Courier Driver (part-time)

Illinois Heartland Library System•Carbondale, IL

4d•Onsite

About The Position

Illinois Heartland Library System (IHLS) is seeking a customer service-oriented, part-time Courier Driver for its Carbondale hub location. This role supports member libraries by delivering books, library materials, and equipment. The position is scheduled for less than 20 hours per week, typically two days a week (Monday through Friday), with specific days varying based on business needs. The driver will be responsible for safe lifting and driving practices, and may also be involved in sorting, loading, and unloading materials.

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 the purposes of 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.
Ability to shelve materials up to a height of 6 feet and/or bending to ground-level while sorting items by library code.
Ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force frequently to life, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move object, including but not limited to books, tubs, or bags of library materials.
Ability to effectively use a computer and check emails.

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.
Enter unattended delivery sites using an alarm or key.
Check emails effectively using a computer.