The Ankeny Community School District (CSD) enjoys a reputation as one of the premier school districts in Iowa and the Midwest, with students, staff and parents unified in their efforts to excel in academics, athletics, the arts and activities. Located in the heart of Iowa, Ankeny is just 6 miles from the capital city of Des Moines The District serves over 12,600 PK-12 students. Ankeny CSD is the sixth largest school district in the state of Iowa, growing an average of 300 students per school year. The district offers a competitive salary and benefit packages.

JDE: 5.54

Delivery Driver

Purpose Statement

To provide, in a safe manner, timely delivery and pick up services to the District.

Job Title: Delivery Driver

Hourly Wage: $16.00/full time

Reports To: Operations and Maintenance Supervisor &/or Print Shop Supervisor

Wage/Hour Status: Non-Exempt

Hours: 7:00AM - 3:30PM

Benefit Summary: E

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school graduate or GED
• Must possess [and maintain] a valid Class C Non-Commercial Driver's License.
• Obtain a certified copy of your own driving record on our myMVD website and ATTACH the driving record to your application materials. A certified driving record is your official driving record certified by the Iowa DOT and can be used for official or legal purposes. The fee is $5.50 plus a $3 charge which includes a $1.50 online service fee and $1.50 credit card processing fee.
• Qualify for insurability by the District’s insurance carrier. No major accidents or violations within the past 5 years
• One year of successful driving experience operating light or medium duty truck safely.
• Knowledge of proper methods for lifting and doing moderately heavy manual work.
• Ability to exert 75 to 100 pounds of force frequently, to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.
• Able to complete and maintain district forklift certification.
• Ability to efficiently and effectively work under a structured schedule without close supervision.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective relationships with others.
• Knowledge of routine delivery practices.
• Basic math and English usage and literacy.
• Learn quickly and follow verbal procedures and standards.
• Maintain regular and prompt attendance in the work place.
• Efficiently execute a regular delivery route.
• Basic computer skills required for maintaining appropriate records, reading Email, using MS Office programs.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS AND RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Load, secure, unload and deliver finished work, equipment, maintenance and custodial supplies; and to pick up work including, but not limited to district print shop, intra-district mail, US Postal mail, Business Office, curriculum books and kits, and other items as may be assigned.
• Perform daily safety inspection of vehicle and operate vehicle to and from school sites, public offices and vendor locations, obeying traffic laws and observing defensive driving practices; wash and fuel vehicles.
• Establish and follow routes and maps to various locations.
• Fill warehouse stock requisitions and complete related forms.
• Assists in physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.
• Assists other personnel as may be assigned for the purpose of supporting them in the completion of their work activities (Maintenance and Print Shop).
• Sort US and intra-school mail.
• Make emergency or non-routine deliveries when necessary.
• Utilize proper methods for security of district property, including vehicles and contents.
• Serve as backup operator for mailing machine and scale.
• Assists other personnel as may be required for supporting them in the completion of their work activities.
• Maintains and updates maintenance log for delivery vehicle (e.g. checking fluid levels, fueling, cleaning, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring safe operation of vehicle.
• Dexterity of hands and fingers to operate variety of trade tools.
• Follows established safety procedures and points out safety improvements that need to be made. Does not attempt to operate equipment or perform dangerous tasks for which training has not been received.
• Performs such other duties as may from time-to-time be assigned by the Supervisor or designee.

Working Environment

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

The usual and customary methods of performing the position functions require the following physical demands: significant lifting, carrying, pushing, pulling, climbing, reaching, driving, standing and walking. Working conditions may include extreme temperatures and humidity. Hazards may include exposure to communicable diseases. This position requires one to maintain emotional control under stress. Successful candidate is subject to post-offer pre-employment physical.

Supervisory Responsibilities:

None

Terms of Employment

Work year established by the Superintendent; Salary according to schedule adopted annually.

Evaluation:

Job performance will be evaluated annually, as per district policies and procedures

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Ankeny Community School District is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer. It is the policy of the District to provide equal employment opportunities and not to illegally discriminate on the basis of race, national origin, religion, sex, disability, sexual orientation, gender identity, color, age or marital status in its employment and personnel practices. The job categories where the representative groups are underrepresented.

Reviewed 7.5.22 MA