SENIOR TRUCK DRIVER/CLERK

Metro’s mission is to provide a world-class transportation system that enhances the quality of life for all who live, work, and play within LA County.

Description

Under moderate supervision, operates various supply trucks, including tractor/trailers, to deliver materials to various Metro locations.

Examples of Duties

• Operates various Metro vehicles, including supply trucks and tractor/trailers to deliver equipment, vehicle parts, and stationery supplies to various Metro locations

• Operates a forklift, crane, drum jack, and other equipment to load and unload materials from trucks

• Secures items on trucks and trailers to prevent movement and damage during delivery

• Completes Bill of Lading (BOL) documents that reflect materials being transported

• Logs arrival and departure times to and from various Metro locations

• Inspects trucks to ensure that lights, signals, brakes, and other control mechanisms are in safe operating condition; completes vehicle inspection reports

• Utilizes Microsoft Outlook for email communications

• May stock shelves and issue parts and materials in storeroom areas

• Contributes to ensuring that the Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) policies and programs of Metro are carried out

May be required to perform other related job duties

Minimum Qualifications

A combination of education and/or experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the essential functions of the position. Additional experience, as outlined below, may be substituted for required education on a year-for-year basis. A typical combination includes:

Education

• None Required

Experience

• Six months of relevant experience driving a commercial vehicle, including operation of a forklift

Certifications/Licenses/Special Requirements

• Valid California Class A Commercial Driver License

• Possession of a forklift certification/license or the ability to obtain a forklift certification/license within the first two weeks assigned to the Senior Truck Driver/Clerk job classification

• Must comply with all California Occupational Safety and Health Administration (Cal/OSHA) regulations and utilize approved safety equipment and personal protective gear including, but not limited to, respirators, eye and hearing protective devices (HPD), if and when required

• Positions in this job classification are considered safety-sensitive and subject to drug and alcohol testing, including random testing, under Federal Transit Administration (FTA) regulations

Essential Knowledge

Knowledge of (defined as a learned body of information that is required for and applied in the performance of job tasks)

• Basic warehousing, delivery, and safety practices and procedures
• Vehicle operations, safety, and applicable DMV (Department of Motor Vehicles) commercial driving rules and regulations
• Applicable business software applications

Skill in (defined as the proficient manual, verbal, or mental utilization of data, people, or things)

• Operating Metro vehicles, including automobiles, supply trucks, and tractor/trailers safely and efficiently
• Communicating effectively orally and in writing
• Interacting professionally with various levels of Metro employees and outside representatives

Ability to (defined as a present competence to perform an observable behavior or produce an observable result)

• Load and unload materials
• Transport, distribute, and stock materials using a crane, forklift, drum jack, or other equipment
• Follow verbal and written instructions
• Maintain logs and records
• Independently lift and move objects weighing up to 50 pounds; lift and move objects weighing over 51 pounds with assistance
• Travel to offsite locations
• Read, write, speak, and understand English
  Special ConditionsThe physical demands described are representative of those that must be met by the employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Metro provides reasonable accommodation to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  

Working Conditions

• Stockroom or warehouse
• High dust, dirt, and/or grease environment
• High noise environment
• Work with regular exposure to odors or fumes
• Exposure to explosives and/or highly flammable materials
• Exposure to hazardous chemicals, solvents, and/or gases
• Exposure to moving machinery and/or vehicles
• Exposure to outdoor weather including extreme heat, cold, dampness and/or humidity
• Local Travel

Physical Effort Required

• Walking (distance 5' to 100')
• Crawling, crouching, squatting, stooping and/or kneeling
• Bending or twisting at the neck, waist and/or knees
• Lifting or carrying
• Driving and/or operating heavy equipment
• Handling by seizing, holding, grasping, or turning hands, but without finger dexterity
• Reaching by extending hand(s) and/or arm(s) in any direction
• Safely use sharp objects and tools
• Operating foot pedals
• Communicating through speech in the English language required
• Good distance vision and/or depth perception to judge distances

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Metro is an Equal Opportunity Employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, creed, ancestry, national origin, gender, marital status, sexual orientation, religion, age, veteran status, or disability. Learn more about Metro’s Equal Employment Opportunity Program . Metro does not deny participation in the application process to anyone with prior justice system involvement, in line with Fair Chance hiring practices.

Selection Procedure

Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the examination process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to further evaluate job-related experience, knowledge, skills and abilities.

Application Procedure

To apply, visit Metro's website at www.metro.net and complete an online Employment Application.

Computers are available to complete online Employment Applications at the following Metro location:

METRO Headquarters, Employment Office
One Gateway Plaza
Los Angeles, CA 90012

Telephone: (213) 922-6217 or persons with hearing or speech impairments can use California Relay Service 711 to contact Metro.

All completed online Employment Applications must be received by 5:00 p.m. on the closing date. Late applications will not be considered.

*Open to the public and all Metro employees

This job bulletin is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.

Closing Date/Time: 3/14/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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• Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority - LA Metro

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