Driver/Warehouse/Dock Worker - Salt Lake County

Salt Lake County… A career with a purpose in the community you love!

Salt Lake County invites you to explore our exciting career opportunities. We seek highly enthusiastic individuals to enrich our County with your experience and talent. If you enjoy working in a team environment that is committed to changing the lives of its community, please keep reading.

What it is like to work here:

At Salt Lake County our culture is woven into all aspects of our work and our employees’ lives, from the way we treat each other to the way we support the community.  To promote and foster a fun and healthy work environment, we appreciate employees through great benefits, a healthy work life balance and room to grow and develop.

Surround yourself with:

Peers who are motivated to make a difference in the lives of those we serve. We serve Salt Lake County and envision a safe and beautiful place for all to live work and have fun. Salt Lake County is about connecting people and championing our community.  Community is more than a place... it’s our heart and service that bring us together.

We encourage a work life balance:

Working for Salt Lake County is more than just a paycheck.  A career with /Salt Lake County includes several benefits and perks.  We support our employees with 12 Holidays, up to 24 vacation days, 12 sick days and one personal day every year. 

Additional Benefits include:

• Retirement options for hybrid pension/401(k) or 401(k) only with a 10% contribution
• Medical coverage including a 100% county paid premium option-Dental and Vision coverage including coverage for adult designees.
• Health Savings account with a county contribution up to $1200/year, Flexible Spending Account
• Long-Term Disability and Short-Term Disability
• Professional Development
• Plus: Onsite medical clinic, childcare, and gym; hospital insurance, pet insurance auto and home insurance and discounts at County facilities.

JOB SUMMARY
Operates a County truck to deliver materials according to a designated route. Receives, tracks, and delivers library materials. Loads and unloads bins of library materials, and allocates incoming shipments, and controls inventory.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
One (1) year of related experience and training in a delivery, dock, or warehouse environment.

Preference will be given to those with six (6) months or more of driving experience operating a 2-ton truck.

A valid Utah Driver's License is required.

Before starting in this position, you must receive a verified negative test result on a mandatory drug test. Will be subject to random alcohol and drug testing. May be subject to post-accident and reasonable suspicion alcohol and drug testing.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
• Drives trucks on residential streets and freeways to make deliveries according to a designated route.
• Loads and unloads delivery bins full of books and materials, boxes, and other items to several library branches on designated routes.
• Sorts bins and shift materials, to maximize space and organize truck interior as needed. Inspects vehicle, checking lights, tires, horn, emergency equipment and exterior for damage. Reports equipment damage or failure. May perform minor maintenance tasks on delivery truck, as needed. Fuels and cleans vehicle.
• Receives inventory, sorts, unpacks, and examines incoming shipments. Verifies accuracy of shipments via packing slips, documenting and reporting all shortages, damages, and discrepancies
• Unloads and stores inventory in appropriate bins, shelves, and pallets, and rotates stock.
• Routes materials and corresponding paperwork to appropriate destination.
• Prepares materials for shipment via freight carriers or internal delivery carriers, inventory control records; approves packing slips, and delivery paperwork.

• Organizes dock/delivery area to eliminate safety hazards, ensure cleanliness, and proper placement of materials for delivery.
• Operates pallet jacks, trucks, or other light equipment to move library materials in warehouse and for distribution.
• Assists with other departmental functions, as needed, to cover absences or equalize workload.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSA)
Knowledge of:

• Defensive driving techniques and Utah traffic laws
• Vehicle maintenance procedures, needs, and mechanical operations
• Methods and procedures for shipping and receiving, storing, controlling, distributing, and issuing supplies in a large facility
• Ability to input and manage data electronically
• Standard safety practices in lifting and storing materials and operating machines

Skills and Abilities to
• Operate a 2 ½ ton truck and operate an automated liftgate
• Drive safely in all weather and road conditions
• Read maps and follow written and verbal geographic directions
• Read, write, understand, and follow moderately complex data and instructions in English, such as those contained in requisitions, purchase orders, hazardous chemical containers, operating instructions, policies, and procedures.
• Safely operate equipment such as hand trucks, electric and manual pallet jacks, and trucks
• Communicate clearly and maintain good working relationships with co-workers, supervisors, managers, members of the public, and vendors
• Plan and organize efficient space layouts for many supplies
• Plan task sequences and estimate time intervals to accomplish work objectives and utilize resources efficiently within scheduled hours
• Operate a personal computer to use inventory control and work processing software
• Operate general office equipment and phones
• Maintain basic computer skills to use inventory control and work processing software
• Understand and apply security measures
• Follow verbal and written procedures and instructions

This job's main focus will be driving and delivering of materials to various locations. 

WORKING CONDITIONS AND PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to lift up to 70 pounds and occasionally lift up to 150 pounds with assistance; push/pull a loaded hand truck; stand, walk or sit for extended periods; bend, stoop, reach, kneel, squat; and work in confined spaces.
Exposure to seasonal weather conditions (both hot and cold), adverse road conditions, and hazards.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION REGARDING THIS POSITION

Monday – Friday, day shift with some flexibility.
This position is a delivery driver with some dock work required.