Truck Driver

Truck Driver I
- Warehouse Distribution (2026-27)

Oakland Unified School District Warehouse Distribution
- Oakland, California Open in Google Maps

Job : 5897856

Final date to receive applications: Posted until filled

Posted: Aug 21, 2026 7: 00 AM (UTC)

Starting Date: Immediately

TITLE:

Truck Driver

REPORTS TO:

Assigned Supervisor

DEPARTMENT:

As Assigned

CLASSIFICATION:

Classified

FLSA:

Non-Exempt

WORK YEAR/

HOURS:

261 days/8.0 hours

ISSUED:

Revised:
June 27, 2007

Revised:
June 2019

SALARY GRADE:

TRKDR I

BASIC FUNCTION: Under general supervision the Truck Driver drives and operates motorized vehicles and equipment to transport merchandize, food, supplies, mail, textbooks, curriculum, furniture and equipment. The Truck Driver provides District-wide support unloading, loading, delivering, transfer and placement of merchandise, food, supplies, mail, textbooks, curriculum, furniture and equipment; transport freight and food in a safe and efficient manner.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pick up and deliver merchandise, food, supplies, mail, textbooks, curriculum, furniture and equipment to schools and offices and other buildings in the District.
• Transport freight and food in a safe and efficient manner.
• Check and inspect goods received and delivered.
• Maintain records of work performed and obtain appropriate signatures as necessary.
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing freight and food.
• Pick up and deliver merchandise, food, supplies, mail, textbooks, curriculum, furniture and equipment to and from specified areas at various sites.
• Place merchandise, food, supplies, mail, textbooks, curriculum, furniture and equipment in specified areas at various sites.
• Sort and route mail to appropriate departments or schools.
• Operate a variety of District vehicles and equipment including a forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and trucks of varying sizes.
• Drive a District vehicle to local sites to pick up or deliver supplies and equipment as assigned; follow specified routes as assigned.
• Maintain truck operation and records including documents and receipts of service and repairs; assist mechanic with servicing and performing minor repairs to trucks; perform emergency repairs and minor adjustments as necessary; wash vehicle and keep vehicle clean for safe transport of food.
• Work cooperatively with all District employees, outside vendors and contractors, students and parents.
• Arrive to worksite on time in accordance with the pre-assigned schedule determined by the immediate supervisor or District management.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities. Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Traffic laws, defensive driving techniques and rules of the road
• Proper loading and unloading of trucks
• Proper lifting techniques
• Proper operation of warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks and pallet jacks
• General warehousing procedures
• District locations
• Basic record-keeping techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Operate District delivery trucks of varying sizes
• Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks and pallet jacks
• Observe legal and safe driving practices
• Learn warehousing procedures relating to the receipt, storage and issuance of mail, equipment and supplies
• Maintain routine records
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles
• Keep…