Service Worker/Delivery Driver

Service Worker/Driver #624

Department: Support Operations
Work Hours: 12:30pm-9:30pm
Pay Grade Range: $42500-$74400
Remote Work Status: Onsite / FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Posting Date Range: 9/11/2023-9/25/2023

This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST. Late applications will not be accepted.

JOB OVERVIEW

Job Description

As a Service Worker/ Driver, you will play a crucial role in maintaining efficient operations within the Senate campus. Your responsibilities include tracking, record-keeping, and inventory management, as well as transporting materials and supplies to and from various locations. You will operate vehicles and equipment safely and ensure the proper storage and retrieval of items. Join our team to be part of a vital support system for the Senate's logistical needs.

• Knowledge of departmental rules, regulations, procedures and functions.
• Knowledge of office equipment, computers and relevant software/Web applications, and spreadsheets and databases.
• Knowledge of alpha/numeric methods used to store items.
• Physical strength, agility, and dexterity required to perform the work.
• Ability to safely operate a fork-lift, delivery truck, and other vehicles.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to maintain accurate records.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with supervisors, co-workers, and the public.
• Ability to learn traffic routes and the location of governmental buildings and installations in and around the Washington, D.C. area in confined spaces.
• Ability to communicate effectively.
• Possession of valid driver’s license for at least three years and a good driving record.
• This position may require the incumbent to be available for sudden recall in response to emergency events affecting the Senate campus/community, which may include after hour or weekend work, and to potentially deploy to alternate sites in support of the Senate’s contingency operations.

Key Accountabilities/Essential Job Duties
Tracks and logs items; completes and records work orders and other record-keeping forms; operates a computer to access files; maintains manual and computerized records. Picks up and delivers materials, supplies, reports, documents, furniture, and office equipment throughout and also away from the Senate campus. Transports materials, supplies, reports, documents, furniture, and office equipment; operates motorized truck or other vehicle, and power and hand equipment; maintains daily vehicle inspection report. Performs inventory checks as necessary. Assists with workload in the Packaging & Flag area. Stores and retrieves items in and from proper locations; moves and stocks supplies and materials on shelves, in bins and other storage areas. Other duties as assigned.

JOB SPECIFICATIONS

Required Work Experience

• At least two years of experience driving oversized delivery trucks to deliver materials, preferably including the operation of fork-lifts.

Required Special Skills/ Knowledge

• High school diploma (or GED).
• Possession of a valid driver’s license.

Working Conditions

• Work is performed indoors and/or outdoors in a variety of weather conditions.
• Work requires frequent physical effort such as walking, sitting, climbing, bending, standing, safely lifting and carrying objects up to 50 pounds, and pushing and pulling crates or cartons of supplies.
• Work also requires physical dexterity in the use of fingers, limbs, and body in the operation of hand and motorized equipment.
• Work exposes the employee to noise. Protective equipment such as steel-toed shoes and gloves may be required.
• Work requires employee to wearing uniforms.

Required Education
For education requirements please see Minimum Qualifications.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

To be employed by a Senate employing office in a paid position in the continental United States an individual must:
1. Be a U.S. citizen;
2. Be lawfully admitted for permanent residence and seeking citizenship as outlined in 8 U.S.C. § 1324b(a)(3)(B);
3. Be (i) admitted as a refugee under 8 U.S.C. § 1157 or granted asylum under 8 U.S.C. § 1158 and (ii) have filed a declaration of intention to become a lawful permanent resident and then a citizen when eligible; or
4. Owe allegiance to the U.S. (i.e., qualify as a non-citizen U.S. national under federal law).

Employment is contingent on background / security investigation results.

BENEFITS AT-A-GLANCE

The SAA provides a highly competitive benefits package for all SAA staff. Our benefits extend beyond health care coverage to help provide employees with student loan reimbursement, professional development, transportation subsidy, TSP/retirement savings, access to our Employee Assistance Program, and more! For more information regarding SAA’s benefits, please visit https://sen.gov/OPPW.

ACCOMMODATIONS

As an Equal Opportunity Employer, the SAA is committed to providing reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you are interested in applying for employment with SAA and need special assistance or an accommodation to complete the application process, please submit your request to employment@saa.senate.gov email with “Accommodation” in the subject line.

VOLUNTARY SELF-IDENTIFICATION FOR VETERANS' PREFERENCE

If you are identifying as veterans' preference eligible under the VEOA, please use this link to complete your application for Veterans' Preference AFTER you apply for this position. The link will also be available on the "Thank You" page after you have submitted your job application.

Candidates only need to apply one time for veterans’ preference to be considered for all future veterans’ preference positions within the Senate Sergeant at Arms.

• All supporting documents must ONLY be provided within the Veterans’ Preference Application and within the stated deadline of the job announcement.
• Late applications for veterans’ preference will not be considered.
• Documentation to obtain veterans’ preference will not be considered if attached to the job application.
• If you need to revise or resubmit your Application for Veterans' Preference/documents, please withdraw your previous Application for Veterans' Preference and resubmit. If you require assistance, please email employment@saa.senate.gov.
• To view additional information regarding the VEOA, please click here.

An applicant who declines to self-identify as a disabled veteran and/or to provide information and documentation regarding his/her disabled veteran’s status will not be subjected to an adverse employment action, but the individual may be ruled ineligible for veterans’ preference.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $42,500.00 - $74,400.00 per year

Benefits:

• 401(k)
• 401(k) matching
• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Holidays
• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 8 hour shift

Work Location: In person