MAIL MESSENGER DRIVER

POSITION SUMMARY

The Illinois Department of Central Management Services (CMS) Agency Support Division is seeking to hire a highly motivated and professional Mail Messenger Driver to perform mail and messenger duties. This position will sort and deliver mail by routes to various State of Illinois and US Post Office sites. The State of Illinois offers an excellent benefits package that includes a defined pension plan, health insurance, dental, vision, a deferred compensation plan, paid holidays, as well as other benefits. We invite all qualified applicants interested in assisting the CMS Agency Support Division to apply for this Office Assistant Mail Messenger Driver position. We are an equal opportunity employer.

POSITION ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS

• Under general supervision, performs general mail and messenger duties for the section.
• Sorts and delivers mail by routes to various State of Illinois and US Post Office sites as operations dictate.
• On a rotation basis picks up outgoing mail from various state office locations in the Sangamon County area and transports to Pontiac, Illinois.
• Performs basic upkeep and maintenance duties for the central mailroom and for assigned motor vehicle.
• Performs other duties as required or assigned which are reasonably within the scope of the duties enumerated above.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• Requires knowledge, skill, and mental development equivalent to completion of high school.
• Requires one (1) year of related office experience.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience operating larger vehicles in high volume traffic situations.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience developing efficiency and time-management skills by sticking to a strict schedule.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience in a detail-oriented work environment.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience complying with office practices, procedures, and programs.
• Prefers one (1) year of professional experience successfully following both oral and written instructions.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT

• This position requires the applicant to pass a background check.
• Overtime is a condition of employment, and you may be required/mandated to work overtime including scheduled, unscheduled, or last-minute overtime.
• Requires a valid, appropriate driver’s license and the ability to travel.
• Requires the ability to lift packages weighing up to 50 pounds and assist with lifting packages up to 75 pounds.

The conditions of employment listed here are incorporated and related to any of the job duties as listed in the job description.

ABOUT THE AGENCY

Central Management Services (CMS) is the operational engine working behind the scenes to enable the State’s more than 60 agencies, universities, boards, and commissions to deliver efficient, reliable service to all Illinois citizens. The Agency’s mission is to support the State by delivering innovative, responsive, and effective services that provide the best value for Illinois State government and the people it serves. Among the services CMS provides are human resources facilitation; benefits programs for employees, retirees, and local governments; property and facilities management; diversity initiatives for public contracting and State employment; joint purchasing support; vehicle oversight and support; surplus property programs; print and electronic communications services; and administrative hearings coordination.

CMS values employees with different backgrounds, life experiences, and talents. CMS offers a robust benefit package including:

• Monday-Friday work schedule
• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time and hybrid schedules)
• Health, life, vision, and dental insurance
• 12 Weeks Paid maternity/paternity leave
• Pension Plan
• Deferred Compensation, and other pre-tax benefit programs
• Employees earn 12 paid sick days annually; paid vacation days (10-25 days based on years of service annually); paid personal days (3 days annually)
• Paid State holidays 13-14 days annually

 If this opportunity appeals to you, please apply today!