Delivery Driver/Clerk - Part Time 20 hours- Angleton bei Brazoria County, TX

About the Department

Provides pick-up and delivery services and clerical support for the library system within established guidelines by performing the following duties. 

Shift: 20 hours per week M-F

Position Duties

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Regular attendance is required

Drives a van to pick up and deliver items to branch libraries, sorting and routing items for delivery

Routes and maintains various rotating collections in the library system

Keeps vehicles and the garage area clean

Takes cardboard to the recycling center if needed

Willing to cover other shifts when needed

Attends meetings as needed

Implements library policies and procedures for library users and staff

Performs other work as needed

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

This is not a supervisory position.

Minimum Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

High school diploma or general education degree (GED); or one to three months related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.  The job requires a Valid Texas Driver’s License and a safe driving record.

LANGUAGE SKILLS

Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals.   Ability to write routine reports and correspondence.  Ability to speak effectively to customers and employees of the organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals.   Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages. 

REASONING ABILITY

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form.  Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

ADDITIONAL SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS

Ability to operate an automobile.

Requires a safe driving record.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

Valid Texas Driver’s License. 

PHYSICAL DEMANDS 

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. A pre-employment physical ability

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit while driving; to use hands and fingers on the steering wheel; to handle and reach with hands and arms; to stand and walk; and to talk and hear.  The employee frequently is required to stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.  The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 40 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

This job takes place in and out of a library van on county roads and streets, and within a library environment.  The noise level can be noisy while driving on the roads and streets.  Inside the libraries, the noise level is very low.  Outside weather conditions may fluctuate from extremely hot (above 90 degrees) to cold (below 30 degrees.)   In outdoor conditions, employees may frequently be exposed to high humidity, hot sunlight, and/or rain, hazardous road conditions, and gasoline fumes.  In outdoor conditions, employees may occasionally be exposed to hail, sleet, and/or snow.

SAFETY RECOMMENDATIONS/REQUIREMENTS 

The incumbent in this job must be knowledgeable about and follow the County's safety policies and procedures.  Ask the supervisor for details.  Employees must follow safety road signs, maintain a safe speed, and drive cautiously at all times, paying strict attention to road conditions and maintaining alertness while operating county automobiles.

Other Qualifications

DRUG/ALCOHOL POLICY 

Drug/Alcohol Policy applies to this job. Pre-employment drug/alcohol testing and physical examination are required. 

DISCLAIMER

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, and skills required of personnel so classified.