DRIVER MESSENGER 7211

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

Under supervision, an employee in this class operates an automobile or small truck for the purpose of chauffeuring department officials or other assigned personnel or collecting and delivering messages, records, and materials. The incumbent may be responsible for a small amount of cash to be delivered or used to purchase items from merchants who are on a delivery route. Instructions are usually received in the form of written or oral requests for specific items to be picked up or delivered. The employee may participate in routine clerical or other routine tasks in the office of assignment between deliveries. Work is reviewed upon completion for prompt delivery of materials requested and the safety of vehicle operation. Does related work as required.

TYPICAL WORK ACTIVITIES

Operates a passenger vehicle or light truck for transporting records, materials, and other supplies;

Acts as chauffeur for departmental officials or other assigned personnel;

Receives written requisitions for specific materials to be purchased at various commercial houses appearing on the route; determines that items meet the specifications of request; makes petty cash purchases and accounts for any expenditures;

Performs routine clerical or other routine tasks in the office of assignment between deliveries;

Gives minor routine maintenance service to assigned vehicle; checks it each day for gasoline, oil, battery level, tire pressure and general running condition and cleanliness;

May transport legal files, confidential material or high priority items.

FULL PERFORMANCE KNOWLEDGES, SKILLS, ABILITIES AND PERSONAL CHARACTERISTICS

Good knowledge of the geography of the county; good knowledge of traffic regulations; some knowledge of office practices and procedures; ability to operate an automobile or light truck safely and efficiently in traffic and under adverse weather conditions; ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions; ability to learn assigned clerical or other routine tasks readily; physical condition commensurate with the demands of the position.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

NECESSARY SPECIAL REQUIREMENT

Throughout employment in this title, employees must possess a valid license to operate a motor vehicle in New York State.

R08/05/94

SUFFOLK COUNTY

Non-Competitive