5-6 month contract with possibility for extension
Location - Lawrence Berkeley National Laboratory - ONSITE
Hourly $ - $38 per hour
Please reply with your resume.
This is a physical, fast-paced, position that involves continual entering and exiting of vehicles, lifting, lowering, and carrying packages that typically weigh 25 - 35 lbs and may weigh up to 50 lbs. Ability to make between 50-150 stops per day utilizing a handheld scanner to track the deliveries. Drive on hilly terrain with narrow roads and tight turns on the Berkeley Lab site.
Vehicles utilized for deliveries include driving medium-sized package vans and acting as lumper/loader on liftgate trucks. Specialized equipment utilized includes pallet jacks, hand carts, and forklifts.
The incumbent is required to practice a strong commitment to safety and possess a DOT Hazmat certification. A minimum of a Class “B” license is required with HazMat and airbrake endorsements.
Demonstrate safe driving and material handling practices and procedures. Comply with LBNL and Facilities policies and procedures and safety guidelines.
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At a minimum possess a Class B California Commercial Driver’s license, WITH HazMat and airbrake endorsements, and current medical card.
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Equivalent to one year of paid or regularly assigned package delivery driving experience in a job.
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Package Delivery Drivers must have excellent customer service, communication, and driving skills.
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Ability to comply with and maintain compliance with Department of Transportation (DOT) requirements and Workplace Substance Abuse Program.
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Knowledge of applicable State and Federal vehicle codes and transport laws governing the vehicle operated, load carried, and driver responsibilities.
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Demonstrated knowledge of the rules of safe driving and the provisions of the State of California Vehicle Code pertaining to operation of vehicles described in the appropriate class (a 2-axle vehicle).
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Demonstrated experience and ability to operate medium size package vans, liftgate trucks (2-axle vehicles), and forklifts (5 tons maximum weight capacity) and obtain forklift operator certification upon hire.
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Ability to walk, lift (up to 50lb), carry, push, and pull; climb, stoop, and crouch; reach, handle, and use fingers; speak, hear and see.
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Ability to load and unload materials of varying types and sizes utilizing a forklift (if necessary) having a carrying capacity of up to five tons.
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Demonstrated ability to operate specified vehicles in unusual traffic conditions, including hilly terrain, narrow roadways, backing, etc.
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Demonstrated experience with cargo handling and documentation procedures.
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Expertise in all areas of equipment tie down and proper weight distribution.
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Demonstrated knowledge and experience in pre-trip preparation and vehicle inspection procedures.
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Strong organizational skills; ability to work independently or in teams on assignments, develop own work methods and procedures, use initiative and judgment, and make decisions within scope of work.
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Ability to perform multiple tasks simultaneously and willingness to work in a flexible, changing work environment.
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Strong interpersonal skills, including the ability to interact effectively with team members and customers and to function well in a team environment.
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Able to follow processes, procedures, and policies.
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Basic knowledge of computers.
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Familiarity with all LBNL onsite and remote delivery locations, DOT safety standards, Property Management system, iBox Barcode System, and tying down equipment loads.