Job description

Illinois Heartland Library System’s (IHLS) mission is to support member libraries of all types in providing quality library services. IHLS facilitates access to shared resources, advocates for libraries, promotes innovation, and develops community partnerships.

IHLS is seeking a customer service driven delivery driver for our Edwardsville hub location. This position is vital in providing exceptional service to the library communities that we serve. The position is full time scheduled to work 40 hours a week at times filling in for a night shift on an as needed basis. These positions sort and deliver books and other library materials to and from member libraries. Courier Driver services are provided Mondays through Fridays. Employment is contingent upon Board approval and successful completion of a background check, drug screen, and physical.

Day Shift: Day hours would be approximately 5:30am-2pm (Paid at $15/hourly). Night Shift: Night Shift hours would be around 4:30pm-1:00am (includes 15% shift differential making the hourly rate $17.25) The night driving would consist of delivery to our Champaign, IL hub location.

IHLS offers an extensive benefits package to include paid time off, health insurance, dental, vision, Illinois Municipal Retirement Fund (IMRF) (must contribute 4.5% of earnings), employer-paid life insurance, and the ability to add additional life insurance coverages. Here at IHLS, we have a great work-life balance that is part of our company culture. IHLS was named among the Greater St. Louis Top Workplaces by the St. Louis Post-Dispatch in 2022!

Education and Experience:

• Some High School
• 3-year driver’s license holder
• Must be 25 years of age at time of hire

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Ability to work independently.
• Ability to sort books and library materials based on established location codes.
• Ability to frequently lift tubs of books and other library materials.
• Ability to drive daily on established routes and follow established laws and safe driving procedures.
• Ability to assume responsibility for entering unattended delivery sites using an alarm or key.
• Excellent oral communications skills for the purposes of conveying information and instructing others while maintaining a strong customer service focus.
• Display professional business attitude with a pleasant demeanor while working in a customer service-oriented organization.
• Knowledge of how to use a personal computer and basic knowledge of Microsoft Office programs. Must be able to check email regularly.

Working Conditions:

Most of the work is performed driving a van and assisting in the delivery and pick up of library materials. Occasionally may encounter rain, snow, or ice. Sorting and loading of library materials may occur indoors and outdoors.

Physical Requirements:

This position requires extensive periods of sitting while driving up to 400 miles daily. It also requires repetitive use of arms and legs and moving the whole-body including standing, climbing, lifting, balancing, walking, stooping, reaching, pushing, grasping, hearing, and talking.

Requires the ability to exert up to 40 pounds of force occasionally to lift, carry, push, pull or otherwise move objects, including but not limited tubs of books and other library materials.

Clarity of vision at 20 inches or less with the ability to adjust the eye to bring objects into sharp focus as well as clarity of vision at 20. Must have the ability to drive in day and night driving conditions.

IHLS is commitment to workplace diversity, building a diverse workforce, and providing equal opportunities to all regardless of age, race, disability, ethnicity, family or marital status, gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, language, national origin, religion, and any other characteristics protected by applicable law.

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: $15.00 per hour

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Life insurance
• Paid time off
• Vision insurance

Day range:

• Monday to Friday

Shift:

• 8 hour shift
• Evening shift
• Night shift

Education:

• High school or equivalent (Preferred)

Experience:

• Driving: 3 years (Required)
• Delivery driver experience: 3 years (Required)

License/Certification:

• Driver's License (Required)

Work Location: In person

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