Driver - Distribution Center

Henry County Schools•McDonough, GA

About The Position

The Distribution Center Driver establishes and maintains an organized distribution center for materials and supplies, including testing materials. The role delivers and picks up materials and supplies as requested by the supervisor or designee, ensuring items are handled securely and confidentially when necessary. The driver safely loads, transports, and unloads materials, maintains accurate delivery records, and follows traffic laws and safe driving practices. The position also includes maintaining the delivery vehicle, reporting maintenance needs, communicating delivery status or delays, completing required reports and forms, and performing other assigned duties in compliance with state law and district policies and regulations. The position requires a valid Class C driver’s license and the ability to drive a county vehicle. The driver must follow oral and written instructions, observe vehicle safety procedures, maintain regular and reliable attendance, and be able to work outside normal work hours when necessary. Physical duties include prolonged standing, walking, sitting, stooping, reaching, crawling, kneeling, and climbing stairs; repetitive motion; and bending, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, with assistance for heavier weights. The work involves exposure to inclement weather.

Requirements

Valid Class C driver’s license and ability to drive a county vehicle.
Knowledge of vehicle-driving safety procedures.
Ability to follow oral and written instructions and directions.
Ability to work outside normal work hours when necessary.
Exceptional integrity, commitment to confidentiality, excellent character, and a strong professional reputation.
Ability to abide by the Georgia Professional Standards Code of Ethics for Educators.
Regular, predictable, and reliable attendance.
Ability to be present at the physical worksite.
Ability to perform prolonged standing, walking, sitting, stooping, reaching, crawling, kneeling, and stair climbing.
Ability to perform repetitive motion and routine physical activities, including bending, lifting, pushing, or pulling up to 50 pounds, and heavier weights with assistance.
Vision, hearing, written, and verbal communication abilities necessary to perform required tasks.

Responsibilities

Establish and maintain a well-organized distribution center of materials and supplies, including testing materials.
Deliver and pick up materials and supplies as requested by the supervisor or designee.
Handle deliveries securely and confidentially when necessary.
Load, transport, and unload materials safely to prevent damage.
Maintain accurate delivery records and logs.
Follow traffic laws and safe driving practices.
Communicate with supervisors and customers about delivery status or delays.
Keep the delivery vehicle clean and well-maintained, and promptly report maintenance needs.
Handle fragile, sensitive, or confidential packages with care.
Complete reports and forms as required by the supervisor.
Perform duties in compliance with state law and district policies and regulations.
Perform other duties as assigned.