Motor Vehicle Operator - VID 175919

$37,121 - $45,864/Yr

State of New York - Albany, NY

Full-time

Albany, NY

Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support

About the position

The Office of General Services is seeking a Motor Vehicle Operator to operate and drive vehicles on assigned mail runs and freight requests. The position involves retrieving, sorting, and distributing items throughout New York State, as well as processing, packaging, and labeling outgoing mail for shipment. The operator will be responsible for ensuring that the vehicle is clean, well maintained, and that required repairs are properly reported. Additionally, the role includes assisting with office moves, maintaining and operating various types of equipment, and interacting with customers and colleagues in a courteous and professional manner.

Responsibilities

• Operate and drive vehicles on assigned mail runs and freight requests.
• Retrieve, sort, and distribute items throughout New York State.
• Record and trace bar-coded items using handheld scanners.
• Process, package, and label outgoing mail for shipment.
• Setup, load, and unload vehicles in an effective and timely manner.
• Ensure vehicle is clean, well maintained, and required repairs are properly reported.
• Assist with office moves involving assorted types of furniture.
• Maintain and operate various types of equipment including scanning, metering, inserting, and postage machines.
• Efficiently utilize program databases, applications, UPS WorldShip, and Microsoft Office Suite.
• Interact with customers and colleagues in a courteous and professional manner.
• Work in the Mail Center at such times that deliveries are not required.
• Perform tasks in an efficient, timely, and safe manner.
• Perform other duties as required.

Requirements

• Possession and maintenance of a valid Class B Driver's License issued by the NYS Department of Motor Vehicle with air brake endorsement.
• Ability to drive a truck with standard transmission.
• Ability to bend, lift, stand, and walk for long periods of time.
• Ability to lift a minimum of 45 pounds.
• Ability to operate material handling equipment.
• Availability to respond to emergency and/or unplanned assignments 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

Benefits

• Equal opportunity employer.
• Diversity in the workforce is encouraged.