Courier--Part Time 10-15 Hours/Week at Alamance County Government, NC

About the Department

Alamance County Public Libraries (ACPL) is seeking a Courier to transport 30 – 40 crates of books, DVDs, etc. on a daily basis.

The Courier must be at least 21 years old and have a valid N.C. driver’s license with a clean driving record.  The Courier must be able to stand for extended periods of time, work independently, and possess a high school diploma or GED.

Alamance County Public Libraries functions as a department of Alamance County (N.C.) Government.

Position Duties

Duties and Responsibilities include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

External Duties

• Deliver items (books, dvds, etc.), furniture, and various programming supplies to library branches.
• Deliver inter-office mail to and from the County Office building.
• Move donated materials from various locations for Friends of the Library. 
• Coordinate with Outreach and help deliver items to retirement homes once a month, or as needed.
• Maintain courier van with regards to gas, inspection, maintenance, etc.
• Locations throughout Alamance County include, but are not limited to, the following:
  1. May Memorial Public Library
  2. North Park Library
  3. Graham Public Library
  4. Mebane Public Library
  5. Mobile Library Parking Location – Cardinal Self-Storage (Graham)
  6. Alamance County Office Building
  7. Alamance/Burlington School System – various buildings
  8. Gibsonville Public Library
  9. Alamance County Health Department
  10. Wilson’s Tire Service
  11. And many more

Internal Duties

• Various handyman tasks, i.e. putting furniture together using power tools, putting up shelving, fixing broken chairs, etc.
• Move furniture, shelving, craft supplies and various other items between branches.
• Collect recycling from all the bins at May Memorial and puts items into the exterior recycling bins outside loading dock door.
• Pick-up used batteries from bins at May Memorial, Graham and Mebane to put into boxes on the loading dock cubby. Once 2 – 3 boxes are full, take batteries to Batteries & Bulbs for recycling.
• Check and replace, if needed, air fresheners throughout May Memorial. 
• Fill out the daily checklist for the courier van and give it to Office Manager at the end of each week.

Communication

• As this position is mostly mobile, contact is mostly through task list, phone calls, and texting.
• Promotes and models courteous, respectful, and timely communication.
• Gives and welcomes constructive, respectful feedback while building a positive team spirit and advancing the organization’s goals.
• Writes and speaks clearly, courteously, and effectively.
• Listens actively and well.

Other Qualifications

• Must be at least 21 years old and have a valid NC driver’s license, with a clean driving record.
• A high school diploma or GED is required.
• Flexibility in scheduling is required. Work days and hours may vary, depending on need.
• Be able to carry 30 – 40 crates of books, DVDs, etc. on a daily basis.
• Applicants must be able to stand for extended periods of time, reach the top and bottom shelves and lift 40 lbs, as well as push and pull loaded book carts.
• Must be dependable and possess a great work ethic but have the ability to work both independently, remotely, and in a team setting.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with superiors, officials of other agencies and the general public

• Ability to use current general workplace technology and have a solid working knowledge of a variety of library specific systems and technologies

• Excellent time management and organizational skills 
• Great people skills, initiative, enthusiasm, and sense of humor are a must!