Library Delivery Driver

Baltimore City • Baltimore, MD

1d • $36,079 - $411,010 • Onsite

About The Position

The Enoch Pratt Library has an opening for a Delivery Driver to join our logistics team. The Delivery Driver will be responsible for transporting goods from between library branches. Drives vehicles such as automobiles, vans, buses, panel or pick-up trucks. Tasks may vary based on department or route. This position will work Monday through Friday from 7am to 3pm and will require driving to library branches across Baltimore City. Department: Facilities Location: 400 Cathedral Street Baltimore, MD 21201 Salary: $36,079 to $41,1010 per year Job Type: On-site Full-Time, Benefits Included

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or possession of a GED certificate.
• Possess valid a driver's license without any violations.
• 1 year of experience in delivery driving.
• 1 year of experience with customer service.
• Must complete the Baltimore City Defensive Driving course within 1 year of employment.
• Physical exertion such as standing; or recurring activities such as bending, crouching, reaching; pushing loaded book trucks; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy and bulky items such as boxes of books or journals.
• Safely operate a commercial vehicle to deliver packages in a timely manner.
• Load and unload packages from the delivery vehicle.
• Follow delivery routes and schedules efficiently.
• Communicate effectively with customer and colleagues.
• Adhere to all traffic laws and safety regulations while driving.
• Perform heavy lifting and moving of packages as needed.
• Utilize communication skills to update delivery status and address any issues.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of delivery vehicle.
• Demonstrate professionalism and reliability in all interactions with customer and team members.
• Excellent customer service skills and professional manner.
• Ability to pass pre-employment drug screening and background check.
• Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to authorize the release of and successfully complete a criminal conviction check.
• Those under final consideration for appointment will be required to submit to drug and alcohol testing.
• Please Attach Your Resume To Be Considered.

Nice To Haves

• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL).

Responsibilities

• Drivers will sort, handle, load, and/or unload freight at various branch locations
• Pickup and Delivery drivers typically work Monday-Friday
• Operate vehicle safely within Pratt policy.
• Conduct all pre and post-trip inspections of assigned equipment.
• Understand and carry out oral or written instructions, including those on manifests and other shipping documents to determine the nature and amount of freight loaded.
• Use safe handling and lifting procedures to load and unload freight with the assistance of hand trucks, pallet jacks and any other available equipment to move, load, arrange and rearrange freight.
• Perform work required in a timely and safe manner.
• Maintain adequate production in order to meet service schedules.
• Provide professional representation of the company when in contact with public safety, law enforcement officials and the general public.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED