Bookmobile Driver I

The Position

This position requires a valid California Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License, with Air Brake Certification, at the time of application. The list developed from this recruitment will be used for a limited period to fill open and promotional, regular full-time, and part-time positions, should they occur. Under general supervision, operates, and maintains the County Bookmobile to provide library services to assigned locations in underserved and remote communities; Performs routine to moderately difficult tasks including circulation services, customer assistance, recordkeeping, loading and unloading library materials, and pre and post-trip vehicle inspections. Ensures the cleanliness, safety, and functionality of the vehicle while delivering high-quality library services to patrons at designated stops. Work is performed following established procedures and guidelines, with supervisory support available when needed. Bilingual English / Spanish encouraged to apply. Se buscan personas bilinges en ingls y espaol. Para recibir una solicitud en espaol, llame a Recursos Humanos al 234-6600.

Job Requirements and Minimum Qualifications

Duties may include but are not limited to the following :

• Drive bookmobile to and from assigned locations across Mendocino County, practicing safe and defensive driving techniques to provide library services to county residents in remote regions.
• Conduct pre-trip and post-trip inspections; promptly report maintenance needs to coordinate repairs; perform minor vehicle troubleshooting and repair to avoid emergency breakdowns.
• Maintain cleanliness and organization of the vehicle interior and exterior.
• Set up the bookmobile for daily operations by loading and unloading books and other materials to keep the transported collection current.
• Follow routes and schedule stops in coordination with library management direction to meet community needs.
• Answer questions about library policies and services; provide routine reference information.
• Support and participate in the promotion of library services, community engagement, outreach activities, and representation of the library at community events.
• Maintain accurate records of bookmobile usage, prepare reports on circulation statistics, and track community engagement metrics as needed.
• Assist patrons with accessing library resources as needed; check library materials in and process returned items for redistribution to library branches; issue library cards; assist patrons with locating materials, suggesting alternate titles when requested items are unavailable.
• Assist in collaborating with library staff to coordinate inter-library loans or special requests for materials.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED : Education and Experience : High school diploma or GED; One (1) year of commercial driving experience. Licenses and Certifications : A valid California Class A or Class B Commercial Driver's License, with Air Brake Certification, is required at the time of application.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Knowledge of : Safe vehicle operation practices and Department of Transportation (DOT) commercial regulations. Basic maintenance procedures for large vehicles. Responsive customer service practices and community engagement strategies for promoting library services in diverse settings. Basic familiarity with library environments and understanding of how libraries operate. Correct English usage, including spelling, grammar, punctuation, and vocabulary. Community interests and needs.

Skill In : Safely and defensively operating a large vehicle in various weather conditions and terrains. Providing excellent customer service to patrons of all ages and backgrounds by providing assisting them and ensuring courteous, tactful, and composed interactions, even in potentially challenging or stressful situations. Efficiently driving assigned routes while maintaining schedule adherence.

Ability to : Organize work, set priorities, meet critical deadlines and follow up on assignments with a minimum of direction. Operate standard office equipment, including computer equipment. Accurately enter and retrieve data and information using a computer terminal. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is regularly required to stand, sit, walk, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl, speak and hear. While performing the essential functions of this job the employee is required to lift and / or move up to 45 pounds; tolerate exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, vibration, confining workspace, diesel exhaust fumes; travel to different sites and locations.

Selection Procedure & Other Important Information

Important Application Information : It is your responsibility to demonstrate through your application materials how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position / s for which you apply. You must complete all sections of the application. A rsum or other information you feel will help us evaluate your qualifications may be attached to your completed application, but will not be accepted in lieu of completing any part of the application. Blank applications that contain only a rsum or those that reference "see rsum" will be rejected as incomplete. Check your application before submitting to ensure it is complete and correct; no new or additional information will be accepted after the closing date. Inquiry will be made of your former and current employers; please provide the names and telephone numbers of supervisors on your application. You must provide the names and contact information of at least three (3) references (not relatives) that have knowledge of your job skills, experience, ability and / or character. Application materials are the property of Mendocino County and will not be returned. It is your responsibility to keep your NEOGOV profile updated, including any changes to your telephone number or address. Failure to do so may result in missed notification of exams or interviews. The exam process listed on this flyer is tentative. Mendocino County reserves the right to make necessary modifications to the examination plan. Such revisions will be in accordance with approved personnel standards. Should a change be made, applicants will be notified.

Examination Process : All complete applications will be reviewed; incomplete applications will not be considered. Based on the number of qualified candidates, applicants meeting the job requirements and qualifications will be invited to participate in an oral examination (weight 100) or an unassembled exam, consisting of an evaluation of education and experience as stated on the application form. The examination process will test the knowledge and abilities described above. A minimum score of 70 must be attained for placement on the employment list.

Special Testing : The County of Mendocino is committed to the full inclusion of all qualified individuals. In accordance with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and California's Fair Employment and Housing Act (FEHA), if special accommodations for a disability or religious conviction are necessary at any stage of the application and / or testing process, please notify the Human Resources Department in advance at (707) 234-6600. Reasonable notice is required to allow adequate time for review and evaluation of your request.

Special Requirements : Employment in some County departments or positions may require the successful completion of a pre-employment criminal background, which may include fingerprinting, and / or a medical examination, which may include drug screening.

This announcement is a synopsis of duties and requirements of this job. To review the complete classification specification and benefits, please see the HR website. Applications must be submitted to the Human Resources Department by the final filing date.

The County of Mendocino participates in the E-Verify program to confirm employment eligibility. If hired, the information you provide on your Form I-9 will be used to verify your authorization to work in the United States.