Driver, , Transportation

Pay Range: $23.93 - $29.43 Hourly

Department:
Department of County Assets (DCA)

Job Type: Regular

Represented Exemption Status:
United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):
August 11, 2026

Overview Are you an active, customer-focused driver who thrives on variety, teamwork, and keeps things moving smoothly behind the scenes? As a Driver with Multnomah County's Distribution Services team, you play a vital role as an ambassador of service. You will oversee the pickup, delivery, and sorting of essential goods—including paper, records, medical items, and mail—across various County locations. Using a mix of fixed and dispatched routes, you'll collaborate with fellow drivers to optimize route efficiency and provide top-notch service to our community.

If you enjoy hands-on work, active problem-solving, and making a tangible impact every day, we welcome your application!

Safely operate various motor vehicles and material handling equipment to pick up, deliver, and sort items across County facilities (e.g., mail, medical/dental items, archives, e-waste, and equipment). Partner with team members to adjust routes for optimal efficiency, handle customer requests, and coordinate vehicle maintenance with Fleet Services. Determine appropriate mail classes and operate postage metering machines to process outgoing domestic and international mail and packages.

Ensure proper account billing and USPS compliance. Advise internal customers on cost-effective postage classes and mail design. Assist in supply order fulfillment, maintain inventories of operational materials, and support Records Center activities such as retrieving records.

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

High school diploma or the equivalent. Demonstrated experience in a role requiring strong customer service, clear communication with diverse colleagues and public partners.

Lifts, carries, and moves items weighing up to 50 lbs. throughout the workday. Remains in a seated position for prolonged periods while operating delivery vehicles or equipment. Positions self to perform repetitive physical tasks, including bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying items. Safely operates delivery vehicles (such as vans, box trucks, or similar) and material-handling equipment. Candidates are required to pass multiple criminal background checks, including fingerprinting through the CJIS systems.

A valid driver's license and a safe driving record to operate County motorized vehicles. A REQUIRED cover letter must explain how you meet the physical demands of the job and describe your customer service experience.

• Experience with Google Suite
• Experience with distribution and shipping
• 3 years of demonstrated customer service experience
• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change

Transferable skills:
Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military), or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

The Application Packet Your completed application must include the following items: A completed online application. A resume that details your relevant experience and education. Please include employer names, locations, employment dates, titles, and a brief description of duties. REQUIRED A cover letter expanding on your resume, describing why you are interested in this position, and addressing how your experience aligns with the position's requirements.

For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:
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