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About the Role

The BookOps Logistics Distribution Department is responsible for efficiently picking up and delivering patron-requested materials to 150 branches across 4 boroughs, supporting the NYPL's strategic goal of 'More People Reading More'. This role is crucial for supporting various library projects and initiatives.

Responsibilities

• Picking up and delivering all library materials including print and non-print materials, mail, films, office equipment and other library supplies
• Loading and unloading materials, including heavy objects, at all sites
• Delivering parcels on foot when motor vehicles are not available or inoperative
• Perform pre-trip and post-trip vehicle inspection daily
• Maintaining the interior and exterior of the vehicle, keeping it clean and in safe operating condition
• Performing minor and basic maintenance, including checking all fluid levels, tires, lights, and adding fluids as needed
• Performing related duties as required
• Ability to adjust route depending on traffic or roadwork
• Contact Supervisor when there is no access to a branch
• Notifying Supervisor when vehicles need repair

Requirements

• High school diploma or high school equivalency
• Driver's License and good driving record
• Medical certificate allowing for interstate deliveries preferred
• Geographic knowledge of New York City
• Experience working with electronic/manual pallet and floor jacks, hand trucks, and other materials moving devices and carts
• Experience operating medium duty trucks in a city environment
• Demonstrates the ability to operate library trucks and other fleet vehicles
• Demonstrates the ability to perform basic maintenance and repairs of motor vehicles
• Ability to follow and understand oral and written instructions
• Good interpersonal, oral, and written communication skills are required
• Experience with lifting and properly handling heavy materials
• Demonstrated flexibility, reliability, punctuality and attention to detail
• Pre-Placement Physical Required

Skills

• Valid Class “B” Commercial Drivers License preferred
• Lifting up to 50 lbs.

Location

• Library Services Center

Work Type

• Full Time
• 40 hours per week
• Overtime as required

Education Level

• High school diploma or high school equivalency

Salary/Compensations

• $53,409 / year

About the Company

• The BookOps Logistics Distribution Department is primarily responsible for picking up and delivering patron requested materials to 150 branches across 4 boroughs.
• This volume is in the range of 8 million circulating items per year, each of which are moved efficiently, supporting a 48 - hour turnaround time for patrons.
• This service level is a foundation of NYPL’s strategic goal of “More People Reading More”.
• It is made possible through the full staffing and leveraging of this unit.
• The unit also supports the physical logistics of countless projects aligned with Learning, Creating, and Reading such as Summer Reading, Library Card Campaign, and MyLibraryNYC.
• All team members are expected and encouraged to embody the NYPL Core Values: Be Helpful to patrons and colleagues, Be Resourceful in solving problems, Be Curious in all aspects of your work, Be Welcoming and Inclusive.