Job Opening – Bookmobile Driver

The Somerset County Federated Library System seeks an enthusiastic, service-oriented, hands-on individual to serve as a Bookmobile Driver. The Bookmobile Driver plays a key role in making library services accessible to all residents of Somerset County. The Bookmobile Driver is responsible for the following items regarding the Bookmobile and associated mechanical systems (generator, lift, HVAC, etc.):

  • driving
  • record-keeping
  • basic routine maintenance
  • cleanliness
  • scheduling/coordination of routine and non-routine mechanical maintenance, inspections, and repair work done by others
  • timely and safe arrival at scheduled stops, and
  • assisting Bookmobile Manager with tasks such as re-shelving library materials, retrieving requested library materials, and carrying library materials to and from locations as needed.

This position typically works Monday – Thursday for an average of 35 hours per week with additional hours possible for participation in special events such as parades. Benefits include some paid holidays, when a holiday falls on a day for which the Bookmobile Driver would normally be scheduled to work.

Requirements:

  • High school diploma or general education degree (GED) and 1 to 3 months’ related experience and/or training; or equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Valid PA driver’s license appropriate for driving all library vehicles (currently, Class B Non-Commercial or Commercial Driver’s License without air-brake restriction), acceptable motor vehicle record, continuous insurability and proven competency operating and maintaining vehicles comparable to the Bookmobile.
  • PA Criminal Record Check, PA Child Abuse History Clearance, and FBI Fingerprint Criminal Record Check required upon offer of employment.

A full job description is available at https://www.scfls.org/documents/BookmobileDriverJobDescription.pdf .

To apply, submit a resume, cover letter, and references to:
Cheryl Morgan, System Administrator
Somerset County Federated Library System
6022 Glades Pike, Ste 120
Somerset, PA 15501

or by email to cmorgan@scfls.org

Applications will be accepted until the position is filled.

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