Courier

Job posted until Wednesday, July 16th at 9:00am.

Hourly rate = $15.00/hour

Salary = $29,250

GENERAL DESCRIPTION:

The purpose of this position is to drive a light vehicle to pick up and deliver library books and materials to designated locations as scheduled. This position is responsible for the safe operation of a county vehicle, reporting any issues to vehicle maintenance, and assists in bringing donated items back to the headquarters library for processing. This position is responsible for loading and unloading the transport vehicle, and may be required to perform other courier tasks to address other business concerns. May also be required to provide some assistance with light circulation duties, assists with marketing and publicity, occasionally assist patrons at public service points, and provide other assistance with coverage of branches as needed.

ESSENTIAL JOB DUTIES:

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform the essential job duties satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the duties herein described. Since every duty associated with this position may not be described herein, employees may be required to perform duties not specifically spelled out but may be considered incidental in the performance of this job.

• Performs all functions of the usual courier route on weekdays, including (but not limited to) loading and unloading books and materials, counting and certifying daily cash deposits, entering restricted areas in county buildings, and transferring confidential information between offices.
• Maintains order in Shipping Room and basement work area at the Walhalla Library.
• Arranges routine maintenance and repair of light vehicles assigned to the library system.
• Becomes familiar with and is able to use the library circulation software, and be comfortable dealing with the public.
• Transports and delivers library materials to the OCPL branches and interdepartmental mail to Walhalla High School, Tamassee Salem Elementary School, Keowee Elementary School, and High Falls County Park.
• Transports donations to the Walhalla Library for their book sales.
• Performs circulation duties, as needed by the circulation manager and circulation staff.
• Assists the Bookmobile manager with tasks, as needed.
• Performs other related duties as assigned.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES:

• Knowledge of standard library functions, practices, and procedures.
• Good organizational skills.
• Technical skills.
• Ability to set priorities.
• Ability to solve problems.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Safe driving skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

High School Diploma or equivalent, and one (1) year of related work experience; or an equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities. Library experience preferred

LICENSES, CERTIFICATIONS, OR REGISTRATIONS:

Required: Valid driver's license and an excellent driving record.

Preferred: None.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The work is medium work which requires exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 30 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to lift, carry, push, pull, or otherwise move objects.  

This position has the following special vision requirements: close vision (clear vision at 20 inches or less); distance vision (clear vision at 20 feet or more); color vision (ability to identify and distinguish colors); peripheral vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up or down and to the left and right when vision is fixed on a given point); depth perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatial relationships); adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharp focus).

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

Work is performed in a relatively safe and secure indoor and/or outdoor work environment; may encounter noise, weather, extreme temperatures, moisture, humidity, dust, odors, fumes, gases, poor ventilation, vibration, mechanical hazards, or moving mechanical parts.

Oconee County is an equal opportunity/affirmative action employer and does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion, age, disability, or military service in employment or the provision of services. The County is committed to achieving excellence and strength through diversity and seeks a wide range of applicants for its positions so that one of our core values, a qualified and diverse workforce, will be affirmed.