Number of Vacancies : 1

Bargaining Unit Code: RC014 Clerical Employees, AFSCMEMerit Comp Code:

***** A RESUME IS RECOMMENDED FOR THIS POSITION.****
* This position is a union position; therefore, provisions of the relevant collective bargaining agreement/labor contract apply to the filling of this position.
 All applicants who want to be considered for this position MUST apply electronically through the  website. State of Illinois employees should click the link near the top left to apply through the Success Factors employee career portal.
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Position Summary
 The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Agency Support Division is seeking to hire a highly motivated and professional Mail Messenger Driver to perform mail and messenger duties. This position will sort and deliver mail by routes to various State of Illinois and US Post Office sites. The State of Illinois offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, health Insurance, dental, vision, a deferred compensation plan, paid holidays, as well as other benefits.

We invite all qualified applicants interested in assisting the CMS Agency Support Division to apply for this Office Assistant Mail Messenger Driver position. We are an equal opportunity employer.

Position Essential Functions

 Under general supervision performs general mail and messenger duties for the section.
 Sorts and delivery mail by routes to various State of Illinois and US Post Office sites as operations dictate.
 Picks up outgoing mail from various state office locations and transports to Pontiac, various state sites, and US Post Office as operations dictate.
 Performs basic upkeep and maintenance duties for the central mailroom and for assigned motor vehicle.
 Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

Minimum Qualifications

 Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
 Requires one (1) year of related office experience.

Preferred Qualifications

 Prefers one (1) year of professional experience operating larger vehicles in high volume traffic situations.
 Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing efficiency and time-management skills by sticking to a strict schedule.
 Prefers one (1) year of professional experience in a detail-oriented work environment.
 Prefers one (1) year of professional experience complying with office practices, procedures, and programs.
 Prefers one (1) year of professional experience successfully following both oral and written instructions.
 Conditions of Employment

 Requires completion of a background check and self-disclosure of criminal history.
 Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be requested or required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime. This may require the ability to work evenings and weekends.
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