Courier Driver (part-time)

Illinois Heartland Library System•Carbondale, IL

3d•Onsite

About The Position

Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) is seeking a part-time Courier Driver for its Carbondale hub location to support member libraries. This position involves delivering books, library materials, and equipment along a prescribed daily route, requiring safe lifting and driving practices. Responsibilities may also include sorting, loading, and unloading materials into the delivery vehicle.

Requirements

High school graduate or GED equivalent.
3-year driver’s license holder.
Must be 25 years of age or older to be on the corporate auto insurance.
Ability to work independently.
Ability to sort books and library materials based on established location codes.
Ability to frequently lift tubs of books and other library materials.
Ability to drive daily on established routes and follow established laws and safe driving procedures.
Ability to assume responsibility for entering unattended delivery sites using an alarm or key.
Excellent oral communications skills for conveying information and instructing others while maintaining a strong customer service focus.
Display professional business attitude with a pleasant demeanor while working in a customer service-oriented organization.
Knowledge of how to use a personal computer and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs.

Responsibilities

Deliver books, other library materials and equipment to and from member libraries or other designated locations based on a prescribed daily route.
Ensure safe and proper lifting and driving practices.
Sort library materials.
Load and unload library materials into the delivery vehicle.
Transport tubs containing books and other materials weighing up to 40 pounds, moving them approximately 50 feet.
Handle 50 tubs on an average day, loading and unloading each tub four separate times at various locations.
Effectively use a computer and check emails.