TEX As-Needed - Truck Driver (7355) - San Francisco Public Library (146947)

## Company Description ***\*Administratively updated on July 7, 2026 to provide further clarification on the appointment type definition\**** Application Opening – **Tuesday, June 30, 2026** Application Deadline – **This recruitment may close at any time, but not earlier than 5:00pm on Monday, July 13, 2026.** Recruitment ID: RTF0146946-01156377 **Appointment Type:** Temporary Exempt As-Needed: This position is excluded by the Charter from the competitive Civil Service examination process, is considered "at will" and shall serve at the discretion of the appointment officer. This appointment is as-needed not to exceed six (6) months or 1040 work hours during any fiscal year. The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) is dedicated to connecting our diverse communities to learning, opportunities and each other. The library system includes the architecturally significant Main Library, an anchor institution in the City’s Civic Center, 27 neighborhood branch libraries that serve all neighborhoods throughout the City, three administrative buildings and four bookmobiles. With a collection of more than 3.7 million items, and circulation exceeding 14 million each year, SFPL serves more than 4 million visitors annually. The library embraces its role as the most democratic of institutions, providing safe and welcoming facilities for all. Through a robust array of services and programs, the library places an emphasis on literacy and learning, digital inclusion, social justice, equity, and healthy communities. For more information about SFPL, please visit [*www.sfpl.org*](http://www.sfpl.org/)*.* The San Francisco Public Library (SFPL) must build a culture, space, and workplace that is accessible and welcoming to all current and future employees, and to actively build an environment in which all people, regardless of background, identity, or ability, can be equal participants. In this way, our staff at all organizational levels can reflect the communities we serve. A safe, equitable public library is an actively anti-racist public library. Creating an inclusive public library means aligning with the lived realities of people of color. The San Francisco Public Library is committed to advancing racial equity for our workforce and community. SFPL will actively engage in anti-racist practice, programs, and collection development in carrying out the Library’s mission. ## Job Description Under general supervision, the Truck Driver drives and operates various types of motor vehicles for the pickup and delivery of library materials, mails, equipment, and (including unloading and loading) of library materials, mail, equipment and supplies to and from the Main Library, Support Services Center, 750 Brannan Street, 1455 Market Street, Branch Library Locations, and other designated locations as assigned. **Essential Duties and Responsibilities:** - Arranges outgoing and incoming bins in the truck for pickup and delivery; - Places delivery bins in designated drop off spaces as directed by location; - Utilizes and understands the San Francisco Public Library color coded bin system; - Ensures that loads are properly and safely secured; - Cleans and does light maintenance on vehicles and equipment by checking oil, tires and fluid levels, and changes fuses; - Communicates with supervisors regarding route delivery for information and safety; - Prepares in writing a variety of reports such as daily reports which list driving activity, accident reports, maintenance reports; and - Performs DOT (Department of Transportation) and CHP (CA Highway Patrol) inspections and completes appropriate forms. - Maintains and records statistical data on the number of bins, items, and articles delivered and collected. **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, an…