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Appointment Type: Temporary Exempt (TEX) As-needed

Hourly Compensation: $45.9875

Filing Deadline: May 10, 2024

Under general supervision, the Truck Driver drives and operates various types of motor vehicles for the pickup and delivery (including unloading and loading) of library materials, mail, equipment and supplies to and from the Main Library, Support Services Center, 750 Brannan Street, Branch Library Locations, and other designated locations as assigned. 

Essential Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Arranges outgoing and incoming bins in the truck for pickup and delivery;

2. Places delivery bins in designated drop off spaces as directed by location;

3. Utilizes and understands the San Francisco Public Library color coded bin system;

4. Insures that loads are properly and safely secured;

5. Cleans and does light maintenance on vehicles and equipment by checking oil, tires and fluid levels, and changes fuses;

6. Communicates with supervisors regarding route delivery for information and safety;

7. Prepares in writing a variety of reports such as daily reports which list driving activity, accident reports, maintenance reports; and
    
8.  Performs DOT (Department of Transportation) and CHP (CA Highway Patrol) inspections and completes appropriate forms.

Working Conditions:
Work requires bending and stretching to lift loaded and empty bins of various library materials and equipment with the use of a hand truck. Employee should possess basic knowledge of operation and care of light trucks and various vehicles, and also safe work practices to protect the safety of oneself and others. Employee should have the willingness and ability to work with limited direct supervision.

About the Truck Driver On-call Pool:
The Public Library's as-needed truck driver pool will be a group or pool of on-call truck drivers who will temporarily fill in throughout the department's citywide facilities in cases of vacation, illness, and other leaves. 

Minimum Qualifications:

1. Training and Experience: Requires two (2) years of verified experience as a truck driver using heavy construction equipment or other trucks over 26,000 pounds, such as winch trucks, semi-trailers, sweepers, multiple-unit tractor mowers, dump trucks, or other construction vehicles with power take-off units and/or lift gates.
2. A good driving record. An applicant will be considered a negligent driver (and there not qualified) if their driving record shows six (6) or more violation points in the last twelve (12) months, or eight (8) or more violation points in the last twenty-four (24) months, or ten (10) or more violation points in the last thirty-six (36) months.
3. License: Requires possession of a valid Class B or Class A driver's license with current Medical Certificate. License must have no restriction on driving vehicles with air brakes.

Verification:
Applicants may be required to submit verification of qualifying education and experience at any point during the recruitment and selection process. If education verification is required, information on how to verify education requirements, including verifying foreign education credits or degree equivalency, can be found here.

Verification of qualifying experience, when requested, must be documented on the employer's business letterhead and must include the name of the applicant, job title(s), dates of employment, description of job duties performed, and signature of the employer or the employer’s authorized representative. Experience claimed in self-employment will only be accepted if supported by documents verifying income, earnings, business license and experience comparable to minimum qualifications above. Copies of income tax papers or other documents listing occupation and total earnings must be submitted. Employees of the City and County of San Francisco may submit performance evaluations showing duties performed to verify qualifying City experience. City employees will receive credit for the duties of the class to which appointed. Credit for experience obtained outside of the employee's class will be allowed only if recorded in accordance with the provisions of Civil Service Commission Rules. Verification may be waived if impossible to obtain. The applicant must submit a signed statement explaining why verification cannot be obtained. Waiver requests will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Failure to provide the required verification, or request for waiver when requested may result in rejection of the application.

Note: Falsifying one’s education, training, or work experience or attempted deception on the application may result in disqualification for this and future job opportunities with the City and County of San Francisco.

Applicants must meet the minimum qualification requirement by the final filing date unless otherwise noted. 

Information submitted after the filing deadline will not be considered in determining whether candidate meets the minimum qualifications. Applications completed improperly may be cause for ineligibility and disqualification.

Applications will be screened for relevant and qualifying experience. Additional screening mechanisms may be implemented in order to determine candidates' qualifications. Only those applicants who most closely meet the needs of the department will be invited to participate in the selection process. Applicants meeting the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement to an interview.

If you have any questions regarding this recruitment or application process, please contact the Senior Human Resources Analyst, Jamie Shih, by telephone at (415) 557-4582, or via email: [email protected].

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEO guidelines.

Terms of Announcement:
Applicants must be guided solely by the provisions of this announcement, including requirements, time periods and other particulars, except when superseded by federal, state or local laws, rules or regulations. Clerical errors may be corrected by the posting the correction on the Department of Human Resources website.

Statement on Equity, Diversity, and Inclusion: At the City and County of San Francisco, we share a commitment to a diverse, inclusive and equitable community. Each member of our organization is responsible and accountable for what they say and do to make San Francisco an inclusive and equitable place to live and work by employing fair and just practices to and for all.

Additional Information Regarding Employment with the City and County of San Francisco

Information About The Hiring Process
Conviction History
Employee Benefits Overview
Equal Employment Opportunity
Disaster Service Worker
General Information concerning City and County of San Francisco Employment Policies and Procedures
Benefits Overview
ADA Accommodation
Veterans Preference
Right to Work
Copies of Application Documents
Diversity Statement

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.

The City and County of San Francisco encourages women, minorities and persons with disabilities to apply. Applicants will be considered regardless of their sex, race, age, religion, color, national origin, ancestry, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition (associated with cancer, a history of cancer, or genetic characteristics), HIV/AIDS status, genetic information, marital status, sexual orientation, gender, gender identity, gender expression, military and veteran status, or other protected category under the law.