Job Description

Nakupuna Consulting is looking for a Driver/ Courier to be responsible for the pickup and delivery of United States Postal Service mail and parcels designated for the Pentagon and Mark Center screening facilities. Following prescribed guidelines, the Driver/Courier will facilitate the accountability and timely delivery of mail and parcels for the government customer.

The following reflects management’s definition of essential functions for this job, but does not restrict the tasks that may be assigned. Management may assign additional duties and responsibilities to this job at any time due to reasonable accommodation or other reasons.

• Operate 16’ Class 6 truck in high traffic areas in the National Capitol Complete initial and annual safe driver training
• Obey all traffic laws and operate vehicle in a safe and responsible
• Perform daily maintenance check on assigned vehicle and document findings on vehicle checklist. Notify supervisor of any maintenance
• Adhere to prescribed driving routes. Notify supervisor of any deviation due to traffic or other delays
• Complete daily vehicle logs (mileage, start/stop times, destinations) for review/endorsement by the Operations & Training
• Pick-up and deliver mail and parcels from the United States Postal Service office location in Washington, D.C. to the Pentagon and Mark Center in Northern
• Follow strict pick-up and delivery
• Assume custody of large volumes of mail and parcels, including Certified, Priority, and Registered
• Visually inspect mail and parcels for suspicious characteristics and appropriately react to suspected hazardous items
• Maintain 100% accountability of mail and parcels using a handheld scanning device and tracking Synchronize scanning devices with the WHS ITS database
• Load and offload All-Purpose Carts laden with mail and parcel
• Assist security personnel and mail screening personnel with x-ray operations
• Assist with commercial carrier parcel receiving as needed
• Assist mail screening personnel with housekeeping duties as needed (sweeping, mopping, trash removal, etc.)
• Assist mail screening personnel with morning mail release duties, as needed
• Transport the delivery truck to and from scheduled maintenance appointments, which may require working beyond normal scheduled hours
• Utilize appropriate customer relations skills when interacting with USPS and government personnel

Skills/Qualifications:   Possess a valid driver’s license and clean driving record, previous professional driving experience is preferred, excellent written and verbal communication and interpersonal skills, ability to read maps and follow GPS, basic computer knowledge.

Physical Requirements : While performing the duties of this position, the employee must, at a minimum , be able to meet the following physical requirements.

• Undergo an OSHA Respirator Medical Clearance examination and be determined physically capable of completing job requirements.
• Ability to wear Personal Protective Equipment (PPE) including OSHA Level C protective ensembles (compliant with 29 CFR 1910.132) for up to eight hours per day. Working conditions require wearing Level C PPE and respiratory protection in hot and humid conditions (in excess of 78 degrees) .
• Ability to wear a five pound Powered Air Purifying Respirator (PAPR) (compliant with 29 CFR 1910.134) for extended periods of time while conducting daily operations without risk of respiratory distress due to a prior medical condition.
• Ability to wear a half- or full-face respirator with particulate.
• This position requires employees to be clean shaven in order to utilize respiratory protection equipment – no exceptions.
• Ability to frequently use stairs as a regular part of daily duties.
• Ability to lift and carry 50 pounds for up to 50 yards while wearing PPE.
• Ability to stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, bend, and sit for long periods of time.
• Ability to stretch and reach with hands and arms.
• Ability to use hands to handle or feel, and to perform repetitive motions with the hands, wrists, and fingers.
• Ability to talk/hear, and engage in and follow audible communications in an emergency situation.
• Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and ability to adjust
• Ability to work in close proximity to x-ray machines.
• Ability to work with common cleaning chemicals, such as bleach, isopropyl alcohol, and glass cleaner.  

DoD Installation Access: This position requires access to secure building and parking areas. Candidate must be able to qualify for and obtain access.

Clearance Requirements: The candidate must be able to acquire and maintain a SECRET security clearance. Must be a U.S. citizen.

Education and Experience:

• Minimum of a high school diploma, or equivalent, required for employment.
• 3 years of experience operating conventional vehicles for business purpose is preferred
• Candidate must be able to successfully pass a background and drug screening in addition to maintain a clean driving record.

This federal government project is subject to the Service Contract Act (SCA). The hourly rate for this position is determined by the location where work is performed. In addition to hourly pay, positions subject to SCA are entitled to a health and welfare (H&W) payment, which may be adjusted based employee selection of company benefits in lieu of H&W.

The Nakupuna Companies are dedicated to fostering an inclusive work environment while providing reasonable accommodations to individuals with disabilities. If you require special assistance or accommodations during your job application process, please contact  [email protected] .

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