Job description
Class Title
Courier/Driver
Class Code
132
Salary
$3,404.99 - $4,970.99 Monthly
Basic Function
Under supervision, drive a van or bookmobile to transport and deliver books, mail and other materials on an assigned route; perform routine library circulation duties when assigned to drive the bookmobile; and perform related work as required.
Typical Duties
(Duties may include, but are not limited to the following):
- Drive van or bookmobile on an assigned route.
- Lift crates of books in and out of an assigned vehicle.
- Use a handcart to move boxes and crates to and from the vehicle.
- Notify branch libraries of changes in the delivery schedule in a timely manner.
- Hand-deliver mail and material requiring special handling such as library fees, and employee paychecks.
- Assist bookmobile Librarian in checking materials in and out, routing materials, shelving books, and other circulation duties as assigned.
- Operate communications system between bookmobile and library.
- Answer routine questions and assist patrons in use of the bookmobile and other library resources.
- Put gasoline in vehicle and periodically check vehicle oil and tires.
- Take vehicle to carwash.
- Check weather and/or road condition information as needed, and take appropriate precautions.
- Pick up newspapers at library branches and transport to central branch for recycling.
- Arm and disarm building security systems when entering and leaving closed facilities.
- Perform other duties as required.
Minimum Qualifications
(Knowledge, Skills and Abilities)
Working knowledge of:
- Safe driving practices and vehicle operation.
- Safe lifting and carrying techniques.
Ability to:
- Safely drive a van or large vehicle for extended periods of time.
- Read maps and determine alternate routes.
- Lift and carry materials of up to 50 lbs. frequently, using proper lifting techniques.
- Push a handcart containing material weighing up to 150 lbs.
- Exercise discretion and judgment in caring for materials transported.
- Follow oral and written directions.
- Learn library routines, procedures, and services.
- Maintain accurate records.
- Learn to enter basic information into a computer, following specific procedures and policies.
- Follow building security procedures.
- Convey information clearly and accurately.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with others contacted in the course of work.
- Provide effective customer service.
- Willingness to work other than 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. working hours.
Education and Experience
Any combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities shown is acceptable. A typical way to obtain these qualifications would be:
- One year of work experience driving a motor vehicle or delivering supplies, and some public contact experience.
Licenses
- Possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a California Class C driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Some positions may require possession at time of hire and continued maintenance of a California Class B driver's license and a safe driving record.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
- Ability to speak, read, and write Spanish (if assigned to bookmobile driver position).
Class Detail
Reports to: Librarian
Supervises: Non-supervisory
Bargaining Unit: Service
Classification No. 132
Date of Issue: 05/97
Supersedes: New
SALARY
- This classification belongs to the Service bargaining unit and has a nine-step salary range. All classifications in this bargaining unit add an additional wage Step J on 7/14/18 by MOU agreement. Appointment may be made commensurate with experience. The current salary schedule is posted on the City website. See MOU for salary practices.
UNION REPRESENTATION
- This classification belongs to the Service Employees' bargaining unit. All employees within this unit are represented by the Service Employees' International Union.
APPOINTMENT
- Any candidate selected by the appointing department may be required to pass a pre-employment medical exam administered by a City-selected physician before hire to non-sedentary positions. Prior to starting work, all newly hired employees will be fingerprinted, to check conviction history. A conviction history will not necessarily disqualify an applicant from appointment
. Candidates must present documentation verifying authorization to work in the United States and take a loyalty oath as required by the State of California at the time of hire. Appointments to regular positions are subject to a six-month probationary period (unless specified as 12-month by Service Employees MOU) which is considered a part of the selection process. Probationary employees may be terminated without recourse during this period. Positions which are covered by the Department of Transportation regulations are required to submit to a pre-employment drug test and to random drug and alcohol testing.
LEAVE
Vacation – 80 hours/year up to 5 years, 120 hours/year 6-10 years, plus 8 hours for each year after 10 years up to a maximum of 160 hours/year.
Sick – 12 days/year
Holidays – up to 11 days/year
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time
Floating Holidays - 24 hours per year - prorated for part-time
INSURANCE – (available to employee and eligible dependents)
Medical – Depends on plan selected; City generally pays 95% of the cost of coverage (pro-rated for part-time).
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.
Dental, Vision, Employee Assistance Program – City currently pays full cost of employee and family coverage (pro-rated for part-time). Plus an additional $29.50 per pay period.
Life – City provides a $20,000 life insurance policy.
Long Term Disability – City provides a long term disability plan.
RETIREMENT
All new regular employees become members of PERS. Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS) 2% @ 62 (3 year average). Prior PERS membership may affect retirement formula. Employees contribute 9.75% of their salary to PERS on a pre-tax basis. An employee is vested after 5 years of membership. No Social Security is withheld.
ADDITIONAL BENEFITS (not all inclusive)
457 Deferred Compensation Plan
Accident Protection Insurance
Bilingual Pay if required by position
Cancer and Critical Illness Insurance
Direct Deposit
Discount Bus Pass Program
Flexible Spending Plans for Health & Dependent Care
Longevity Pay (after 10 years and 15 years)
In lieu Medical Reimbursement of $200 /month (if not participating in City offered Medical Plan)
Shift Differential
Supplemental Life Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
The information included in this listing is subject to change and does not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Leaves and most Insurance contributions are pro-rated for part-time benefited employees.
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