Truck Driver; SY

Department: Warehouse & Delivery Services

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.

• 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.

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.

(must submit copy of license before submitting application)

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.

This job posting is for a noncompetitive position. The candidates that successfully complete the application process will be used to create a NEW eligible list. The hiring department will then conduct a preliminary review of your application to determine who to interview.
It is the responsibility of all applicants to list all relevant work experience (current and previous) on the application. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of listed work experience. Unless otherwise indicated, any year of required experience is based on 12 months of full-time employment. Anything under 35 hours/week (or seasonal work) will be prorated. Please be sure that the job experience and education information in your profile is up to date and accurate before submitting your application.

Prior to application completion, please attach an OFFICIAL transcript or copy of degree indicating field of study, if applicable.

Columbus City Schools (CCS) is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants for employment will receive consideration regardless of race, sex, sexual orientation, religion, national origin, age, gender identity or expression, ancestry, familial status, military status or disability.