Motor Vehicle Operator

The New York Public Library•New York, NY

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The BookOps Logistics Distribution Department is primarily responsible for picking up and delivering patron requested materials to 150 branches across 4 boroughs. This volume is in the range of 8 million circulating items per year, each of which are moved efficiently, supporting a 48 - hour turnaround time for patrons. This service level is a foundation of NYPL’s strategic goal of “More People Reading More”. It is made possible through the full staffing and leveraging of this unit. The unit also supports the physical logistics of countless projects aligned with Learning, Creating, and Reading such as Summer Reading, Library Card Campaign, and MyLibraryNYC.

Requirements

High school diploma or high school equivalency
Driver's License and good driving record
Medical certificate allowing for interstate deliveries preferred
Geographic knowledge of New York City
Experience working with electronic/manual pallet and floor jacks, hand trucks, and other materials moving devices and carts
Experience operating medium duty trucks in a city environment
Demonstrates the ability to operate library trucks and other fleet vehicles
Demonstrates the ability to perform basic maintenance and repairs of motor vehicles
Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions
Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required
Experience with lifting and properly handling heavy materials
Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, punctuality and attention to detail

Nice To Haves

Valid Class “B” Commercial Drivers License preferred

Responsibilities

Picking up and delivering all library materials including print and non-print materials, mail, films, office equipment and other library supplies
Loading and unloading materials, including heavy objects, at all sites
Delivering parcels on foot when motor vehicles are not available or inoperative
Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection daily
Maintaining the interior and exterior of the vehicle, keeping it clean and in safe operating condition
Performing minor and basic maintenance, including checking all fluid levels, tires, lights, and adding fluids as needed
Performing related duties as required
Ability to adjust route depending on traffic or roadwork
Contact Supervisor when there is no access to a branch
Notifying Supervisor when vehicles need repair