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The Job San Bernardino County Library is recruiting for a Library Delivery Driver to support the transportation and distribution of library materials, supplies, equipment, and program resources throughout the County library system. This position plays an essential role in ensuring branch libraries receive timely deliveries and operational support necessary to provide quality public library services. Incumbents primarily operate County vehicles along assigned routes and schedules while also assisting with warehouse operations, inventory handling, and materials distribution.

Responsibilities include loading and unloading materials, maintaining delivery and vehicle records, conducting vehicle inspections, and supporting safe and efficient warehouse operations. Positions in this classification work independently, maintain regular communication with supervisors and branch staff, and represent the Library with professionalism and excellent customer service. Essential Duties and Responsibilities: Transport library materials, supplies, equipment, and program resources between warehouse facilities and designated branch libraries according to assigned routes and schedules.

Load, unload, organize, secure, and distribute books, craft supplies, event materials, and other library resources to prevent damage during transport. Conduct pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspections and report maintenance needs, damages, safety concerns, or operational issues promptly. Maintain accurate delivery logs, mileage records, inventory documentation, and incident reports.

Assist with warehouse operations including sorting, staging, shelving, inventory management, order fulfillment, and general organization of materials and supplies. Coordinate vehicle maintenance needs and communicate operational concerns with supervisory staff. Ensure the proper handling, security, and confidentiality of library materials, facility access keys, and alarm code information.

Operate County vehicles safely and in compliance with all traffic laws, County policies, and established safety procedures. Utilize County-issued communication devices to maintain communication regarding schedules, delays, emergencies, or delivery concerns. Report route delays, accidents, damaged materials, vehicle issues, or branch facility concerns to supervisors in a timely manner.

Assist with surplus pickups, emergency response support activities, and special deliveries as assigned. Provide courteous and professional customer service when interacting with library staff, County employees, vendors, and members of the public. Maintain a clean, safe, organized, and professional warehouse and work environment.

Participate in staff meetings, trainings, workshops, and professional development activities as required. Work independently while effectively managing time, prioritizing assignments, and meeting established delivery schedules. Perform related duties as assigned in support of Library operations.

*Official Title: Library Assistant. For a more detailed description, refer to the Library Assistant job description. EXCELLENT BENEFITS To review job-specific benefits, refer to: Benefits by Occupational Unit (BbOU) Summary: Clerical Employee Benefits County MOU: General Unit CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT Pre-Employment Process: Incumbents must pass a background investigation, which includes fingerprinting, work history verification, as well as a job-related physical exam and drug screening.

Travel: Travel throughout the County is required. At the time of hire, a valid California Class C driver's license and proof of automobile liability insurance must be produced and maintained for the individual providing the transportation. Working Conditions: This position requires frequent moving, lifting, and carrying of items up to 50lbs and occasionally up to 70lbs, either manually or with the aid of lifting devices, i.e

dollies and/or large carts. Sponsorship: San Bernardino County is unable to consider candidates who require Visa Sponsorship at this time or in the future. Candidates must be able to present their legal right to work in the United States at the time of employment.

Minimum Requirements License: Possession of a valid California Class C driver's license. -AND- Experience: Six (6) months of full-time equivalent experience performing delivery driving duties involving the pickup and/or delivery of materials to multiple daily locations, including following delivery schedules and determining efficient delivery routes. Qualifying experience must include driving as part of regular job duties.

Note: Public transportation and app-based food delivery services are not considered qualifying experience. Desired Qualifications The ideal candidate will have experience working in a government, public service, warehouse, logistics, or library environment and demonstrate the ability to work both independently and collaboratively as part of a team. Strong organizational skills, attention to detail, and the ability to effectively manage time and meet established deadlines are highly desirable.

Candidates should possess a strong customer service focus and demonstrate professionalism, reliability, and a commitment to providing prompt, efficient, and courteous service to library staff, County personnel, and the public. Selection Process Application Procedure: To be considered for this excellent opportunity, please complete and submit the online employment application and supplemental questionnaire by Friday, June 19, 2026 at 5:00 pm. There will be a competitive evaluation of qualifications based on the information provided in your Application and the Supplemental Questionnaire.

Be sure to include in your application and Supplemental Questionnaire any relevant experience and education that demonstrates that you meet the minimum requirements, as it will be used to competitively evaluate your qualifications; resumes will not be reviewed as part of the evaluation process. The most highly qualified candidates, based on the evaluation results, may be referred for interview. All communications regarding the remainder of the selection process will be via email.

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Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) / Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA): San Bernardino County is an Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) and Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) compliant employer, dedicated to ensuring equal employment opportunities for all employees and applicants. ADA Accommodation: If you have a disability and need accommodations during the testing process, please submit the Special Testing Accommodations Request Form (Download PDF) within one week of the recruitment filing deadline. Veterans' Preference: Eligible veterans and their spouses or widows/widowers who are not current County employees may receive additional Veterans' Preference points.

For details and instructions on how to request these points, please refer to the Veterans' Preference Policy. For more important details, review the Applicant Information and County Employment Process.