Motor Vehicle Operator-JC#9331 (Clerk of the Circuit Court)
Job description
Reporting directly to the supervisor for the assigned Department/Division/District in the office of the Clerk for the Circuit Court of Cook County (Clerk’s Office), the Motor Vehicle Operator is responsible for the distribution and collection of designated court files, materials, consisting of, but not limited to, supplies, equipment, recyclables and other materials, by operating Cook County box trucks or other assigned Cook County vehicles on designated routes. The Motor Vehicle Operator adheres to a daily delivery and pick-up schedule, loading and unloading materials in a safe manner that ensures the product and vehicle are undamaged, strictly complies with all safety and Department of Transportation regulations, policies, and procedures, inspects vehicle, remains accountable for all assigned equipment, and performs and meets all physical requirements related to the position.
Essential Job Duties
- Adheres to authorized, dedicated delivery routes that may require numerous stops throughout the daily schedule, including delivery of all case files, supply orders, or other designated items and materials assigned for delivery or pick-up as outlined on the daily delivery and pick-up schedule.
- Responsible for immediately contacting the Warehouse/Records Center Manager for direction in the event a delivery or pick-up cannot be made as scheduled.
- Checks case files, totes, supply orders, or other designated items and materials to be placed on an assigned Cook County vehicle to confirm items are part of the day’s schedule.
- Loads assigned Cook County vehicle by placing case files, totes, supply orders, or other designated items in the vehicle in a manner that is safe and minimizes damage to items and vehicle.
- Accountable at end of day for all equipment assigned to the vehicle that is required for the delivery and/or pick-up of materials, including but not limited to dock plate, pallet jack and stabilizer poles.
- Responsible for operating equipment utilized for hauling and warehouse operations, including, but not limited to, an electric pallet jack, forklift, and scales.
- Performs interior and exterior vehicle inspections; reports any vehicle defects, accidents, traffic violations or damage to the vehicle before and after completion of the route.
- Complies with all safety and Department of Transportation (DOT) regulations, including the specific Orders regarding Cook County vehicle operations and the Warehouse/Records Center policies and procedures.
- Participates in and complies with continuous truck and customer service training.
- Abides by the State of Illinois driving laws and rules of the road.
- Acts as helper on the delivery team and acts as back-up driver for vehicles.
- Retrieves, compiles, and distributes requested records and information.
- Reads and understands labeling and coding on boxes; reviews shipping documents to determine assignments; makes pick up and deliveries to and from the correct location and is accountable for all deliveries.
- Maintains eligibility for access to all buildings for deliveries and pickups.
- Provides support for other members of the team.
- Performs functions related to the Imaging and Document Management System (IDMS) process, where applicable.
- Performs functions related to Electronic Filing (eFiling), where applicable.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
The duties listed are not set forth for purposes of limiting the assignment of work. They are not to be construed as a complete list of the many duties normally to be performed under a job title or those to be performed temporarily outside an employee’s normal line of work.
Minimum Qualifications
High School Diploma or GED. (Must upload proof of education in the Attachments section of the application by the posting deadline.)
One (1) year of full-time work experience as a van or truck driver.
Valid State of Illinois Class “D” driver’s license. (Must upload proof of valid driver’s license in the Attachments section of the application by the posting deadline.)
Preferred Qualifications
Associate’s degree or higher from an accredited college or university. (Must upload proof of education in the Attachments section of the application by the posting deadline.)
Two (2) years of full-time work experience as a van or truck driver.
Valid State of Illinois Class “B” or higher commercial driver’s license with Full Air Brakes endorsement. (Must upload proof of valid driver’s license in the Attachments section of the application by the posting deadline.)
Current employee of the Clerk of the Circuit Court.
Post-Employment Requirement
Must currently possess a valid State of Illinois Class “B” or higher commercial driver’s license with Full Air Brakes endorsement OR obtain a valid State of Illinois Class “B” or higher commercial driver’s license with Full Air Brakes endorsement within 6 months of employment, and maintain it as a condition of employment.
Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics
Ability to work and concentrate in a fast paced, sometimes noisy, open office environment.
