Heavy Truck Driver Long Beach Unified

This recruitment is for SUBSTITUTE Heavy Truck Drivers, on an as-needed basis.  List may also be used to fill any future permanent vacancies.

PLEASE NOTE: This position requires a valid California Class B or higher driver's license with airbrake endorsement. You must list your qualifying experience including dates of employment under the work experience portion of the application to be considered. 

Under the direction of an assigned supervisor, drive a District vehicle to provide District-wide service for the delivery, transfer and placement of food, supplies, furniture, mail, trash and equipment; transport freight in a safe and efficient manner; maintain records and reports related to assigned activities; perform related duties as assigned.

The classification specification does not describe all duties performed by all incumbents within the class.  This summary provides examples of typical tasks performed in this classification.

Drive a District vehicle on a daily assigned route or unscheduled trips; pick up and deliver food, supplies, furniture, mail, trash and equipment; transport freight in a safe, timely and efficient manner. E
Drive a commercial trash hauling/compacting vehicle on a daily route as assigned by the position. E
Load and unload incoming and outgoing freight; inspect loads for proper placement and securing on trucks. E
Open and secure entrances to District sites and school campuses in accordance with established procedures. E
Place food commodities, supplies, equipment and furniture in specified areas at various sites. E
Load and unload food carts; rotate perishable stock and pick up empty food crates and containers as assigned by the position. E
Maintain a variety of records and reports related to assigned activities such as daily mileage reports, driver manifests, vehicle safety inspections and equipment and supply transfers. E
Maintain vehicles in a clean and safe condition; wash vehicles; conduct required daily pre and post trip safety inspections; refuel and check fluid levels. E
Operate a variety of equipment including dollies, electric and manual pallet jacks and liftgates; operate a forklift as assigned by the position. E
Communicate with site personnel regarding pick up and delivery of orders; assist in resolving shipping errors and related discrepancies; respond to emergency service requests. E
Provide work direction and guidance to other staff as assigned by the position. E
Serve as a substitute Bus Driver as assigned by the position. E
Inform appropriate personnel of routes in need of updating or revising.  
Sort and shelve stock as assigned; assist with periodic inventories.  

Note: At the end of some of the duty statements there is an italicized "E" which identifies essential duties required of the classification.  This is strictly for use in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act.

 

Knowledge of:

Traffic laws, defensive driving techniques and rules of the road.
Proper methods of loading, securing and unloading materials.
Proper lifting techniques.
Operation of a variety of equipment including dollies, electric and manual pallet jacks and liftgates.
General warehousing procedures.
Basic record-keeping and report preparation techniques.
Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
Oral and written communication skills.
Basic math.

Ability to:
Drive a vehicle to pick up and delivery supplies, equipment and materials.
Observe legal and safe driving practices.
Operate a variety of equipment including dollies, electric and manual pallet jacks and liftgates.
Read and interpret maps.
Conduct required vehicle safety inspections.
Meet schedules and timelines.
Maintain records and reports.
Add, subtract, multiply and divide accurately.
Establish and maintain effective and cooperative working relationships with others.
Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
Work independently with little direction.   

Education and Training:
Equivalent to graduation from high school.  

Experience:
One year of recent experience driving trucks of at least 26,001 pounds gross vehicular weight in delivery work or in a warehouse environment.

OR

One year of recent experience serving as a regular or substitute Truck Driver with Long Beach Unified School District.

Any other combination of training and experience that could likely provide the desired skills, knowledge or abilities may be considered.

Valid California Class B driver's license with airbrake endorsement.

Some positions in this classification may require forklift certification within six months of employment.

Some positions assigned to the Transportation Branch may be required to qualify for a California Special Driver certificate for school bus operation by completion of the probationary period or after six months if transferring from another department.

Applicants for this classification will be required to obtain and submit, at his/her own expense, his/her current motor vehicle driving record at the time of appointment.  The record must meet and be maintained at the District's safe driving standard.  Failure to meet this requirement will result in the disqualification of the applicant regardless of any other standing.

If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: [email protected] or 562-435-5708.

Nondiscrimination Statement: The Long Beach Unified School District prohibits unlawful discrimination, harassment (including sexual harassment), intimidation, or bullying, targeted at any student or employee by anyone, based on the student or employees actual or perceived race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy and related conditions, parental status, physical or mental disability, medical condition, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information, or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For questions or complaints, contact Equity Compliance Officer: Steve Rockenbach, Director of Employee Relations,1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8220, [email protected] and Title IX Coordinator: Kimberly Dalton, Director of Human Resource Services, 1515 Hughes Way, Long Beach, CA 90815, 562-997-8108, [email protected] and 504 Coordinator: Jenny R. Acosta, Program Administrator, 2221 Argonne Ave, LB 90815, 562-986-6870, [email protected].
 
If you have questions regarding your applications or the recruitment process you may contact: [email protected] or 562-435-5708.
  
SELECTION PROCEDURE:
The examination process for this recruitment may be comprised of one or any combination of the following:  screening of the applicant’s training, background, and experience; evaluation of responses on a supplemental application; written examination(s); qualifications appraisal oral examination; performance examination; or technical oral examination, scored on a job-related basis.  Only the most highly qualified candidates will be invited to continue in the examination process.  Successful candidates who pass all parts of the examination process will be placed on the eligibility list in order of their relative merit as determined by these competitive examinations.  

Martin RIvera