On-Call Mail Courier

Under the direct supervision of the Operations Manager, ensures the efficient handling of County mail.  Picks up/delivers interoffice and outgoing mail pieces between County offices located in Battle Creek, and Marshall and United States Post Office (USPO). Processes outbound mail daily.

1. Drives a daily scheduled mail route to Marshall, and Battle Creek to deliver/pickup and sort interoffice and outbound mail pieces.
2. Prepares and processes outgoing mail pieces, including certified, restricted delivery, international, express mail and UPS packages.
3. Operates and maintains an electronic postage meter machine. Includes placing service calls when necessary.
4. Interacts and communicates with County personnel and United States Post Office personnel in order to answer questions and obtain information regarding postal rates and requirements.
5. Completes and processes paperwork associated with the County’s and USPO mail processing systems via use of computer and printer.
6. Picks up and delivers County payroll to County Buildings when applicable.
7. Drives and maintains County vehicle for Mail Services, including cleaning interior and exterior of vehicle and scheduling general maintenance.
8. Picks up and delivers court files to the County court systems in County Buildings.
9. Responsible for taking all metered and pre-stamped mail to USPO for same day processing.
10. Acknowledge the sensitive and confidential nature of such information and agree not to divulge any confidential information to others.
11.  Performs other duties as assigned.

1. Knowledge of Postal regulations for First Class mailings is recommended.
2. Interpersonal skills necessary to effectively communicate with County personnel and USPO.
3. Mental ability to frequently handle simultaneous projects requiring concentration and attention to detail with periodic distractions due to people and/or business-related telephone calls. Incumbent is frequently required to handle pressures related to meeting deadlines, fulfilling scheduling requirements, etc.
4. Physical ability to frequently transport items including lifting, pushing and/or pulling items weighing up to seventy pounds. Incumbent is occasionally required to climb, stoop, bend or kneel to accommodate different working positions.  Incumbent is frequently required to walk and/or stand for extended periods of time.
5. Possession of a current State of Michigan vehicle operator’s driver’s license.

Working Conditions   

1. Work includes frequent outside working conditions with exposure to extreme hot or cold weather conditions, including rain and snow.
2. Daily travel between County Buildings is required, including inclement weather.
3. Extended work days (beyond eight hours/day) are rarely required.
4. On-call availability to handle emergencies/crisis situations.

Salary : $16