Library Van Delivery Driver

Definition

Why work for The Library?

We're not just about books—we’re a community hub where imagination, learning, and connection thrive. If you are enthusiastic about making a positive impact in your community and providing public service, we invite you to join us in our mission to connect a diverse community to resources that educate, enrich, and entertain. Ready to turn the page on a new adventure? Come be part of our team!

This position performs a variety of tasks that ensures prompt, accurate, and efficient delivery of library collections, equipment, and supplies by driving, delivering, picking-up, and transferring library materials on a set schedule; serves as an ambassador for The Library when performing job tasks in the community; monitors needs for vehicle maintenance and cleaning; and performs other various duties as assigned.

This position may require scheduling at any library facility as well as off-site locations during days, nights, and weekends.

Examples Of Duties

• Creates a welcoming environment by providing excellent customer service and maintaining the appearance of public areas.
• Demonstrates commitment to The Library’s mission and vision by actively promoting services and resources.
• Communicates effectively will colleagues, patrons, stakeholders, and the community by responding to queries in a timely manner.
• Prepares, sorts, loads, and unloads vehicles for deliveries.
• Makes stops at all library locations and other locations as assigned.
• Determines course of action in the event of a vehicle breakdown, poor weather situation, or deteriorating road conditions when a supervisor is not available.
• Fuels, cleans, and keeps library vehicles in good working condition; reports maintenance concerns to supervisor.
• Assists with training colleagues for van run coverage.

Qualifications

High school diploma or its equivalent and two (2) years of experience with making deliveries or serving the public. Must have a good driving record with no accidents or citations for major violations within the last three (3) years.

Knowledge and Skills

• Ability to practice safe lifting and transporting techniques.