Class Concept Acts as a courier for the Salem Public Library, driving a scheduled courier route and additional routes as required; transporting library materials, supplies, and recycling to designated locations; and other duties as assigned. Essential Functions Drives a scheduled pickup and delivery route, including to unattended buildings as needed Picks up, transports and delivers materials and interdepartmental mail from the City of Salem Public Library to other City buildings and locations Picks up, transports and delivers materials and interdepartmental mail to other libraries in the Roanoke Valley Libraries consortium and to other libraries are required Sorts materials efficiently and accurately into correct transport bins Ensures adequate stock of transport bins at Salem Public Library Adheres to established transportation procedures and safe driving practices Obeys all traffic laws and regulations Refuels vehicle regularly and independently Routinely inspect delivery vehicle to ensure proper working condition, including lights, gas gauge, mirrors, turn signals, tires and brakes Alerts appropriate supervising staff to maintenance and repair needs Reports severe delays, accidents or other traffic/transportation issues Ensures that delivery vehicle interior and exterior are kept clean and notifies appropriate staff of detailing needs Schedules and/or takes vehicle to approved automotive repair shop(s) for maintenance and repairs as required Drops off Salem Public Library recycling at nearby recycling centers as required Attends workshops or training as required Performs other related duties as assigned Qualification Requirements To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential function satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable an individual with disabilities to perform the essential functions. Special Requirements Valid driver's license in the Commonwealth of Virginia. At least two years driving with a Virginia driver’s license required. Education & Experience High school diploma or GED required. Must pass drug, alcohol, and background checks prior to hiring. Must provide a copy of Virginia driving record in good standing if selected for interview. Knowledge, Skills, & Abilities Detailed knowledge of Virginia driving requirements, general knowledge of library services, ability to perform physical work moving large boxes of library or other materials, ability to sort and use independent reason to perform tasks efficiently and successfully. Physical Requirements This work requires the regular exertion of up to 50 pounds of force, frequent exertion of up to 25 pounds of force and occasional exertion of up to 100 pounds of force; work regularly requires speaking or hearing and using hands to finger, handle or feel, frequently requires sitting and occasionally requires standing, walking, climbing or balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching or crawling, reaching with hands and arms, tasting or smelling, pushing or pulling, lifting and repetitive motions; work has standard vision requirements; vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; work requires preparing and analyzing written or computer data, visual inspection involving small defects and/or small parts, using of measuring devices, operating machines, operating motor vehicles or equipment and observing general surroundings and activities; work occasionally requires exposure to fumes or airborne particles, exposure to toxic or caustic chemicals, exposure to outdoor weather conditions and exposure to vibration; work is generally in a quiet noise location (e.g. library, office). Job Type: Full-time Pay: $15.00 per hour Benefits: 401(k) Dental insurance Flexible schedule Health insurance Paid time off Paid training Referral program Vision insurance Day range: Weekends as needed Experience level: No experience needed Under 1 year Shift: Day shift Work Location: In person
Salary: $15 an hour
Employment Type: Full-time
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