MOBILE SERVICES DRIVER-ASSISTANT

Mobile Services Driver-Assistant

Part-Time (20 hours) Non-Exempt

Location: Mobile Services, located in the Middlefield Library

Reports to: Mobile Services Supervisor

Pay: $14.00/hour and $2 differential when driving the large bus.

Hit the Road to Make a Difference!

Do you enjoy being on the move, working independently, and making meaningful connections in the community? We’re looking for a reliable, friendly, and service-minded individual to join our team as a Mobile Services Driver-Assistant. Help bring library services beyond our walls and into neighborhoods!

Position Summary: Drives the Bookmobile and Outreach vehicles, adhering to department schedules. Provides direct public service and performs circulation duties on the vehicles and in the office.

Essential Job Functions: This list is illustrative, but not exhaustive for this position.

• Drives and parks the vehicles safely. Performs daily pre-trip vehicle maintenance check and notes any issues on vehicle’s pre-trip form. Promptly reports any issues with vehicles to the supervisors and Facilities. Drives vehicles to maintenance and repair appointments. In collaboration with Mobile Service Assistants, helps keep vehicles neat and clean.
• Drives and parks the Bookmobile to regular stops in Middlefield and surrounding area, the Fun Bus at Outreach events throughout Geauga County, and the transit vehicle to homes and Amish schools.
• Checks materials out to patrons, checks in returned items, and correctly shelves returned items on the vehicle and in office. Check for reserves and replenish shelves and displays as needed for each stop.
• Writes up patron requests for materials and includes all pertinent information on the form.
• Provides Readers Advisory services on vehicles and in the office.
• Places holds for patrons, searches for and routes daily holds requests.
• Answers phones when in the Mobile Services office and assists patrons on phone as needed. When needed, help to prepare vehicles for the next shift. Assists with volunteers and attends parades and other events.
• Promotes seasonal programs on the vehicles, such as the summer reading program.
• Check employee e-mail, read Branching Out, and other GCPL communications.
• Keeps supervisor informed of any problems with current stops including patron requests to change parking areas or discontinuing the stop. Recommends titles and/or subject areas to supervisor for possible purchase. Assists with weeding and cancelling books.
• Attends training as required or recommended by administration or supervisor.
• Other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, Abilities and Other Characteristics:

• Willingness and adaptability to work in a changing work environment.
• Excellent communication and customer service skills.
• Must have sufficient computer skills/abilities to use the library’s online computer system, email, Internet and online databases, social media, and the like.
• Must be able to work independently.
• Must be familiar with library resources.
• Ability to operate all the controls of mobile library vehicles.
• Have basic mechanical understanding.
• Ability to carry out assigned routes on time.
• Safely observes all PERRP procedures.
  
  
  

Minimum Education, Experience, and Licensing Requirements:

• High school diploma/GED.
• A valid driver’s license is required to operate library-owned vehicles and a clean driving record (no moving violations and/or at fault accidents in the last 5 years) must be maintained at all times.
• Has reliable transportation in order to meet work obligations such as meetings and delivering holds to patrons when necessary.
• Successful completion of a background check.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements:

• Ability to regularly lift and carry 30-40 lb. bags of books up and down vehicle steps.
• Ability to work in confined space.
• Ability to operate objects, tools, or controls – including computers, phones, and office equipment.
• Competence in completing tasks that involve reading or visual inspection, with or without visual aids.
• Must be able to bend, stretch, walk and/or kneel in order to shelve books on vehicle both the highest and lowest shelving.
  
  
  

Equal Employment Opportunity Statement

We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workplace. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, age, disability, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected under applicable federal, state, or local law.