POSITION PURPOSE:
This is a part-time position that delivers interdistrict (“Pony Mail”) to MESD school sites and
component districts by driving MESD vehicles to perform loading, pick-up, and delivery of
interdistrict mail Tuesdays and Thursdays during the year.
ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Make pickups and deliveries locally for schools, ESD’s, departments, and programs in a
safe and timely manner. Specific duties depend on assignments and may include
department specific deliveries.
2. Contact customers and arrange deliveries, plan delivery routes and schedules, perform
loading and unloading tasks, and complete assembly and installation of materials as
needed.
3. Perform customer service duties to keep up communications and help solve problems
with deliveries or pickups to local school districts or other locations.
4. Operate MESD hi-cube vans, and other equipment, including Class C motor vehicles,
perform service and preventive maintenance, and make sure vehicles are in good
running order and are kept clean inside and out. Also report problems to supervisory
personnel.
OTHER JOB FUNCTIONS:
1. Maintain a working knowledge of MESD transportation services and perform training and
cross-training assignments.
2. Perform other related duties as assigned.
WORKING CONDITIONS:
Work is performed equally indoors and outdoors. The work involves physical ability involved in cleaning, lifting of objects in excess of 80 lbs., and driving. Employees are exposed to cleaning chemicals, vehicles, material handling, equipment and machinery used in maintenance, and waxing and buffing.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
Ability to operate motor vehicles, including Class C motor vehicles, in a defensive
manner to avoid accidents and with a driving record acceptable to agency insurance
carriers.
Ability to communicate effectively with other employees, individuals and groups, and
students using tact, courtesy and good judgment.
Ability to understand and carry out oral and written instructions, policies and procedures
with accuracy and attention to detail to meet deadlines.
Ability to physically perform assigned duties.
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
High School diploma, or G.E.D., or any combination of education and experience which would provide the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge and ability to perform the job. Requires State of Oregon Department of Transportation Class C certification or ability to obtain certification within 90 days of hire.
BENEFITS:
District pays portion of medical, dental and vision premiums for eligible employees and
dependents
Two medical insurance plan options:
Group Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Opt-Out option
MESD pays employee’s 6% Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) contribution
Paid holidays, vacation, sick leave and personal time off
Tuition Reimbursement and Professional Development
PHYSICAL DEMANDS:
The physical and mental demands described here are representative of those that must be met by employees to successfully perform the essential functions of this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
1. Ability to walk, climb, sit and/or stand for eight (8) plus hours per day.
2. Ability to squat, crawl and or run often as required to perform job duties. Involves
continuous strenuous efforts, such as the ability to personally lift items and packages
weighing up to 80 lbs. Use assistive lifting devices (dollies, carts, etc.) as available and
appropriate for heavy items.
This position is subject to board policies, administrative rules and procedures, department
regulations and applicable state and federal statutes. This position does not carry administrative
authority. All commitments outside of authorized programs and services are subject to prior
approval by the supervisor of this position.
NOTE: The description contained herein reflects general details as necessary to describe the
principle functions of this job, the level of knowledge and skill typically required, and the scope
of responsibility, but should not be considered an all-inclusive listing of work requirements.
Individuals may perform other duties as assigned, including work in other functional areas to
cover absences or relief, to equalize peak work periods, or otherwise to balance the workload.
EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER
MESD recognizes the diversity and worth of all individuals and groups. It is the policy of MESD that there will be no discrimination or harassment of individuals or groups based on race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity, gender expression, national origin, marital status, age, veterans status, genetic information or disability in any educational programs, activities, or employment.
Reasonable accommodations for the application and interview process will be provided upon
request and as required in accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Individuals with disabilities may contact the Human Resources Director for additional information or assistance. Speech/Hearing impaired persons may contact the district for assistance through the Oregon telecommunications Relay Service at 1-800-735-2900.
