State of Connecticut Executive Branch

Mail Handler Trainee (37.5 Hour) (5498TC)

$21.06-$26.31 Hourly / $1,579.05-$1,973.19 BiWeekly /
$41,213.00-$51,500.00 Yearly

PURPOSE OF JOB CLASS (NATURE OF WORK)

In a state agency this class is accountable for receiving on-the-job training in the receipt, processing, and distribution of mail.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

Works under the close supervision of an employee of higher grade.

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES

  • Receives training to perform tasks as outlined in the specification for the class of Mail Handler; 
  • Sorts, distributes, and routes incoming and interoffice mail; 
  • Weighs and operates automatic postage application equipment, scales, mail inserters, and related mail equipment; 
  • Loads and unloads mail vehicles, tray sacks, or carts of mail; 
  • Picks up and delivers mail; 
  • May be required to open and inspect mail; 
  • May sign for mail; 
  • May drive state vehicles; 
  • Performs related duties as required.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILL AND ABILITY

  • Skills
    • interpersonal skills; 
    • oral and written communication skills; 
  • Ability to
    • follow oral and written instructions; 
    • perform basic arithmetic computations; 
    • utilize computer software;
  • Mechanical ability.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Any experience and training which would provide the knowledge, skills and abilities listed above.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Incumbents in this class may be required by the appointing authority to possess and retain appropriate current licenses, permits and/or certifications.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

  • Incumbents in this class must have adequate physical strength, stamina, physical agility and visual and auditory acuity, and must maintain such physical fitness as to be able to perform the duties.
  • A physical examination may be required.

WORKING CONDITIONS

Incumbents may be required to lift moderate to heavy weights.

APPOINTMENT

This class is established to permit agencies to recruit and train employees in mail handling skills. An employee may be appointed to this class for a period not to exceed one (1) year. The employee may not remain as a Mail Handler Trainee for more than one (1) year from the date of original appointment. No exceptions or extensions beyond the one (1) year will be granted.

COMPENSATION GUIDELINES

In accordance with applicable collective bargaining agreement's compensation guidelines.

JOB CLASS DESIGNATION

Classified/Non-Competitive

OCCUPATIONAL GROUP

(05)-Clerical/Secretarial

BARGAINING UNIT

(06)-SERVICE/MAINT (NP-2)

EEO

(7)-Skilled Craft Workers

SALARY INFORMATION

TC 09

ACKNOWLEDGEMENT

As defined by Sec. 5-196 of the Connecticut General Statutes, a job class is a position or group of positions that share general characteristics and are categorized under a single title for administrative purposes.  As such, a job class is not meant to be all-inclusive of every task and/or responsibility.

CANCELLATION CLAUSE

This replaces the existing specification for the class of Mail Handler Trainee (37.5 Hour) in Salary Group TC 09 approved effective May 05, 2022. (Revised to modernize format and add Acknowledgement section. Reviewed for content.) Final No. 24-117

EFFECTIVE DATE

06/27/2024
CLASS: 5498TC; EST: 9/18/1981; REV: 6/27/2024;