Job Description

Staff - Union

Job Category CUPE 116

Job Profile CUPE 116 Salaried - Truck Driver (Mail)

Job Title Truck Driver (Mail)

Department Campus Mail | Student Housing and Community Services

Compensation Range $4,011.00 - $4,206.00 CAD Monthly

Posting End Date February 16, 2024

Note: Applications will be accepted until 11:59 PM on the day prior to the Posting End Date above.

Job End Date

At UBC, we believe that attracting and sustaining a diverse workforce is key to the successful pursuit of excellence in research, innovation, and learning for all faculty, staff and students. Our commitment to employment equity helps achieve inclusion and fairness, brings rich diversity to UBC as a workplace, and creates the necessary conditions for a rewarding career.

Summary

Under general administrative direction of the Logistics Manager, Student Housing and Community Services (SHCS) and the direct supervision of the Campus Mail Supervisor, drives a mail truck and distributes internal and external mail/parcels to designated local areas.

Organizational Status

Reports to the Logistics Manager, SHCS and the direct supervision of the Campus Mail Supervisor.

Work Performed

- Drives a mail truck or van to distribute mail/parcels to designated points on and off campus.
- Operates a truck or van to pickup/deliver mail/parcels at various departmental locations on a scheduled or on call basis.
- Sorts mail/parcels.
- Assembles and bundles mail/parcels for distribution.
- Provides general assistance with the distribution of mail/parcels at various designated distribution areas.
- Obtains and/or provides signatures for various registered, courier and other mail/parcels that are directly distributed or received.
- Maintains all vehicle fluid levels and tire air pressure on trucks or vans and ensures vehicles are properly maintained in safe operating condition.
- Responds to general inquiries relating to mail/parcel distribution and refers other inquires to appropriate individuals within the department.
- Carries out any other related duties as necessary in keeping with the qualifications and requirements of the position.

Consequence of Error/Judgement

Decisions relate to sequence of duties; errors cause minor delays in service or lost/misdirected mail.

Supervision Received

Works under the general administrative direction of the Logistics Manager, SHCS and the direct supervision of the Campus Mail Supervisor.

Supervision Given

None. May explain work sequence to others.

Minimum Qualifications

- Willingness to respect diverse perspectives, including perspectives in conflict with one\xe2\x80\x99s own
- Demonstrates a commitment to enhancing one\xe2\x80\x99s own awareness, knowledge, and skills related to equity, diversity, and inclusion

Preferred Qualifications

High School graduation and Valid BC Drivers Licence.minimum six months of related experience or the equivalent combination of education and experience.Experience in a large automated mailing service an asset. Ability to provide quality service to customers in a courteous, patient manner. Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing. Ability to work effectively under pressure to meet deadlines. Good physical condition with the ability to lift and transport parcels, varying in weight, up to sixty (60) pounds. Ability to operate computers, computer operating systems, and productivity software; as well as metering and associated mailing equipment as asset. Ability to exercise sound judgment.

University of British Columbia