Material Handler Driver 1

Education Support Professionals - ESP/Classified - Warehouse
Job Number 2000013426
Start Date
Open Date 10/16/2024
Closing Date
MATERIAL HANDLER/DRIVER I
SUMMARY DESCRIPTION
With general instructions from the Warehouse Supervisor to complete assigned tasks with limited guidance on methods, procedures, or techniques. Receives, stores, and documents inventory from shipments. Picks, packs, and stages orders. Distribute and relocate custodial and office supplies, furniture, books, and equipment to schools and other locations throughout the district. Communicates both verbally and written with internal and external customers. The incumbent performs related work as required.
EXEMPLARY DUTIES/RESPONSIBILITIES
Receives shipments; unloads trucks with forklift or electric pallet jack; checks shipments for accuracy against invoice and purchase order; makes appropriate entries on delivery form, stock records and other related documents; notifies supervisor of discrepancies; conveys stock to storage area or directly to specific department by hand, hand trucks, forklifts, or electric pallet jacks; and picks, packs and stages orders from stock; manually loads items for delivery; verifies load against manifest; operates trucks up to five (5) tons with 2-speed axles containing air brakes to transport supplies and furniture on delivery routes and relocation requests to and from specific district sites on a daily basis; ensures proper handling of items during the loading, transit, unloading, and storage process.
Inspects trucks and equipment on a regular basis; identifies needed repairs and notifies supervisor; maintains vehicle (including fueling), performs preventative maintenance on forklifts and electric jacks, disposes of warehouse trash to keep areas in a clean and safe condition.
Assists in the relocation of district departments; analyzes, coordinates, and implements each moving occurrence to ensure the safest and most efficient means is being used to transport items; moves items such as music, shop and athletic equipment, between district sites and business; handles secured material such as testing material; may assist in the evacuation of buildings during and after floods by loading and unloading district vehicles with property and equipment. Provides Customer Service to District schools, business, and public. Assists in taking periodic inventory. Make quality and safety inspections on relocated furniture and equipment with limited supervision and reports findings to supervisor, if directed disposes of property in the approved appropriate manor Works closely with Property Control and IT, reporting tag numbers and organizing equipment for safe transport to the correct locations.
When working in Teachers' Warehouse:
Communicates with vendors and public; Prepares for End of Year Inventory and records inventory count sheets into a Spreadsheet for tax purposes for Education Alliance. Evaluates potential donations with Supervisor for reuse value and allowable storage space, picks up donations, provides receipts for donations, records donation, and shopper information into an Excel spreadsheet. Sends out Thank you letters. Recognize hazardous materials and use safe handling practices, storing products in designated areas.
EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS
Education/Experience: Any combination equivalent to education and experience that could provide the required knowledge and skills is qualifying. A typical way to obtain knowledge and experience would be:

1. Equivalent to a high school diploma

AND

1. One (1) year of responsible experience driving a delivery route

AND

1. One (1) year of general warehousing, stock, or inventory control experience.

Knowledge of: Reading, writing, and basic math; basic computer skills; state and local traffic laws and regulations, including defensive driving and emergency procedures; SDS sheets and the safety precautions required for hazardous chemicals in the workplace.
Skill at: Operating vehicles up to five (5) tons, with2-speed axles containing air brakes in heavy traffic situations and around crowds; using appropriate judgment in meeting unforeseen or bad weather conditions; lifting and carrying heavy or large objects up to 100 pounds and 50 pounds over head; stacking, moving, and arranging items on pallets; using computer operating systems such as EXCEL, WORD and OUTLOOK; moving, storing or displaying furniture or other equipment; able to follow verbal or written instructions; good communication skills; establishing and maintaining good working relationships with those contacted in the course of performing assigned duties; maintaining inventory records; operating light auxiliary equipment, such as forklifts and electric pallet jacks along with dollies, 4 wheelers and hand trucks; and accurately picking orders for processing.
Licenses/Certificates: Possession of or ability to obtain a valid Nevada State Class B Commercial Driver's License (CDL) within 3 months of employment, with a driving record acceptable to the district.
Conditions of Employment: The law mandates that employees must pass a DOT physical examination, with the cost covered by the employee. Additionally, employees are required to maintain a satisfactory driving record, with no more than three moving violations in the past two years. DUIs and reckless or careless driving violations within the past ten years may disqualify an applicant. During the interview, applicants must provide a printout of their driving record for the past ten years, obtainable from the DMV at their own expense. Applicants and employees in this position are subject to mandatory drug and alcohol testing as required by law, including pre-employment and random drug tests, and must complete the WCSD driving and safety course prior to appointment.
WORK ENVIRONMENT/CONDITIONS
The work environment and exposures described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job.
The work involves moderate risks or discomforts that require special safety precautions, e.g., working around moving parts, carts, or machines, and exposure to irritant chemicals. Employees may be required to use protective clothing or gear, such as masks, gowns, coats, boots, goggles, gloves, or shields.
PHYSICAL DEMANDS
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of heavy items, such as 50LB cases of copy paper and ice melt. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average physical ability and dexterity.
THIS JOB SPECIFICATION SHOULD NOT BE CONSTRUED TO IMPLY THAT THESE REQUIREMENTS ARE THE EXCLUSIVE STANDARDS OF THE POSITION. INCUMBENTS MAY BE REQUIRED TO FOLLOW ANY OTHER INSTRUCTIONS, AND TO PERFORM ANY OTHER RELATED DUTIES AS MAY BE REQUIRED BY THEIR SUPERVISOR.
The Washoe County School District is committed to providing a safe and respectful learning and working environments for all students, staff, and visitors. The District prohibits bullying, cyber-bullying, harassment, sexual harassment, and/or discrimination based on an individual's actual or perceived race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy), national origin, age, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, genetic information, veterans or military status, marital status, disability or the presence of any sensory, physical or mental handicap in any of its educational programs/activities and employment, or in any program or activity conducted or funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture. The district prohibits discrimination against any youth group listed in Title 36, as a patriotic society, (i.e. Boy Scouts of America) from access to public school facilities use. The district is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Site(s) Purchasing
Internal Job Number 2024-25-E246458
Salary
Grade 19
Sch A: $17.70 (entry step)
Sch B: $20.98 (entry step)
Salaries are subject to adjustment and may increase and decrease each fiscal year. New employees hired by Washoe County School District are normally placed on the entry step of the grade of the position. View salary schedules here.
Additional Job Information
This is a 40 hour per week, 260 day position.
Benefit packages are available for all employees, eligible employees who are regularly scheduled to work 27.5 hours per week or more receive full benefits of the District which include but are not limited to;
No waiting period on Medical, Dental, Vision and Life Insurance
Employees may select an insurance plan wherein WCSD contributes 100% of insurance premiums.
Sick Leave, Holiday Pay and Vacation Pay
Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
Contribution options will be explained in detail during the New Employee Orientation.
Salary Increases
Longevity Bonuses
Guidance Resources
And More - Visit our Benefits page for more information.
Temporary employees working less than 6 months do not receive benefits.
New employees will be fingerprinted upon hire and every five years thereafter and will have $58.50 deducted from their first paycheck to help defray the cost of fingerprinting. Non-licensed employees will have $58.50 deduction when their fingerprints are completed every five years. Fingerprint fees are subject to change.
Any applicant who would like to request a reasonable accommodation in any step of the selection process should contact Human Resources at (775) 348-0321.