TEX As Truck Driver San Francisco Public Library

Job Description

Under general supervision, the Truck Driver drives and operates various types of motor vehicles for the pickup and delivery of library materials, mails, equipment, and (including unloading and loading) of library materials, mail, equipment and supplies to and from the Main Library, Support Services Center, 750 Brannan Street, 1455 Market Street, Branch Library Locations, and other designated locations as assigned.

• Arranges outgoing and incoming bins in the truck for pickup and delivery;
• Places delivery bins in designated drop off spaces as directed by location;
• Utilizes and understands the San Francisco Public Library color coded bin system;
• Ensures that loads are properly and safely secured;
• Cleans and does light maintenance on vehicles and equipment by checking oil, tires and fluid levels, and changes fuses;
• Communicates with supervisors regarding route delivery for information and safety;
• Prepares in writing a variety of reports such as daily reports which list driving activity, accident reports, maintenance reports; and
• Performs DOT (Department of Transportation) and CHP (CA Highway Patrol) inspections and completes appropriate forms.
• Maintains and records statistical data on the number of bins, items, and articles delivered and collected.

Work requires bending and stretching to lift loaded and empty bins of various library materials and equipment with the use of a hand truck. Employee should possess basic knowledge of operation and care of light trucks and various vehicles, and also safe work practices to protect the safety of oneself and others. Employee should have the willingness and ability to work with limited direct supervision.

Schedule flexibility is required, including availability to work on an as-needed basis to support operational needs.

The Public Library's as-needed truck driver pool will be a group or pool of on-call truck drivers who will temporarily fill in throughout the department's citywide facilities in cases of vacation, illness, and other leaves.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.