Vehicle Equipment / Operator I -Temporary

To provide a solid Human Resource management foundation, responsible oversight, and creative solutions through a collaborative approach with all stakeholders to maximize the potential of our greatest asset – OUR EMPLOYEES.

This temporary position will be assigned to the Department of Administration.

This is a recurring job posting for our Night and Medical Courier Driver positions who are mission critical to allow the MSC to continue operating without affecting the service we provide to all state agencies. This position is responsible for collecting and delivering mail from all agencies across the state, especially the Time Sensitive Biohazard samples from all state laboratories that need to go to the NC State Laboratory of Public Health in Raleigh. All these samples must be picked up and delivered to the State Laboratory every day as agreed. New driver will provide coverage for the MSC Raleigh location in addition to our HUB’s locations in Statesville, Roanoke Rapids, and Richland Some of the temporary employee duties include:

• Picking up and delivering time sensitive laboratory specimens.

•  Driving inner city and statewide routes using state trucks and vans.  Transporting large containers of mail.

•  Weighing and metering mail. Mechanical and manual sorting of large quantities of mail.  Creating manifest of signature mail.

•  Heavy lifting may be required.

• Sorting mail by 4-6 digit numbers mailing codes.  Bundling mail for courier route delivery. Additional duties as assigned.

Effective July 1, 2025, candidates now meet the minimum qualifications of a position if they have the minimum education and experience listed from the class specification.  The Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities listed within this vacancy announcement will be used only as management preferences and will be used to screen for the most qualified pool of applicants.

Management Preferences

• Ability to work with computers and download files.

• Ability to operate a tracking system software to track accountable mail.

• Clean and maintain work areas and equipment.

• Work during weekends and Holidays as needed.

• Maintain data logs throughout routes.

Some state job postings say you can qualify by an “equivalent combination of education and experience.” If that language appears below, then you may qualify through EITHER years of education OR years of directly related experience, OR a combination of both. See the Education and Experience Equivalency Guide for details.

High school or General Educational Development (GED) diploma; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Additional Requirements Must possess necessary licenses or certifications to operate assigned types of vehicles or equipment.

The State of North Carolina is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer and dedicated to providing employees with a work environment free from all forms of unlawful employment discrimination, harassment, or retaliation. The state provides reasonable accommodation to employees and applicants with disabilities; known limitations related to pregnancy, childbirth, or related medical conditions; and for religious beliefs, observances, and practices.