Ability to work in non-climate controlled environments.
Possess specific vision capabilities including, close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception and the ability to adjust focus necessary to operate a motor vehicle and perform vision-related tasks.
Possess excellent communication and customer service skills and be customer oriented.
Ability to obtain and convey information and/or guidelines and read and comprehend instructions and procedures.
Ability to demonstrate proper telephone and mobile radio etiquette.
Knowledge of coding, filing systems and departmental procedures.
Ability to demonstrate good verbal and written communication skills.
Ability to demonstrate good customer service skills.
Physical Requirements
Ability to push, pull, move and lift up to 40 pounds.
Ability to push, pull, move and lift more than 40 pounds using assistive devices.
Ability to climb ladders and stairs on a regular basis.
Ability to sit, squat, stand, kneel, bend and crawl on a regular basis.
Ability to sit, stand, walk or move for extended periods of time.
Ability to repetitively use hands to operate standard office equipment and handle documents.
Ability to meet Illinois Secretary of State medical and physical requirements to obtain and/or maintain State of Illinois Class B commercial driver’s license.
PURSUANT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 2021-1 AND THE CLERK’S OFFICE COVID-19 VACCINATION POLICY, THE SELECTED CANDIDATE WILL BE REQUIRED TO EITHER SUBMIT PROOF OF FULL VACCINATION OR A REQUEST FOR REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION PRIOR TO THE START OF EMPLOYMENT
Veterans Preference
When applying for employment with the Clerk of the Circuit Court of Cook County, preference is given in the application process to honorably discharged Veterans who have served in the Armed Forces of the United States for more than 180 consecutive days, or during War Time. To take advantage of this preference a Veteran must:
MEET THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS FOR THE POSITION.
IDENTIFY THEMSELVES AS A VETERAN BY CHECKING “YES” UNDER VETERAN STATUS ON THE DIVERSITY/SELF IDENTIFICATION PAGE OF THEIR EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION.
UPLOAD A COPY OF THEIR DD 214, DD 215 or NGB 22 (NOTICE OF SEPARATION) AT TIME OF APPLICATION FILING. IF YOU HAVE MULTIPLE DD 214's, 215's, OR NGB 22's, PLEASE SUBMIT THE ONE WITH THE LATEST DATE. COAST GUARD MUST SUBMIT A CERTIFIED COPY OF THE MILITARY SEPARATION FROM EITHER THE DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION (BEFORE 9/11) OR THE DEPARTMENT OF HOMELAND SECURITY (AFTER 9/11).
The Cook County Department of Veterans Affairs can assist you with obtaining a certified DD214 and having it recorded for you at no charge. Please contact veterans.affairs@cookcountyil.gov for additional information.
Medical, Dental, and Vision Coverage
Basic Term Life Insurance
Pension Plan and Deferred Compensation Program
Employee Assistance Program
Paid Holidays, Vacation, and Sick Time
You May Qualify for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program (PSLF)
Important Information:
You must include all work experience in your application for it to be considered. Work experience included in your resume and not in your application will not be considered.
Proof of education, accreditation, certification, licenses, or other documents required under Minimum or Preferred Qualifications must be uploaded to your employment application or presented at time of interview. Degrees awarded outside of the United States with the exception of those awarded in one of the United States territories and Canada, must be credentialed by a foreign credential evaluation agency qualified by the Illinois State Board of Education (currently approved agencies can be found here). All documents will be reviewed for authenticity. Failure to provide required documents by time of interview will result in disqualification from the position.
Must be legally authorized to work in the United States without sponsorship.
This position requires successful completion of post-offer tests, which may include a background check, drug screen and medical examination.
Falsification of any information in the application process or failure to comply with any of the requirements in the job notification will result in disqualification for the position, dismissal after hire, and/or placement on the Clerk’s Office’s Ineligible for Hire/Rehire List.
The Clerk of the Circuit Court does not hire for Non-Exempt positions based on Political Reasons or Factors.
For more information on how to apply, please visit https://www.cookcountyclerkofcourt.org/employment and follow the link to fill out an application.
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