Mail Service Machine Operator Trainee

Title Code: 4395 

Occ. Group: 

Mail Service Machine Operator Trainee

Expectations for All Employees

East Tennessee State University pursues its mission based upon core values. An employee's job performance must support and exhibit the university's core values:

PEOPLE come first, are treated with dignity and respect, and are encouraged to achieve their full potential;
RELATIONSHIPS are built on honesty, integrity and trust;
DIVERSITY of people and thought is respected;
EXCELLENCE is achieved through teamwork, leadership, creativity, and a strong work ethic;
EFFICIENCY is achieved through wise use of human and financial resources; and COMMITMENT to intellectual achievement is embraced.

Definition 

Employees in this class are under general supervision. Work performed in training to assist the Mail Service Machine Operator. Performs other duties as assigned. 

Characteristic Duties and Responsibilities

Learns to operate mail inserting machine, labeling machine, and electric folding machine.

Learns to perform preventive maintenance.

Performs duties of a Mail Clerk.

Performs other duties as assigned. 

Required Knowledge and Abilities

Ability to read.

Ability to attend to details.

Skill in sorting written materials.

Ability to count.

Willingness to do simple tasks for long periods of time.

Ability to discriminate visually.

Knowledge of mailroom machinery.

Skill in operating mailroom machinery.

Skill in operation of common motor vehicles. 

Recommended Qualifications

Applicants possessing these qualifications have a good probability for success in this class. However, applicants not possessing these qualifications should apply if they believe their training and experience will enable them to perform the work successfully. High school graduate or equivalent; ability to perform the duties of a Mail Clerk which includes the ability to lift 70 lb. bags and operate a standard shift vehicle; valid driver's license required. 

Date         Skill          Eval                 
5/1/83          3     3320221130

The intent of this job description is to provide a representative summary of the types of duties and responsibilities that will be required of positions given this title and shall not be construed as a declaration of the specific duties and responsibilities of any particular position.