Library-Bookmobile Driver

Overview

The Bookmobile Driver operates a large, high-profile diesel bookmobile across long distances and varied rural, community, and institutional routes to provide library services and circulate materials at scheduled stops. The position ensures safe vehicle operation, supports efficient outreach service delivery, and serves as a public-facing representative of the library at all bookmobile locations.

Brand and Community Representation

All library employees serve as ambassadors for Mybrary, the Elko-Eureka County Library System. Staff are expected to understand, support, and communicate the library’s brand identity, mission, and values in all interactions. Employees should actively advocate for library services, uphold the Mybrary ideals of exploration, discovery, and connection, and positively represent the library in the community, both inside and outside the workplace.

• Drives a large, high-profile diesel bookmobile long distances across rural, institutional, and community routes in varying weather and road conditions.
• Performs basic safety and readiness checks, including fueling, checking fluid levels, monitoring tire pressure, and reporting mechanical concerns to the Assistant Library Director.
• Operates and maintains the bookmobile generator during field operations, including starting, stopping, and monitoring performance.
• Works with approved vendors to schedule and coordinate maintenance and repair services for the bookmobile.
• Provides courteous and inclusive customer service to patrons of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, including school classes, seniors, families, and individuals in institutional or restricted environments.
• Checks out materials, issues and distributes library cards, collects payments, and assists patrons with locating materials or placing holds and requests.
• Works with teachers and school staff to coordinate classroom visits, manage class flow, promote library services, and support literacy programs.
• Maintains an efficient pace at high-volume school and community stops; communicates clearly with patrons regarding time limits and schedule requirements to ensure on-time arrival at subsequent stops.
• Loads, unloads, and organizes book bins, library materials, displays, and supplies for bookmobile routes and outreach stops.
• Rotates and refreshes bookmobile materials to maintain an appealing and relevant collection; documents patron requests and communicates collection needs to appropriate staff.
• Cleans, restocks, and performs light repairs on library materials and equipment as needed.
• Maintains the interior and exterior cleanliness of the bookmobile, including basic tidying, trash removal, and minor touch-up tasks.
• Assists with basic maintenance and upkeep of library facilities, vehicles, and grounds, including cleaning, organizing, small repairs, painting, and simple building or furniture assembly tasks.
• Works with the Library Clerk to follow established route schedules, coordinate card processing, and support efficient delivery of services at all stops.
• Collects and records required operational data including mileage, fuel usage, generator logs, and usage statistics.
• Communicates route conditions, patron needs, service issues, and significant developments to the Assistant Library Director in a timely manner.
• Assists with off-site programs, community events, and literacy initiatives, including set-up, coordination, and basic program support.
• May represent the library at community activities such as parades, fairs, and public events as scheduled.
• May assist other library departments or branch locations with circulation, basic maintenance, or outreach support as assigned.
• Represents the library and the County with professionalism, dignity, integrity, and a spirit of cooperation.

• This position has been identified as safety sensitive and is subject to pre-employment and random drug and alcohol screening pursuant to county policy.
• Must be able to stay overnight on long-distance stops (typically 1-2 times a month).
• Must be available during library operation hours, including evenings and weekends.
• Must be flexible and willing to adjust to scheduling needs.
• Must maintain patron confidentiality and advocate for patron privacy.
• Must be comfortable engaging with patrons of all ages, backgrounds, and abilities, including school children, seniors, families, and individuals in institutional or restricted environments, in an inclusive and respectful manner.
• Must demonstrate a commitment to intellectual freedom and provide access to library materials and resources for all patrons, regardless of personal beliefs. Staff are expected to assist patrons in finding information without judgment or censorship.
• May be temporarily assigned to other departments or branch locations to support operations or training needs.
• High School Diploma or General Equivalency Degree (GED).

Knowledge

• Knowledge of the rural and remote areas served, including community, school, and…