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Library Courier (Full Time)

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Library Courier (Full Time)

Salary

$16.15 - $17.20 Hourly

Location

Boise, ID

Job Type

Full Time Regular

Job Number

23 -07362

Department

Library

Division

Acquisitions-Technical Srvcs

Opening Date

12/22/2025

Closing Date

1/6/2026 12:00 PM Mountain

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Summary Statement

Drive Your Career Forward

Join our team as a Library Courier and be the vital link connecting communities across the Treasure Valley with the resources they need. Navigate scenic routes from Boise to Emmett, Mountain Home, and Twin Falls while working independently with minimal supervision.

This dynamic role is perfect for self-starters who thrive on autonomy, enjoy physical work, and take pride in making independent decisions on the go. If you're reliable, safety-conscious, and energized by a job that keeps you moving rather than desk-bound, we want to hear from you.

What you'll enjoy:

+ Working independently - your van is your office

+ Staying active with hands-on, physically engaging work

+ Exploring the Treasure Valley while providing essential community service

+ A consistent schedule with clear expectations

You're a great fit if you:

+ Prefer action over a desk job

+ Take ownership of your work and decisions

+ Have excellent navigation skills and a clean driving record

+ Find satisfaction in completing tangible, meaningful tasks

WHY WORK FOR THE CITY OF BOISE?

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ PERSI retirement benefits plus 401(k)/457b with employer match

+ 10 hours vacation per month (increases with tenure) + 12 paid holidays + 8 hours sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

+ Up to $500 annual WellBeing incentive

+ Tuition reimbursement and free local bus pass

+ Basic Life and Long Term Disability insurance at no cost

Essential Functions

Performs routine or repetitive tasks with specific instructions and set procedures. Handles basic issues and problems and refers more complex issues to higher-level staff.

Drives a city vehicle to collect, sort, deliver and pick up library materials for libraries throughout the Treasure Valley and including Emmett, Mountain Home and Twin Falls. Unloads the van of materials and maintains delivery logs.

Inspects vans for safe operations daily and ensures routine maintenance is carried out as scheduled. Fuels and washes van when needed.

Performs general circulation duties as needed, including checking in library materials, basic processing, pulling holds and shelving materials.

Performs other duties as assigned. Nothing in this job description restricts management's right to assign or reassign duties and responsibilities to this position at any time.

Requirements

Required Knowledge, Experience, And Training

High school diploma or equivalent.

Knowledge of:

+ Customer service techniques

+ Computer usage including related software.

Ability to:

+ Perform work accurately and independently

+ Follow written and verbal instructions

+ Use maps and navigate detours as needed

+ Sort materials

+ Operate a city vehicle safely in various driving conditions

+ Communicate effectively in the English language at a level necessary for efficient job performance

+ Perform all essential functions as assigned by an authorized employee, supervisor and/or manager with or without reasonable accommodation.

Individuals must be capable of operating vehicles safely and have an acceptable driving record.

Preferred Knowledge, Experience, And Training

Six months experience working as a courier in a library or related setting.

Licensing And Other Requirements

Valid state-issued driver's license.

Special Requirements

Applicants must be able to pass:

City of Boise background check processes which includes a criminal history check and reference checks in accordance with the City of Boise Hiring Process Regulation

Driving Record Check

Working Conditions

The physical effort characteristics and working environment described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Physical Efforts

While performing the duties of this job the employee is always lifting/carrying up to 50 pounds. Also, the employee is always pushing/pulling up to 75 pounds and frequently pushing/pulling up to 100 pounds. The noise level is frequently moderate. Work includes sensory ability to talk, hear and touch. Work in this position also includes close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision and depth perception. Employees will sit, stand, walk, stoop, kneel, crouch, crawl, reach, grasp, climb and balance. Position requires hand/finger dexterity.

Working Environment

The work environment will include inside conditions, outdoor weather conditions, extreme temperatures, in wet and humid conditions, areas of dust, odors, mist and gases or other airborne matter. Employees will also drive a vehicle as part of this position.

This position works: weekends.

Top talent deserves top-notch benefits. The City is among the best in the Treasure Valley when it comes to the benefits and perks we offer our employees.

Most positions are eligible for the general benefits listed here; firefighters, police officers, senior managers, command staff, and directors may be offered other benefit plans.

Healthcare:

+ ZERO premium medical coverage option for you and your family

+ Low-cost dental and vision options.

+ Post-employment health savings account.

Retirement and Investment Plans:

+ PERSI retirement benefits

+ 401(k) or 457b pre-tax investment options with employer match.

+ 457b Roth after-tax investment options with no match

WellBeing Program:

+ Up to $500 cash per year for participants.

+ Alternative transportation incentives.

Paid Leave – City employees receive generous paid leave:

+ 10 hours of vacation per month, and this increases the longer you stay with the City

+ 12 paid holidays every year

+ 8 hours of sick leave per month

+ 10 weeks Parental Leave

Life & Long Term Disability:

+ Basic Life insurance at no cost to you

+ Long Term Disability insurance at no cost to you

Other optional benefits:

+ Pre-tax Flexible Spending Accounts

+ Supplemental Life Insurance

+ Supplemental Disability Insurance

+ Tuition reimbursement

+ Free local bus pass

+ Corporate discount programs

+ AFLAC

+ Employee Assistance Program for short-term counseling on work, family, finances, and personal issues.

Please visit our website for further details mybenefits.cityofboise.org