Motor Vehicle Operator

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

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Core Values

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Pre-Placement Physical Required? Yes Union / Non Union Local 374 FLSA Status Non-Exempt Schedule :

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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