SENIOR CLERK DRIVER
Senior Clerk Driver is a competitive local-government title, the kind you test for: the exam result, not a hiring manager's pick, decides where you land in line.
It expects 1 year of relevant experience and a valid NJ driver's license.
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How to apply for this title →Official job specification
The text below is the official specification published by the New Jersey Civil Service Commission. The plain-language summary and analysis above are derived from it by NJ Civil Service Navigator. Source: the official specification page at NJ CSC.
Definition
Under direction, drives and services a motor vehicle for the purpose of transporting supplies, materials and/or passengers; may take the lead over lower level clerk drivers; may occasionally perform clerical work; does other related work as required.
Examples of work
- Drives and services a motor vehicle for the purpose of transporting supplies, materials and/or passengers.
- Takes the lead over lower level clerk drivers.
- May perform minor periodic vehicle maintenance services such as washing, polishing, changing tires and checking and replenishing gas, oil, water and batteries.
- Arranges the delivery, storage and pickup of supplies to and from assigned destinations.
- Picks up and deliver parts, supplies, and/or other materials to and from assigned destinations.
- Loads and unloads supplies and other materials.
- Maintains records, inventory and files.
- Performs routine or moderately complex clerical work.
- May be responsible for the order and maintenance of a garage.
- Will be required to learn to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office, or related units.
Experience
One (1) year of experience driving a motor vehicle for the purpose of transporting supplies, materials or passengers.
License
Appointees must possess a driver's license valid in New Jersey.
Appointees may be required to possess a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL) and applicable endorsements for the class and type of vehicle being operated.
Knowledge, skills and abilities
- Knowledge of safe driving principles.
- Knowledge of generally accepted office methods and practices.
- Knowledge of general equipment maintenance and repair methods.
- Ability to understand, remember and carry out oral and written instructions.
- Ability to practice safe driving rules and regulations.
- Ability to check, clean and perform minor periodic maintenance services to vehicles.
- Ability to maintain records, inventory and files.
- Ability to utilize various types of electronic and/or manual recording and information systems used by the agency, office or related units.
- Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English sufficiently to perform duties of this position. American Sign Language or Braille may also be considered as acceptable forms of communication.
- Persons with mental or physical disabilities are eligible as long as they can perform essential functions of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. If the accommodation cannot be made because it would cause the employer undue hardship, such persons may not be eligible.
Note
The examples of work for this title are for illustrative purposes only. A particular position using this title may not perform all duties listed in this job specification. Conversely, all duties performed on the job may not be listed.
The responsibility for ensuring that employees possess the required motor vehicle license that is commensurate with the class and type of vehicles they operate rests with the Appointing Authority.