Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
MAIL CARRIER
Pay Grade B11
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, delivers mail and supplies at various Metro locations. |
Classification Characteristics
| Differs from Messenger Clerk in that Mail Carrier picks up and delivers Metro and U.S. mail to all Metro locations while Messenger Clerk picks up and delivers mail to the various departments within Metro headquarters only.
Differs from Mail and Duplicating Clerk in that Mail Carrier picks up and delivers mail to various Metro locations while Mail and Duplicating Clerk makes copies of various documents in addition to processing and distributing departmental mail. |
Supervised by: General Services Supervisor
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Sorts, weighs, bundles, and labels Metro mail
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Operates Metro vehicle to pick up and deliver mail and supplies to various Metro locations
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Loads and unloads mail and supplies to and from Metro vehicle
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Records beginning and ending mileage in log book
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Operates inserting and labeling machine
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Uses push cart in delivering mail within headquarters building
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- General office practice and procedures
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Vehicle operation rules and regulations
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Safety rules to be observed
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Ability to:
- Safely operate Metro vehicles
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Sort, weigh, bundle, transport, and distribute mail and supplies
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Follow oral and written instructions
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Lift and move objects weighing up to 75 pounds
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Do repetitive bending, stooping and lifting
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Interact professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives
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Communicate effectively with others
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Travel to offsite locations within a reasonable timeframe
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the MAIL CARRIER position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- Possession of a forklift certification/license
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Valid California Class C driver’s license
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Special Conditions
Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 5/3/1995
Date Last Revised: 9/20/2017 4:22:14 PM
TCU: 0904A