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Driver (Region of Waterloo Library)
Job Number: 2037
Job Type: Casual
Temp Contract Length:
Location: 2017 Nafziger Rd – Library HQ
Job Category: Other
Number of Positions: 1
Department: Technical Services (Region of Waterloo Library)
Division: Planning, Development and Legislative Services
Hours of Work: Up to 24 per week
Union: OTHER
Grade: Part Time/No Full Time Equivalent Grade 003
Salary Range: $25.71 – $29.08 per hour
About Us!
The Region of Waterloo is a thriving, diverse community committed to fostering opportunities for current and future generations. Home to over 674,000 residents and expected to grow to nearly one million by 2051. Guided by our 2023-2027 Strategic Plan, “Growing with Care,” we focus on equity, inclusion, and sustainability. Our mission is to provide essential services that enhance the quality of life for all residents, while our core values emphasize caring for people and the land we share. Join us and be part of a team dedicated to making a meaningful difference in our community.
Dish with One Spoon Wampum:
- Waterloo Region is part of the Dish with One Spoon wampum, a treaty guiding our commitment to:
- Recognizing our shared humanity and land
- Taking only what we need
- Leaving some for others
- Keeping the dish clean
- This agreement underpins our vision, mission, and core values, and reinforces our dedication to meaningful reconciliation and equity.
- The Role
- Transports library materials and related equipment between library branches/sites and other community locations.
Duties/Responsibilities - Operates a Regional vehicle to transport library materials, interoffice mail, deposits (e.g., fees/
- fines), and equipment between branches/sites. Transports furniture, as required.
- Sorts, organizes, and labels materials by destination branch. Handles and secures materials in van.
- Maintains Regional vehicle (e.g., performs maintenance circle checks/inspections; monitors fluid levels; adds oil/fuel; cleans; schedules maintenance checks; picks up
- vehicle paperwork). Reports service/repair needs to supervisor. Discusses vehicle service needs with fleet management.
- Attend meetings as required.
- Takes out garbage, recycling, and green bins for pick-up or transport to waste management site, as required.
- Has a purchasing card for vehicle-related purchases.
- Interacts with branch staff to arrange material pick-up/drop-off. Has contact and exchanges information with other Regional staff and businesses regarding pick-
- up/delivery of goods and related scheduling.
- Performs related duties, as assigned.
- Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
- Knowledge of customer service skills and vehicle maintenance requirements acquired through a grade 12 education.
- Knowledge of and ability to comply with policies, procedures, and legislation (e.g., health and safety).
- Organizational skills to accurately and efficiently sort, pack, and transport materials and equipment between multiple locations. Ability to work independently to meet set schedules and deadlines; and adapt to changing demands.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality and privacy when transporting interoffice mail.
- Communication and customer service skills to interact with staff, businesses, and the public; book vehicle appointments and explain maintenance requirements; and participate as an effective team member.
- Computer skills with ability to use software such as Microsoft office and mobile technology to communicate with others.
- Ability to read delivery schedules, policies/procedures, and repair manuals; write memos/incident reports; and maintain a log of vehicle preventive maintenance/service records.
- A valid Class G driver’s license (or G2 with 3 years of driving experience) and acceptable driving record are required to operate a Regional vehicle; proficiency in operating a delivery van.
- Must provide an acceptable Police Information Check (Level 2) for bondability.
- Ability to support and demonstrate the Region’s values.The Region of Waterloo is an equal opportunity employer committed to an inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection process. The Region of Waterloo invites applications from all qualified individuals. We are strongly committed to employment equity, diversity and inclusion in the workplace and encourage applications from Black, racialized/visible minorities, Indigenous/Aboriginal people, women, persons with disabilities, and 2SLGBTQIA+ persons.
The Region of Waterloo is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require an accommodation, please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. Alternate formats of this document are available upon request. Please contact the Service First Contact Centre at phone number (519) 575-4400, TTY number (519-575-4608) to request an alternate format.
Please note: candidates will be provided an update on their application Please check your spam or junk folder occasionally as some candidates have noticed our emails in those folders (Gmail and Hotmail in particular).
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