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LIBRARY DRIVER/CLERK

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LIBRARY DRIVER/CLERK

Salary

$41,804.49 - $53,669.10 Annually

Location

City of Stockton, CA

Job Type

Classified

Job Number

0126-07708

Department

Community Services

Opening Date

01/18/2026

Closing Date

1/22/2026 5:30 PM Pacific

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DEFINITION

OPEN/PROMOTIONAL OPPORTUNITY

FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

TENTATIVE EXAMINATION DATE: Thursday, February 5, 2026 through Monday, February 9, 2026.

(Candidates must take an online examination)

Are you a friendly, team-oriented person that likes to drive? If so, the position of Delivery Driver/Clerk may be for you! The Community Services Department of the City of Stockton is made of Library and Recreation and delivery duties are shared between the Delivery Driver/Clerk and other part-time drivers. Delivery routes start at the Chavez Library in downtown Stockton and routes are spread throughout San Joaquin County. Incumbents work 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. Monday- Friday.

Incumbents in this position are included in the Civil Service system, in a "for-cause" employment status, and are represented by the Stockton City Employees' Association.(Classified/Represented)

This recruitment is being conducted as an Open/Promotional recruitment. Current full-time regular status, at the time of application, City of Stockton employees may apply for this position as a promotional opportunity and successful candidates will be placed on a promotional list. All other candidates may apply for this position as an open competitive opportunity and successful candidates will be places on an open list. The appointing authority will have the option of requesting names from the promotional list or a combination of both. These lists may be used to fill future vacancies.

Prior to appointment, eligible candidates will be required to submit to and successfully pass a background investigation, which will include fingerprinting, as well as a medical back evaluation.

Veteran's Preference:

This position is eligible to receive Veteran's Preference Points for entrance into the Civil Service. Veteran's Preference will not be granted on the promotional list. If you believe you may qualify for Veteran's Preference, a DD-214 Member 4 copy indicating at least 181 consecutive days of service must be received in the Human Resources office (see supplemental questionnaire for details in submitting DD-214 copy) by the final filing date.

CLASS CHARACTERISTICS

This class is responsible for the transport of a variety of library materials within the library system. Work is performed under supervision and within clearly established guidelines.

PRINCIPAL DUTIES (Illustrative Only)

+ Operates a light van or truck for pick up and delivery; cleans and schedules necessary maintenance for vehicle.

+ Collects, sorts, and distributes books and other materials with the main library and from library branches and other community stops.

+ Sorts, shelves, moves, and maintains books and cartons on order.

+ Picks up and delivers payroll checks to the main library.

+ Transports branch library daily cash receipts to the main library; delivers library cash receipts to the Finance Department.

+ Checks and signs for deliveries to the main library, including equipment, computers, and supplies.

+ Collects and distributes daily mail and operates a mail scale; prepares books and films for mailing; operates an automated mailing machine; sorts, stamps, and delivers mail to the U.S. Post Office.

+ Performs a variety of minor repairs at the main and branch libraries as assigned.

+ Picks up and transports high priority, fragile, and expensive equipment, requiring special handling.

+ Picks up, packages, and delivers equipment requiring repair.

+ Performs simple cleaning work as assigned.

+ May serve as back-up for the Bookmobile Driver/Clerk.

QUALIFICATIONS

Education/Experience:

Possession of a high school diploma or GED. Driving experience involving the pick up and delivery of materials is desirable.

Other Requirements:

+ Must possess a valid California driver's license.

+ Must be physically able to lift and carry boxes weighing 50 pounds.

Knowledge of:

+ Efficient operation of a light van, truck or other delivery-type vehicle;

+ Traffic laws and regulations;

+ Safety principles and practices related to the operation of a delivery van or truck;

+ Basic English language usage;

+ Basic business arithmetic.

Skill in:

+ Operating a delivery van or truck in an efficient and safe manner;

+ Observing traffic rules and regulations;

+ Following oral and written instructions;

+ Sorting, stamping, collecting, and delivering mail and other library materials and items;

+ Performing simple clerical work and making basic arithmetic calculations;

+ Establishing and maintaining working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.

