Truck Driver I - Warehouse Distribution (2025-26)

Ref: PCN216

BASIC FUNCTION:  Under general supervision the Truck Driver drives and operates motorized vehicles and equipment to transport merchandize, food, supplies, mail, textbooks, curriculum, furniture and equipment. The Truck Driver provides District-wide support unloading, loading, delivering, transfer and placement of merchandise, food, supplies, mail, textbooks, curriculum, furniture and equipment; transport freight and food in a safe and efficient manner.

REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: (Incumbents may perform any combination of the essential functions shown below. This position description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, knowledge, or abilities associated with this classification, but is intended to reflect the principal job elements accurately.)

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:

• Pick up and deliver merchandise, food, supplies, mail, textbooks, curriculum, furniture and equipment to schools and offices and other buildings in the District. 
• Transport freight and food in a safe and efficient manner. 
• Check and inspect goods received and delivered.
• Maintain records of work performed and obtain appropriate signatures as necessary. 
• Load and unload incoming and outgoing freight and food. 
• Pick up and deliver merchandise, food, supplies, mail, textbooks, curriculum, furniture and equipment to and from specified areas at various sites. 
• Place merchandise, food, supplies, mail, textbooks, curriculum, furniture and equipment in specified areas at various sites. 
• Sort and route mail to appropriate departments or schools.
• Operate a variety of District vehicles and equipment including a forklift, hand truck, pallet jack and trucks of varying sizes. 
• Drive a District vehicle to local sites to pick up or deliver supplies and equipment as assigned; follow specified routes as assigned. 
• Maintain truck operation and records including documents and receipts of service and repairs; assist mechanic with servicing and performing minor repairs to trucks; perform emergency repairs and minor adjustments as necessary; wash vehicle and keep vehicle clean for safe transport of food. 
• Work cooperatively with all District employees, outside vendors and contractors, students and parents. 
• Arrive to worksite on time in accordance with the pre-assigned schedule determined by the immediate supervisor or District management.
• Perform related duties as assigned.

QUALIFICATIONS:

The District determines whether a candidate is qualified based on fulfillment of prerequisites, relevant work experience, ability to perform the essential functions, reference checks, effective interpersonal and communication skills demonstrated by interview performance and/or writing samples, and achievement on performance-based assessments (if applicable) that demonstrate the candidate possesses the requisite knowledge, skills and abilities.  Meeting prerequisites only satisfies the initial screening process and does not indicate the candidate is qualified to perform the essential functions of the position.

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• Traffic laws, defensive driving techniques and rules of the road
• Proper loading and unloading of trucks 
• Proper lifting techniques
• Proper operation of warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks and pallet jacks
• General warehousing procedures
• District locations
• Basic record-keeping techniques

ABILITY TO:

• Operate District delivery trucks of varying sizes
• Operate a variety of warehouse equipment including forklifts, hand trucks and pallet jacks
• Observe legal and safe driving practices
• Learn warehousing procedures relating to the receipt, storage and issuance of mail, equipment and supplies
• Maintain routine records
• Perform minor repairs and adjustments to vehicles
• Keep vehicles clean and sanitary for the transport of food
• Work cooperatively with others
• Meet schedules and time lines
• Understand and follow oral and written instructions

PREREQUISITES

• A high school diploma, general education development (GED), or other proof of equivalent level of education
• One year of verifiable commercial motor vehicle or equivalent size truck driving experience, current within the past five years
• Three years of related experience preferred
• Valid Class C California driver's license and evidence of insurability
• Possession of a safe driving record for the last five years as verified by the DMV Driving History Report, i.e., no DUI, cell phone tickets or accidents, etc…
• Pass drug and/or alcohol test (is this correct?)
• Participate in Department of Transportation drug consortium and pass DOT-approved medical screening each year
• Valid Forklift certification or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire

PRE-EMPLOYMENT PROCESS:

Employment eligibility that may include fingerprints, tuberculosis and/or other employment clearance.

WORKING CONDITIONS

ENVIRONMENT:

Outdoor and warehouse environment; driving a District vehicle to conduct work; driving a vehicle during adverse weather conditions; working around machinery having moving parts and vehicles; working on ladders; exposure to fumes from vehicle and equipment operation.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS:

Consistent mental alertness; sitting or standing for extended periods of time; lifting, carrying, pushing and pulling objects; heavy physical labor; bending and twisting at the waist, climbing stairs and ladders; bending head or body forward and downward; reaching overhead, above the shoulders and horizontally; dexterity of both hands and fingers while performing duties; seeing to read, write and use the computer; hearing and speaking to exchange information, in person or on the telephone, and make presentations.

NON-DISCRIMINATION POLICY:

The Oakland Unified School District does not discriminate in any program, activity, or in employment on the basis of actual or perceived race, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, pregnancy, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, veteran status, gender, sex, or sexual orientation.