Delivery Driver - Temporary

San Joaquin General Hospital, located in French Camp, CA, is recruiting to fill one temporary position in the Purchasing and Distribution Services Department.   This position will require working Monday through Friday, 20-30 hours per week, and work hours may vary.  Duties will include but are not limited to the following:  delivering stock items to clinics, picking up packages, and picking up mail.  Candidates must be able to lift up to 50 points. Please note that depending upon the number of applications received, only a random number of names will be referred to the department for hiring consideration. 

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline.

NOTE: All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Note: Supplemental application must be submitted with employment application.

License or Certification: Possession of a valid California driver's license.

Traffic rules and regulations; safe methods of lifting heavy objects; safe work practices related to performance of manual tasks and operation of a motor vehicle.

See numbers and letters accurately and in sequence; sort mail; follow oral and written directions; establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with others contacted in the course of work; lift heavy objects; follow pre-established routes for pick up and delivery of material.

Mobility-Must be able to climb stairs, walk and sit; Lifting-Be physically able to lift at least 30 to 70 pounds on a constant basis and frequently lift over 70 pounds. Must be able to lift and turn heavy objects frequently; Visual-Must be able to perform duties using overall vision including depth and color perception, eye/hand coordination and peripheral vision; Dexterity-Hold, reach, grasp, bend, push and squat while working with stock and supplies; Hearing/Talking-Must be able to hear normal speech, talk in person and on the telephone. Environmental-Transports material such as blood and other laboratory specimens. Works outside in varied temperatures when loading materials. Must be able to operate a motor vehicle safely.

Applicants for part-time and temporary recruitments who meet the minimum qualifications are either referred to the hiring department for further selection or they may be required to take a written examination.  If a written examination is given, the top candidates may be referred to the hiring department for further selection.

Testing Accommodation:  Candidates who require testing accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) must call Human Resources Division at (209) 468-3370 prior to the examination date. 

Physical Exam:  Some classifications require physical examinations.  Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the physical examination.  The County pays for physical examinations administered in its medical facilities.

Pre-employment Drug Screening Exam:  Some classifications require a new employee successfully pass a pre-employment drug screen as a condition of employment.  Final appointment cannot be made until the eligible has passed the drug screen.  The County pays for the initial drug screen. 

Employment of Relatives: Applicants who are relatives of employees in a department within the 3rd degree of relationship, (parent, child, grandparent, grandchild or sibling) either by blood or marriage, may not be appointed, promoted, transferred into or within the department when:

• They are related to the Appointing Authority, or

• The employment would result in one of them supervising the work of the other

Proof of Eligibility:  If you are offered a job, you will be required to provide proof of U.S. citizenship or other documents that establish your eligibility to be employed in the U.S.

Apply Online:       

www.sjgov.org/department/hr
By mail or in person:  

San Joaquin County Human Resources

44 N. San Joaquin Street Suite 330

Stockton, CA   95202                                  

Office hours:               
Monday – Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm; excluding holidays.

Phone:  (209) 468-3370 

Job Line:

For current employment opportunities please call our 24-hour job line at (209) 468-3377. 

When a final filing date is indicated, applications must be filed with the Human Resources Division before 5:00 p.m. or postmarked by the final filing date. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. Applications sent through county inter-office mail, which are not received by the final filing date, will not be accepted. (The County assumes no responsibility for mailed applications which are not received by the Human Resources Division).  

San Joaquin County Substance Abuse Policy: San Joaquin County has adopted a Substance Abuse Policy in compliance with the Federal Drug Free Workplace Act of 1988. This policy is enforced by all San Joaquin County Departments and applies to all San Joaquin County employees.

Equal Opportunity Employer:  San Joaquin County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Employer and is committed to providing equal employment to all without regard to age, ancestry, color, creed, marital status, medical condition, national origin, physical or mental disability, political affiliation or belief, pregnancy, race, religion, sex, or sexual orientation.  For more information go to www.sjgov.org/department/hr/eeo.