Driver

Current employees: Please apply through the employee portal to be considered for this opportunity.

Pay Range:

$23.93 - $29.43 Hourly

Department:

Department of County Assets (DCA)

Job Type:

Regular Represented

Exemption Status:

United States of America (Non-Exempt)

Closing Date (Open Until Filled if No Date Specified):

August 11, 2026

The Opportunity:

This position will close once 150 applications have been received, regardless of the listed closing date. We encourage early submissions.

Overview

Are you an active, customer-focused driver who thrives on variety, teamwork, and keeps things moving smoothly behind the scenes?

As a Driver with Multnomah County’s Distribution Services team, you play a vital role as an ambassador of service. You will oversee the pickup, delivery, and sorting of essential goods—including paper, records, medical items, and mail—across various County locations. Using a mix of fixed and dispatched routes, you'll collaborate with fellow drivers to optimize route efficiency and provide top-notch service to our community. If you enjoy hands-on work, active problem-solving, and making a tangible impact every day, we welcome your application!

Essential Job Duties

• Safely operate various motor vehicles and material handling equipment to pick up, deliver, and sort items across County facilities (e.g., mail, medical/dental items, archives, e-waste, and equipment). Partner with team members to adjust routes for optimal efficiency, handle customer requests, and coordinate vehicle maintenance with Fleet Services.

• Determine appropriate mail classes and operate postage metering machines to process outgoing domestic and international mail and packages. Ensure proper account billing and USPS compliance.

• Advise internal customers on cost-effective postage classes and mail design.

• Assist in supply order fulfillment, maintain inventories of operational materials, and support Records Center activities such as retrieving records.

Operationally Essential Position: Employees who have been designated as operationally essential (“Essential”) are required to report for duty regardless of facility closure or curtailment of some or all County operations.

To Qualify

We will consider any combination of relevant work experience, volunteering, education, and transferable skills as qualifying unless an item or section is labeled required. Please be clear and specific about how your background is relevant.

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or the equivalent.

• Demonstrated experience in a role requiring strong customer service, clear communication with diverse colleagues and public partners.

• Physical Requirements & Essential Functions:

  • Lifts, carries, and moves items weighing up to 50 lbs. throughout the workday.

  • Remains in a seated position for prolonged periods while operating delivery vehicles or equipment.

  • Positions self to perform repetitive physical tasks, including bending, stooping, reaching, and carrying items.

  • Safely operates delivery vehicles (such as vans, box trucks, or similar) and material-handling equipment.

• Candidates are required to pass multiple criminal background checks, including fingerprinting through the CJIS systems.

• A valid driver's license and a safe driving record to operate County motorized vehicles.

• A REQUIRED cover letter must explain how you meet the physical demands of the job and describe your customer service experience.

Preferred Qualifications / Transferable Skills:

• Experience with Google Suite

• Experience with distribution and shipping

• 3 years of demonstrated customer service experience

• Demonstrated ability to adapt to change

*Transferable skills: Your transferable skills are any skills you have gained through education, work experience (including the military), or life experience that are relevant for this position. Be sure to describe any transferable skills on your application and clearly explain how they apply to this position.

Screening and Evaluation

The Application Packet

Your completed application must include the following items:

A completed online application.

A resume that details your relevant experience and education. Please include employer names, locations, employment dates, titles, and a brief description of duties.

REQUIRED A cover letter expanding on your resume, describing why you are interested in this position, and addressing how your experience aligns with the position's requirements.

Internal Applicants: After you have submitted your application, please check your Workday inbox and complete the Veterans' Preference Questionnaire prior to the application deadline.

The Selection Process

For details about how we typically screen applications, review our overview of the selection process page. We expect to evaluate candidates for this recruitment as follows:

• Screening of application materials to verify qualifications.

• Evaluation of applicant experience, phone screens, or driving/hands-on skill assessments.

• Panel interview(s) and hiring interviews.

• All finalists must pass reference checks and a criminal records check.

Additional Information

• Type of Position: This is a full-time, hourly, AFSCME Local 88 union-represented position and is eligible for overtime.

• Location: Primary operations hub at 401 N. Dixon, Portland, OR with travel across Multnomah County facilities.

• Schedule: Monday - Friday Day Shift.  There is flexibility with the start and end times, which will be discussed with the hiring manager.

• Residency Requirement: All employees must reside in Oregon or Washington. We are unable to sponsor work visas.

Equal Pay Law: Please be advised that the pay range listed for this position is intended to provide general guidance on the earning potential for the role. However, actual compensation will be determined in accordance with the Oregon Equal Pay Law and will take into account factors such as the candidate's relevant experience, education seniority, training, and/or tenure. Candidates should expect that initial offers will be made within the listed pay range and may not be at or near the top of the range.

Our Commitment to Safety, Trust and Belonging: Multnomah County is committed to developing, nurturing and continually improving workforce equity by identifying and addressing the structural and policy barriers to equal employment opportunity faced by our employees and communities. County employees across the organization have stepped forward to develop a strategic plan and help create a workplace where everyone can reach their full potential. Learn more by reading our Workforce Equity Strategic Plan and exploring our Core Competencies for all County employees.

Serving the Public, Even During Disasters: 

Everyday, Multnomah County staff work together to serve as a safety net for our communities. During a disaster, this safety net becomes even more critical. All County employees have a role in serving the public during inclement weather, natural disaster, or other types of community emergency response. During these emergency responses, while typically there begins with a call for volunteers, county employees may ultimately be reassigned from their current position to a role in the emergency response in order to support the critical needs presented by our communities. For more information, please visit the Disaster Service Worker Information page.

In accordance with Oregon Law, Multnomah County is not collecting school attendance dates in the initial application process; please do not include these dates in your resume, cover letter and other application materials.

Diversity and Inclusion: At Multnomah County, we don't just accept difference; we value it and support it to create a culture of dignity and respect for our employees.

We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. We evaluate qualified applicants without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, veteran or protected veteran status, genetic information and other legally protected characteristics. The EEO Know Your Rights poster is available for your reference. Multnomah County is a VEVRAA Federal Contractor. We request priority protected veteran referrals.

Veterans’ Preference: Under Oregon Law, qualifying veterans may apply for veterans’ preference. Review our veterans’ preference page for details about eligibility and how to apply.

Accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act: We gladly provide reasonable accommodation to anyone whose specific disability prevents them from completing an application or participating in this recruitment process. Please contact the recruiter below in advance to request assistance. Individuals with hearing or speech impairments may contact the recruiter through the Telecommunications Relay Service by dialing 711.

Questions?

Recruiter:

Allison Conkling

Email:

[email protected]

Phone:

+1 (503) 2604572

Application information may be used throughout the entire selection process. This process is subject to change without notice.

Disclaimer: This announcement is intended as a general descriptive recruitment guide and is subject to change. It does not constitute either an expressed or implied contract.

Job Profile:

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