Bookmobile Driver/Circulation Assistant

Level: 106, $15.97 hourly
Status: Non-exempt, full-time, 37.5 hours weekly, Monday-Friday, some Saturdays
Open until filled

Date Prepared: September 2026
Reports to: Bookmobile Manager/Librarian
Basic Function: Drives the bookmobile and performs routine circulation tasks.
Subordinates: None

Nature and Scope: This individual is responsible for the safe and efficient operation of the bookmobile and serves the public through library services.

Principal Duties:

Primary driver to all stops
Performs basic maintenance of the Bookmobile
Performs pre-trip and post-trip inspections
Reports mechanical and safety concerns immediately
Cleans the Bookmobile inside and out
Provides direct service to patrons
- Participates in community outreach events
- Performs routine circulation duties
- Upholds patron privacy as required by law
- Resolves patron account questions and complaints
- Has a positive and solution driven disposition for all visiting the library
- Shelves materials assigned
- Supports the Summer Reading Program/Checkout Challenge at service desks in a positive and enthusiastic manner
- Searches shelves for materials believed returned, then follows up with patron
- Answers basic reference inquiries and/or refers them to another qualified staff member
- Refills book displays as needed
- Runs necessary reports for patron services (i.e. holds expired, etc.)
Participates in mandatory meetings
Maintains a neat, shared workspace
Works a flexible schedule, including evenings and weekends
Attends trainings and workshops approved by the director
Additional duties appropriate to the classification may be assigned as necessary

Acceptable Skills, Knowledge, and Abilities:

Knowledge of routine vehicle maintenance
Knowledge of city and county roadways
Basic understanding of public libraries
Highly organized
Ability to:
- Work with limited supervision
- Communicate effectively, both orally and written
- Adapt to change
- Work in a fast-paced environment
- Deal tactfully and courteously with the public
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers
- Follow instructions accurately
- Quickly and correctly place items in correct alphabetical and numeric order
- Work with great efficiency and accuracy
- Plan short and long-term
- Lift 50 pounds
Knowledge of collection
Experience with computers and other common office equipment
Knowledge of or ability to readily acquire library routines, rules, procedures, policies, and practices and apply them
Maintain a neat appearance appropriate for work with the public

Education/Certification/Demonstrated Skill Requirements:

Valid Ohio Driver’s license, a clean drivers abstract, and annual proof of driver’s liability insurance
High school diploma or GED
Experience driving large vehicles, CDL preferred
Any combination of experience and/or training that provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities will be considered.