Driver/ Messenger - Jefferson County Department of Health

TARGET CLOSE DATE: 09/17/2026 PAY GRADE: Grade 10 TYPE: Full time JOB SUMMARY: Jefferson County Department of Health is seeking a qualified Driver/Messenger. This role is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of a light motor vehicle to efficiently transport mail, messages, materials, and supplies. Incumbents in this job class also perform related manual work to load or handle materials and supplies. Driver/Messengers receive close supervision in the form of specific assignments and expectations and the scheduling of tasks and assignments. COMPENSATION & BENEFITS: Jefferson County Department of Health provides competitive pay and comprehensive benefits packages to include medical and dental insurance, employer-sponsored retirement plan (pension), generous paid holidays, sick and vacation leave, and more. The pay range for this job is listed below: $15.84 - $24.57 MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: The following are job-related qualifications that are required for employment consideration for this position: Driver's license. Willingness to lift and move object of up to 50 pounds. TYPICAL JOB DUTIES: Retrieves and delivers messages, documents, packages, and other items between various offices and/or departments within the jurisdiction and to outside vendors with whom the jurisdiction conducts business. Procures and/or manages inventory (i.e., supplies and equipment) to ensure the products and services are available to meet the operational needs of each department. Prepares items to be delivered by sorting inventory, verifying inventory loads, and following safety precautions in order to facilitate and expedite the delivery process. Ensures safe and efficient operation of motor vehicles by scheduling routine service checks, and performing inspections and basic preventative maintenance on vehicles. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: Work requires driving a vehicle to various locations daily. Work may also require occasional walking, bending, lifting and moving of items weighing 50 pounds, and physical dexterity when delivering messages or supplies. WORK ENVIRONMENT: Work demans for this position are moderate. Work is primarily performed in an office and light motor vehicle settings. Work involves operating a light motor vehicle and obeying traffic laws. Work reqiuires the opation of office equipment, hand tools, EEO STATEMENT: The Personnel Board of Jefferson County provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment with the Personnel Board of Jefferson County, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. Each Merit System member city/agency operates its own equal employment opportunity policies available on the individual city/agency website. ACCOMMODATION: To request an accommodation in the application or hiring process due to your own ongoing medical condition or disability, please contact our Accommodations Coordinator at or phone at 205-279-3500 (select option 1) Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Central Time. The accommodation process is reserved solely for job seekers with disabilities requesting accessibility assistance or accommodation in the job application process. NOTE: This job posting may close before, or be extended beyond, the listed Target Close Date based on the employment needs of the Merit System. More detail regarding this job is available by clicking Apply. DISCLAIMER: This job posting is not meant to be an all-inclusive list of the job duties, responsibilities, or skills and abilities required for this position and may be changed at the discretion of the Personnel Board at any time.