SUBSTITUTE DELIVERY DRIVER

JOB SUMMARY

Under general supervision, to pick up and deliver warehouse supplies, district mail, books, audio-visual and media materials;  load and unload delivery truck; to assist in general store keeping activities; load, deliver and unload prepared foods and food containers to various schools according to pre-arranged schedules; pick up and deliver food related products; assist in maintaining stock in order at District warehouse and Nutrition Center;  maintain assigned vehicle;  assist in the maintenance of cafeteria equipment and food service facilities; any driver may be required to assist in the District's central supply warehouse or Nutrition Center on an "as needed" basis; and at critical times may be required to assist in another driver's primary area of responsibility.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Duties generally performed by incumbents reporting to the Director of Business Services;

2. Make a daily mail pick-up at the Post Office; 

3. Sort incoming mail in preparation for delivery; 

4. Make several scheduled runs daily to in-city schools to deliver mail; 

5. Pick up mail to be processed and taken to the Post Office for mailing, including processing and preparing mail for special delivery such as registered and certified letters, packages, and metering letters; 

6. Deliver and pick up films and other audio-visual equipment and materials; 

7. Deliver monies to the bank for deposit; 

8. May deliver agendas to Board members, warrants to employees, and other special deliveries as may be needed; 

9. May make periodic runs to deliver textbooks and other items and materials; 

10. May make special trips to local stores to buy or pick up equipment and supplies;

11. Drive a delivery vehicle in delivering prepared foods from the central kitchen to various schools following a pre-determined schedule; 

12. Load and unload containers, hot carts, and utensils, and makes proper distribution; 

13. Assist in maintaining food, paper goods, and frozen food storage areas; 

14. Shelve, store, and rotate supplies and assist with inventories; 

15. Delivery of prepared foods may set up a kitchen, serve food to students, and clean up; 

16. May record daily lunch and ice cream sales and count lunch tickets;  

17. Clean kitchen equipment, work and floor surfaces, general facilities, and storage areas;

18. May perform general warehouse duties and direct the substitute delivery driver;  

19. Regularly wash, maintain, and service their assigned vehicle;  

20. During "down" times, drivers may be required to assist in the warehouse;

21. Perform other related work as may be required.

EMPLOYMENT STANDARDS

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

1. Techniques and methods for establishing and maintaining delivery routes and schedules;  

2. Safe driving practices and operation of light and/or medium-duty delivery trucks;  

3. School District and the location of schools and offices;  

4. Appropriate methods for lifting and loading supplies and equipment;  

5. Proper operation of forklifts, hand trucks, and dollies.

Ability to:

1. Maintain tight delivery schedules without close supervision;  

2. Drive and operate a light and/or medium-duty delivery truck safely and in conformance with State Laws;  

3. Learn school and District office locations and the geography of the District, and adjust schedule accordingly;  

4. Keep required records;

5. Respond appropriately to direction and changes in the work setting; 

6. Organize tasks, set priorities, maintain established pace; 

7. Work with minimal supervision;

8. Manage multiple tasks; 

9. Perform repetitive tasks;

10. Learn various mailing and postage regulations;  

11. Learn warehousing procedures relating to the receipt, storage, and issuance of goods and supplies used in the District;

12. Follow written & verbal instructions, and schedules;

13. Understand and follow oral and written directions;  

14. Establish and maintain an effective working relationship with those contacted in the course of work.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Education: High School Diploma, General Education Degree (GED), or Certificate of Proficiency, and possession of the knowledge and abilities listed above.

Experience: Six (6) months of experience operating a mid-size delivery vehicle and performing warehouse receiving and storage functions.

REQUIRED LICENSES AND/OR CERTIFICATES

1. Possession of and maintain a valid California Driver's License during the course of employment;

2. Have an acceptable driving record;  

3. Must be insurable at standard rates by the District's insurance carrier and maintain such insurability during the course of employment. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORKING CONDITIONS

The physical requirements indicated below are examples of the physical aspects that this position classification must perform in carrying out the essential functions.

Physical Demands:  Sit, stand, walk, drive, bend, stoop, squat, reach, push/ pull (rollers & dollies), climb, twist, look up/ down, (occasionally); kneel (infrequently); lift/ carry items up to 40 pounds (occasionally); lift/ carry to 75 pounds (infrequently); grasp & operate supplies/ equipment/ lift gate (occasionally); use seeing, hearing & speaking.

Working Conditions: Regular driving over mountain roads requiring driving under all types of weather conditions and exposure to: seasonal temperature (to 100°), dust & wind, traffic fumes, and mechanically operated equipment.  Job requires an understanding of proper methods for lifting and carrying, loading and unloading supplies and equipment.

In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), the Hemet Unified School District (HUSD) will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities for the purpose of enabling the performance of the essential duties and responsibilities of the position. HUSD encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with Human Resources and/or Safety/Risk Management.

SPECIAL NOTE

At-will position. Being hired as a substitute does not qualify you for a permanent position.  To be considered for an interview for a permanent position, a substitute must apply for a permanent position on www.edjoin.org and pass the required testing.

      June 2026

Non-Discrimination Policy:

The Hemet Unified School District (District) is committed to providing equal opportunity for all individuals in District programs and activities. District programs, activities, and practices shall be free from unlawful discrimination, including discrimination against an individual or group based on race, color, ancestry, nationality, national origin, immigration status, ethnic group identification, ethnicity, age, religion, marital status, pregnancy, parental status, physical or mental disability, sex, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, or genetic information; a perception of one or more of such characteristics; or association with a person or group with one or more of these actual or perceived characteristics.

For all complaints concerning students, employees, and programs, please contact: 

 Juan Santos, Director, Title IX, Compliance & Resolution

 jsantos@hemetusd.org

 1791 W. Acacia Avenue

 Hemet, CA 92545

 (951) 765-5100 ext. 2255

For questions concerning Section 504, please contact: 

 Joshua Workman, Director, Student Support Services

 jworkman1@hemetusd.org

 1791 W. Acacia Avenue

 Hemet, CA 92545

 (951) 765-5100 ext. 3500

For questions concerning educational equity, please contact: 

 Michael Schanze, Coordinator of Child Welfare & Attendance and Educational Equity

 mschanze@hemetusd.org

 1791 W. Acacia Avenue

 Hemet, CA 92545 

 (951) 765-5100 ext. 3700

 California Law Prohibits Workplace Discrimination & Harassment