Delivery Driver (Logistics Specialist II)
Portland Community CollegeJoin our Team at Portland Community College
Portland Community College is the largest post-secondary institution in Oregon and 19th largest in the nation, serving approximately 80,000 full- and part-time students. PCC, which is roughly the size of Rhode Island, has four comprehensive campuses, five workforce training and education centers, and 200 community locations in the Portland metropolitan area. Wherever you're coming from and wherever you're going in life, Portland Community College has the classes and programs to get you there. Our unique role is to make high-quality education accessible to everyone, creating opportunities for our students and contributing to the economic development of our community.
Portland Community College embraces equity and inclusion as a priority. We are committed to building a community with a variety of backgrounds, skills, views, and life experiences. The more we value equity and inclusion, the more we will add value to the work we do and how we serve our students, engage with each other, and the Oregon Community that we serve. Creating a culture that honors equity and inclusion is our objective and the smart path forward.
Portland Community College will ensure that applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for the hiring process are provided for. If reasonable accommodation is needed, please contact the PCC Talent Acquisition Team at pccjobs@pcc.edu.
Please Note: PCC currently limits employment to individuals residing in Oregon and Washington.
What You'll Do and Who We Are Looking For
Under the direction of management, the Delivery Driver (Logistics Specialist II) receives, logs, and delivers packages, equipment, mail, inter-campus mail, surplus materials, and furnishings to and from college customers and external vendors. This includes logging all incoming packages and freight and coordinating their delivery. Processes all outgoing mail using mail machine, as well as receives and distributes all incoming mail from CDS mailbox. Provides customer service by communicating with College staff, via email and phone, regarding status of incoming, outgoing and delayed or lost packages. Creates weekly and monthly package, freight tracking and mail machine postage reports. Creates financial reports, providing on-demand analysis and price assessments for CDS, Purchasing and Bookstore Managers. Assists with tracking custodial inventory, personal protective equipment (PPE) inventory, and Print Center paper inventory. Provides back-up coverage for campus mail specialists and warehouse shipping/receiving specialists. Interpersonal contacts primarily include Central Distribution Services peers, College staff, external delivery services, manufacturers and local businesses.
This position requires well-developed verbal skills to present and exchange information, which is sometimes technical or complex. Work results impact the accuracy, reliability, and acceptability of further results beyond the immediate work section. Responsible for producing journey-level work output on an independent basis, subject to supervisory direction and review. May provide training and guidance to other staff.
Additional responsibilities may include delivery of packages, equipment, collecting and delivering college surplus materials, assisting staff with small office moves, carrying out property relocations across the district, and the distribution and organization of supplies and equipment at each of the campus locations and learning centers. In addition, responsible for processing work orders in the AiM system.
Minimum Qualifications:
High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of experience related to materials handling including tracking and delivery.
Must possess and maintain a valid driver’s license to operate a motor vehicle in the State of Oregon, and possess an acceptable driving record including three years of accident-free driving, with no recent moving violations.
Basic knowledge of computer data entry/retrieval procedures. Must acquire Forklift Operator certification within six months of employment.
Success Criteria: These qualifications, skills and abilities are critical for success in this position. Throughout the screening process, you will be evaluated based on the demonstration of these qualifications.
- Demonstrated experience employing high-level customer service skills (dealing with staff, administrators, and faculty)
- Experience organizing and scheduling work to meet established, strict timelines with minimum supervision.
- Demonstrated experience working effectively with the public.
- Experience working under various regulations/policies, and communicating with those who are unfamiliar with those policies.
- Experience driving delivery vans and medium-duty trucks with lift gates.
- Have the ability to learn to process the mail (sorting and running the mail machine).
- Able to lift 50lbs.
Classification Description: www.pcc.edu/hr/employment/classified-jobs/logistics-specialist-ii/
Why You'll Love Working Here
The PCC district encompasses a 1,500-square-mile area in northwest Oregon and offers two-year degrees, one-year certificate programs, short-term training, alternative education, pre-college courses and life-long learning. As part of our College community, you’ll enjoy:
A collaborative and inspiring campus community
Opportunities for learning and professional development
Position Grade
Classified 16 (A)Employment Type
Full timeTotal Rewards Package / What We Offer
There is never a dull moment at PCC. We offer more than just a competitive salary. When you join our team at PCC you'll also enjoy:
- Comprehensive benefit package
- Oregon PERS contribution
- Tax deferred annuity program and a deferred compensation program
- Tuition waiver for you, your spouse/domestic partner, and dependent children under 24 years of age, as well as partial tuition reimbursement for full-time employees at other accredited institutions
- Free access to the sport centers / campus gymnasiums, performing arts, and cultural events
- Conference and Event Rental Space - Employees receive 50% off when on-campus for personal events
- Paid Leave (Pro-rated by FTE for Part-Time Employees) reference Classified Agreement
o Starts at 8 hours of vacation leave per month (additional vacation hours with years of service)
o 1 day of sick leave per month
o 12 paid holidays
o PCC Winter Break (when College is Closed)
o 24 hours of personal leave per year
More detailed information on the benefits plans, who is eligible, and how to enroll or make changes can be found at pcc.edu/hr/benefits. Please email PCCBenefits@pcc.edu if you have any questions.
How We Determine Initial Salary Placement
The first two steps of the range are: $47,034 to $48,440 per year. Higher salary placement may be available based on qualifications, experience and internal equity.
Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment
Portland Community College complies with the Oregon Veterans' Preference in Public Employment law which provides qualifying veterans and disabled veterans with preference in employment. You will be given instructions during the application process to claim Veterans' Preference in the recruitment of this position, and to provide the documents required for verification of eligibility. Please do not send your documentation to the hiring manager directly. For verification of eligibility, please submit the following documentation:
Veterans: DD214
Disabled Veterans: DD214 and Letter from the Department of VA
Notice of the Availability of the Annual Security Report
Pursuant to the Jeanne Clery Disclosure of Campus Security Policy and Campus Crime Statistics Act (Clery Act), you may view Portland Community College’s (PCC) most recent Annual Security Report (ASR) on the Department of Public Safety website. The ASR contains current security and safety-related policy disclosure statements, emergency preparedness and evacuation information, crime prevention and sexual assault prevention information and resources, and drug and alcohol prevention programming. The ASR also contains crime statistics for Clery Act crimes which occurred on PCC properties for the last three calendar years. Paper copies of the ASR are available upon request at all Department of Public Safety offices.