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Motor Vehicle Operator

Motor Vehicle Operator

The New York Public LibraryNew York, NY, US
30+ days ago
Job type
  • Full-time
Job description

Motor Vehicle Operator

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.

Reporting to the Manager of Sorting and Distribution, the Motor Vehicle Operator is responsible for :

  • 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

Required Education, Experience & Skills

Required Education & Certifications :

  • High school diploma or high school equivalency
  • Valid Class "B" Commercial Drivers License preferred
  • Driver's License and good driving record.
  • Required Experience :

  • 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
  • Required Skills :

  • 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
  • Decision-Making Responsibilities :

  • 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
  • Core Values

    All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values :

  • Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues
  • Be Resourceful in solving problems
  • Be Curious in all aspects of your work
  • Be Welcoming and Inclusive
  • Work Environment

  • Driving Library vehicles
  • Warehouse setting
  • Physical Duties :

  • Lifting up to 50 lbs. Required
  • Requires travel within NYC
  • Operates heavy machinery
  • Pre-Placement Physical Required? Yes Union / Non Union Local 374 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Schedule :

  • 40 hours per week
  • Overtime as required
  • Schedule subject to change
  • This job description represents the types and levels of responsibilities that will be required of the position and shall not be construed as a declaration of all of the specific duties and responsibilities for the role. Job duties may change if Library priorities change. Employees may be directed to perform job-related tasks other than those specifically presented in this description as needed.

    The New York Public Library believes that pay transparency and pay equity are important to ensuring we source the best candidates and keep the best employees. When making a determination as to the appropriate salary for a candidate, we consider a variety of factors such, including, but not limited to, the position requirements, the skills, prior experience, and educational background required or preferred for the job, the scope and impact of the role within the organization, internal peer equity, and the candidate's specific training, experience, education level, and skills. No single factor is conclusive; the Library reserves the right to consider any and all relevant factors and make a decision consistent with its policies. Union Salaries are determined by collective bargaining agreement(s).

    About The New York Public Library

    The New York Public Library is a free provider of education and information for the people of New York and beyond. With 92 locationsincluding research and branch librariesthroughout the Bronx, Manhattan, and Staten Island, the Library offers free materials, computer access, classes, exhibitions, programming and more to everyone from toddlers to scholars, and has seen record numbers of attendance and circulation in recent years. The New York Public Library serves more than 18 million patrons who come through its doors annually and millions more around the globe who use its resources at www.nypl.org.

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