Library Driver​/Clerk

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 placed 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.

• 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.

possession of a high school diploma or ged. Driving experience involving the pickup and delivery of materials is desirable.

• must possess a valid california driver's license.
• must be physically able to lift and carry boxes weighing 50 pounds.

• 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.

• 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…