Mail Carrier

Position Description:

The Mail Carrier is responsible for timely, accurate pickup, transportation, and delivery of university mail across approximately 30 campus stops daily, while complying with postal regulations and established schedules. The position requires safe operation of a 10-foot delivery truck, physical handling of mail weighing up to 60 pounds, professional customer service, and regular communication with university departments and the United States Postal Service. Additional responsibilities include assisting with all mail center and Designworks operations, operating mailing equipment, preparing bulk mailings, tracking mail volume, maintaining an organized workspace, and cross-training to ensure efficient and reliable departmental operations.

Major Responsibilities:

• Drive the campus route for pickup and delivery service. On average, this includes moving bags and tubs of mail to and from 30 stops per day.
• Load and unload the delivery truck at Mail Services located at the Harre Union.
• Daily interaction with campus department personnel and campus visitors.
• Provide guidance and direction to university departments on how to prepare outgoing mail when working with the Mail Center.
• Twice-daily business customer contact with the United States Post Office. Sign for accountable mail, pick up mailing supplies, and load and unload University Mail.
• Assist with all mail center operations. Assist with metered mail, bag, and tray mail for bulk mailing; address, fold, and operate the inserter. Sort mail and break down the University's incoming morning mail.
  
  

Required Knowledge and Skills:

• Highschool 
• One to two years of experience in mail services, postal operations, shipping and receiving, delivery services, or a related field is preferred. Experience operating delivery vehicles, handling mail and packages, providing customer service, and using mailing equipment is beneficial. Equivalent experience and demonstrated ability to learn mail center procedures may be considered in place of directly related experience.

Other Qualifications:

• Must have a valid driver's license and pass all University driving requirements to drive a University vehicle.
• Confident driving a 10-foot box truck.
• Ability to lift and carry up to 60lbs
• Ability to perform work with prolonged walking, standing, bending, lifting, pushing, pulling, or carrying.
• Basic computer skills
• Professional behavior and customer service skills
• Verify that every job is performed accurately.
• Keep truck and work areas clean and organized.
  
• Demonstrate a commitment to cultural diversity and the ability to work with individuals and groups of diverse backgrounds.

All offers of employment with Valparaiso University are contingent upon the clear results of a thorough background check. Background checks may include criminal history, motor vehicle reports, prior employment verification, and personal/professional references. If applicable to the position, they will also include credit history. Background checks will be conducted on all final candidates for employment.

To be considered for this position, you must upload:

• Cover letter
• Resume
• List of 3 professional references
• Answer all application questions

Please address the cover letter to:

Valparaiso University

Valparaiso, Indiana