Job Title
Mail Courier - BCSOPay Rate Min to Mid Range
$17.55 - $20.18Time Type
Full timeSummary
Duties and Responsibilities:
Receives, sorts and distributes incoming, outgoing, and interoffice mail
Delivers and collects mail utilizing delivery pushcart and vehicle
Maintains logs of all accountable mail and performs other data entry tasks
Delivers and collects mail from U.S. Post Office
Responds to customer inquiries in person or by telephone
Provides information and advice to customers on available postal services
Prepares delivery forms and accounting reports Performs other duties as required
Minimum Qualifications:
High School or General Education Development (GED) certificate
Knowledge of basic office procedures
Skill in performing basic mathematical calculations
Ability to operate basic office equipment and postal machines; ability to read, understand and follow instructions; ability to drive delivery vehicle; ability to maintain records and prepare routine reports; ability to communicate with a diverse group of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to effectively respond to questions and complaints; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees, outside organizations and the general public
Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation
Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test
Must have a valid Texas driver's license and maintain a good driving record
May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
Working Conditions and Physical Demands:
Working conditions are primarily indoors
Occasional exposure to jail environment with occasional exposure to hostile people
Constant exposure to noise from postal machines and dust
Frequently moves items weighing up to 10-15 pounds
Occasionally moves items weighing up to 50-70 pounds
Occasionally moves about the office
Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information
Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery
Positions self to perform essential functions
Must be able to remain in a stationary position
Working With Bexar County
Bexar County offers employees a competitive salary, retirement, and benefits. Many employee benefits are available to an employee’s spouse/plus one qualifying adult and dependent child(ren). Employee benefits are strategically designed to support an employee and family, work/life balance.
Employee Benefits | Bexar County, TX - Official Website
Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity.
We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.
Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
Skills Required
- High School diploma or GED
- Knowledge of basic office procedures
- Skill in basic mathematical calculations
- Ability to operate basic office equipment and postal machines
- Ability to read, understand and follow instructions
- Ability to drive delivery vehicle
- Ability to maintain records and prepare routine reports
- Ability to communicate effectively with diverse individuals
- Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation
- Must clear a pre-employment physical and drug screen
- Valid Texas driver's license and maintain a good driving record
- Ability to lift/move items frequently up to 10-15 pounds and occasionally up to 50-70 pounds
- May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek
What We Do
Bexar County is a government entity in Texas, serving as the 4th largest county in the state and the 16th largest nationally. It provides administrative governance and essential public services to a rapidly growing population of over two million residents in South Texas.
