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Concord, NH · On-site

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LIBRARY DELIVERY DRIVER

LIBRARY DELIVERY DRIVER

State of New Hampshire

Concord, NH • On-site

$14.40 - $18.46/hr

Part-time

Posted 3 days ago

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8.0

Company rating: 8.0 out of 10

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9th of 50 rated states

Job description

Stateof New Hampshire Job Posting
The Department of Natural and Cultural Resources
New Hampshire State Library
20 Park Street
Concord, NH 03301
Part-Time Library Delivery Driver
Position#TMPPT5915
$14.40/hour - $18.46/hour
The State of New Hampshire, Department of Natural and Cultural Resources, New Hampshire State Library, has a part-time vacancy for a Library Delivery Driver.
Summary:
Operates and maintains vehicle and delivers book and non-book materials to libraries on pre-determined routes for the State Library.
Responsibilities:
Operates delivery vehicle to maintain pre-determined routes throughout the state in a safe manner, without distractions, following all the rules of the road, including hands free driving.
Maintains vehicles for use by self and other staff to ensure cleanliness, appearance and availability on a daily basis.
Delivers and receives book and non-book material in bins, cartons, boxes and bags, weighing up to 50 lbs., at scheduled stops to provide interlibrary loan services to libraries.
Provides daily records of materials transported as required, and maintains monthly vehicular records and submits to the fleet manager monthly.
As representative of the New Hampshire State Library, practices good customer service skills when providing van delivery service to libraries or when coming in contact with the general public.
Provides other deliveries for the agency as requested.
YOUR EXPERIENCE COUNTS: Each additional year of approved formal education may be substituted for one year of required work experience and/or each additional year of approved work experience may be substituted for one year of required formal education.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Education/Experience: 8th grade education
License/Certification: Valid driver's license
Other Requirements:
1. Must be able to bend, reach, and lift up to 50 lbs. frequently
2. Must be able to work and drive in adverse weather conditions
Trainee Option: Not applicable
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS: None
AFTER-HIRE REQUIREMENTS: Completion of defensive driving course at start of employment and prior to operating vehicle
CAREER ADVANCEMENT OPPORTUNITIES:
In-Band Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No
Broad Group Level Advancement Available: ☐ Yes ☒ No
DISCLAIMERS:
The supplemental job description lists the essential functions of the position and is not intended to include every job duty and responsibility specific to the position. An employee may be required to perform other related duties not listed on the supplemental job description provided that such duties are characteristic of that job title.
When applicable, the work of an employee in trainee status in this position shall be overseen by a fully qualified individual. An employee in trainee status shall meet the minimum qualifications within the period of time specified on the SJD, not to exceed one year of being hired into this position.
For further information please contact: Melinda Atwood, Deputy Librarian, melinda.s.atwood@dncr.nh.gov
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TDD Access: Relay NH1-800-735-2964

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