Job Description

Mail Services Assistant/Delivery Driver

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Elaine Langone Center (ELC)



Position Title:
Mail Services Assistant/Delivery Driver



Position Type:
Full time



Location:
Elaine Langone Center (ELC)



Categories:
Staff Non-exempt



Job Summary:



Job Duties:



Join the PP&M Team!


Are you looking for an opportunity to work in a fast-paced job where you can make an immediate impact on the Bucknell campus community? As a member of our Print, Publications, and Mail (PP&M) team, you will help deliver top-quality print and mail services to the campus community. We are looking for someone who is excited to share ideas, explore new technology, and help us improve our processes. In this position, your Team Leader will create a schedule that will require you to rotate between working as a Mail Services Assistant and Delivery Driver. You will contribute to the department by keeping your workspace clean, safe, and organized. All members of the PPM Staff are encouraged and expected to take advantage of opportunities for job-related professional development and continuous learning. If you are ready to be part of a great team, and work in a supportive, respectful, and inclusive environment - apply today!


This full-time position, scheduled from 7:30am - 4:00pm, will report to the Mail Services Team Leader.



What you will do:


As a Mail Services Assistant, you will operate a variety of mail processing machines, including equipment for addressing, labeling, sealing, and postage metering, ensuring efficiency and accuracy. You'll manage postage systems while maintaining compliance with USPS regulations; sort and process mail, and provide courier services for timely mail and package distribution. As a Delivery Driver, you'll pick up and deliver mail and packages to campus departments, including handling bulk mailings and using tracking systems to log deliveries. You'll also transport outgoing mail and provide special handling services for materials that need extra care.



Mail Services Assistant Duties (50%)

• Operate mail processing machines: Use a range of equipment, including addressing, labeling, tabbing, inserting, tying, strapping, shrink-wrapping, sealing, and postage metering machines. Ensure accurate processing and efficiency to meet operational demands
  
  
• Manage postage systems: Maintain and monitor postage meter deposits and oversee bi-weekly or monthly audits. Ensure accurate departmental billing and compliance with USPS regulations
  
  
• Sort and process mail: Handle incoming and outgoing mail, preparing it to meet both university and USPS requirements, including preparing USPS accounting forms for various mail classes
  
  
• Handle special mail categories: Manage business reply, postage-due mail, and outgoing international mail, ensuring proper accounting and compliance with carrier standards
  
  
• Provide courier services: Deliver mail and packages between the Production Center and on- and off-campus locations, ensuring timely and accurate distribution
  
  
• Other related tasks: Perform additional responsibilities as assigned by the team leader to ensure smooth mailroom operations

Delivery Driver Duties (50%)

• Mail and package pickups: Collect mail and packages from the U.S. Post Office for distribution to campus locations
  
  
• Mail and parcel deliveries: Deliver sorted U.S. and campus mail or parcels to departments following established delivery schedules
  
  
• Bulk mail handling: Transport outgoing bulk mailings to the Lewisburg Post Office, ensuring timely submission for processing
  
  
• Use tracking software: Operate package tracking systems to log deliveries and ensure accountability for all transported items
  
  
• Special handling services: Provide additional handling and delivery services for materials requiring extra care
  
  
• Other related tasks: Support department operations with additional duties as assigned by the team leader

Non Essential Functions:

• The job description's listed responsibilities and tasks are not exhaustive, additional non-essential tasks and responsibilities may be assigned as needed

We are looking for people with:

• High School Diploma or equivalent
  
  
• Valid Driver's License
  
  
• Demonstrated ability to successfully and safely drive and park oversized vehicles in an environment with heavy pedestrian traffic
  
  
• Ability to operate computers in a network environment using standard administrative applications such as e-mail and Microsoft office applications, and proprietary specialized mail processing applications
  
  
• Strong communication skills and the demonstrated ability to understand and carry out written and verbal instructions
  
  
• Excellent interpersonal skills and strong customer service skills, and a commitment to a collaborative team based work environment
  
  
• A critical thinker with the ability to work well under pressure is essential
  
  
• Strong commitment to confidentiality and the ability to handle sensitive information with discretion
  
  
• The selected candidate must successfully complete a background check, including a motor vehicle driving record, upon offer of employment

Who may also have (preferred):

• Postal regulation knowledge
  
  
• Delivery driver experience

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to routinely lift packages up to 50 pounds, with occasional lifting of up to 70 pounds with help or mechanical assistance
  
  
• Ability to walk 7 to 8 miles daily, and carry mail and packages up and down numerous flights of steps
  
  
• Must be able to tolerate exposure to noise, dust, and fumes, and use personal protective equipment as required
  
  
• Ability to work in a variety of adverse weather conditions

Job Exempt:
No

Salary Range:
16.00-18.15


The offer rate will be based on a review of the candidate's credentials compared to the qualifications of the position, internal equity, and our overall compensation philosophy.


This role is not budgeted for visa sponsorship at this time, all candidates must be authorized to work in the US at the time of submission of the application.



Advertised:
2025-01-30



Benefits:


Eligible full- and part-time employees are compensated beyond base salary through our total rewards package that includes (but is not limited to):

• Flexible scheduling options determined by role;
• Medical, prescription drug, vision, dental, life, and long-term disability insurance options
• An outstanding 10% employer contribution to your retirement plan (no contribution requirement for non-exempt positions)
• Generous paid time off, including vacation and sick time, a community service day, and 19 paid holidays (including two full weeks off for Winter Break!)
• Full-time and part-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for themselves. Additionally, full-time members of the faculty and staff are eligible for tuition remission for their spouse/spousal equivalent and are eligible for various tuition programs for their children. Credit for full-time benefits eligible employment at other institutions of higher education will be applied to waiting periods.
• A comprehensive employee wellness program including program incentives A myriad of other benefits, including parental leave, an employee assistance program, fitness center membership, and the power of your Bucknell ID card
  

To learn more about Bucknell's benefits, click here! (*Eligibility criteria and waiting periods may apply.)



Diversity, Equity & Inclusion:
Bucknell is committed to fostering an environment that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion, and seeks candidates who will contribute to a climate that supports the growth and development of a diverse campus community. We endeavor to enhance our capacity to value and capitalize on the cultural richness that diversity brings. We encourage all individuals to apply and do not discriminate in admissions, employment, educational programs and/or activities on the basis of race, color, national or ethnic origin, age, religion, disability, pregnancy, sex/gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital or family status, military or veteran status, or genetic information.

E-Verify Bucknell University participates with the United States Customs and Immigration Services (USCIS) E-Verify program. We will provide the federal government with your Form I-9 information to confirm that you are authorized to work in the U.S.For additional information regarding Bucknell's E-Verify requirements, please contact the office of Talent, Culture & Human Resources (570) 577-1631 or email hr@bucknell.edu.E-Verify Posters (sharing the link to the posters, which are also attached)



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Job Tags

Holiday work, Full time, Part time, Immediate start, Flexible hours,

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