Physical/Mental Abilities:

+ Mobility – Constant standing or sitting for long periods of time while operating a keyboard; frequent bending; occasional walking, stooping, kneeling, reaching, pushing and pulling;

+ Lifting/Carrying – Constant lifting/carrying of 0 to 10 pounds; frequent lifting/carrying of 11 to 25 pounds; occasional lifting of 26 to 50 pounds;

+ Vision – Ability to read fine print, and/or normal type size print, and detect color; ability to read and see PC screens; ability to read and produce printed material and information displayed on a visual display terminal;

+ Dexterity – Constant fingering (typing, picking, pinching), repetitive use of both hands, simple grasping and fine manipulation of either/both hands; occasional power grasping, pushing and pulling of either/both hands, and reaching above and below shoulder level;

+ Hearing/Talking – Ability to detect specific noises, proper equipment operation; ability to understand what people are saying in normal conversation, over the telephone, and frequently over noise;

+ Special Requirements – Frequently requires working evenings; occasionally requires working nights and weekends, and driving;

+ Emotional/Psychological – Ability to concentrate, make decisions, work with the public, exercise sound judgment, handle stressful situations, and work alone;

+ Environmental Conditions – Occasional to frequent exposure to noise, indoor cold/heat, working around equipment and machinery;

+ Working Conditions – Primarily performed in an office environment which is typically quiet;

+ Comprehension – Ability to understand, remember, and apply oral and/or written instructions or other information; ability to understand, remember, and communicate routine, factual information; ability to understand complex problems and to collaborate and explore alternative solutions; ability to understand opposing points of view on highly complex issues and to negotiate and integrate different viewpoints;

+ Organization – Ability to organize thoughts and ideas into understandable terminology; ability to organize and prioritize own work schedule and work schedules of others on short-term (longer than one month) and long-term basis;

+ Reasoning and Decision-Making: Ability to apply common sense in performing job; ability to make decisions which have moderate impact on immediate work unit and monitor impact outside immediate work unit; ability to make decisions which have significant impact on the department's credibility, operations, and services; and

+ Communication – Ability to understand and follow basic instructions and guidelines; ability to complete routine forms, use existing form letters, and/or conduct routine oral communication; ability to compose letters, outlines, memoranda, and basic reports and/or to orally communicate technical information; ability to communicate with individuals utilizing a telephone; requires ability to hear and speak effectively on phone; ability to express or exchange ideas by means of the spoken word, communicating orally with others accurately, loudly, and quickly; ability to make informal presentations, inside and/or outside the organization, and speak before groups; ability to compose materials such as detailed reports, work-related manuals, publications of limited scope or impact, etc., and/or to make presentations outside the immediate work area.

This class specification should not be interpreted as all inclusive. it is intended to identify essential functions and requirements of this job. Incumbents may be requested to perform job-related responsibilities and tasks other than those stated in this specification. any essential function or requirement of this class will be evaluated as necessary should an incumbent/applicant be unable to perform the function or requirement due to a disability as defined by the American with Disabilities Act (ADA). Reasonable Accommodation for the specific disability will be made for the incumbent/applicant when possible.

The Examination:

Applicants who qualify in terms of relevant work experience and education, that best meet the needs of the City, will be invited to participate in the examination process, which may include a written examination weighted 100%. However, the City reserves the right to utilize alternative testing methods if deemed necessary. Candidates must receive a minimum passing score of 70%, as determined by the relative performance of all candidates in all portions of the examination. In the event of identical ratings, candidates' names will be arranged in order of application date/time, and, if the same, then arranged alphabetically.

ALL APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRES MUST BE COMPLETED FULLY AND SUBMITTED ON AN OFFICIAL ONLINE CITY OF STOCKTON APPLICATION. INCOMPLETE APPLICATIONS AND SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRES WILL BE REJECTED AND CANNOT BE REVISED AFTER SUBMITTAL ON OR BEFORE THE FINAL FILING DATE. POSTMARKS, FACSIMILES, AND PHOTOCOPIES OF THE CITY'S EMPLOYMENT APPLICATION WILL NOT BE ACCEPTED. RESUMÉS ARE WELCOME BUT SHOULD BE SUBMITTED AS ADDITIONAL INFORMATION ONLY. PLEASE DO NOT STATE "REFER TO RESUME".

The information in this announcement concerning the terms and conditions of employment does not constitute either an express or implied contract, and these provisions are subject to change.

NOTE:

+ After on-line submittal, immediate notification will appear on your screen indicating your application has been received. You should print this notice as proof of filing.

+ Notification and correspondence will be sent via email only. No paper notices will be mailed to applicants. It is the applicant's responsibility to ensure a correct email address is provided and that correspondence is being received.

+ NeoGov.com: You will receive correspondence via the e-mail address you placed on your application. Some e-mail accounts have been known to place these e-mails in the spam/junk file. Please check your e-mail folders or accept e-mails ending with neogov.com.

In accordance with California Government Code section 3100, et seq., all City of Stockton employees are considered disaster service workers who may be required to report for duty, or remain on duty to address disaster service activities in the event of an emergency or disaster and are required to undertake an applicable loyalty oath.