JOB TITLE: Textbook/ Instructional Materials Courier	LOCATION: Media Center
	JOB CATEGORY: Classified (12 months)
IMMEDIATE SUPERVISOR: Supervisor of Media Services	PAY SCALE: Custodian
	FLSA STATUS: Non-Exempt

GENERAL DEFINITION AND CONDITIONS OF WORK

Assists Media Center staff in providing, collecting, and distributing to schools textbooks and related media materials.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS/TYPICAL TASKS

The minimum performance expectations include, but are not limited to, the following functions/tasks:

• Drives county vehicle to transport books and media materials;
• Verifies load against pickup and delivery list;
• Maintains telephone contact with supervisor to receive pickup and delivery instructions;
• Loads and unloads truck;
• Inspects truck equipment and supplies, such as tires, lights, brakes, gas, oil and water;
• Assembles specified number of forms, manuals, or books for each school as indicated by distribution tables or instructions;
• Wraps, ties, or places material in envelopes, boxes or other containers;
• Sorts and shelves books;
• Requisitions and stores minor audio-visual replacement parts to maintain stock, such as bulbs, needles, cords, and plugs;
• Repairs or replaces minor worn and defective parts on audio-visual equipment;
• Maintains a clean and safe work area;
• Observes and promotes safe work practices and procedures;
• Attends inservice training to develop and improve knowledge and skills;
• Takes all necessary and reasonable precautions to protect students, equipment, materials, and facilities;
• Complies with and supports school and division regulations and policies;
• Adheres to proper cleaning methods, storage, proper care, and disposal of equipment and supplies;
• Models non-discriminatory practices in all activities;
• Performs other duties as assigned by the Supervisor of Media Services in accordance with school/division policies and practices.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Must be able to follow oral and written directions to maintain records, inventories, etc. Must be able to communicate effectively with others.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

Candidate must possess any combination of education and experience equivalent to completion of high school.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS

Frequent travel between the schools within the division. Candidate must possess a valid Virginia driver’s license with the ability to obtain a commercial driver’s license. Candidate must be able to meet the criteria for the approved Rockingham County Public Schools driving list. Frequent operation of county owned vehicles is required to travel to schools throughout the division, administrative building, and central office.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/REQUIREMENTS

Work is typically performed walking, standing, or driving. This work includes, but not limited to stooping, kneeling, crouching, reaching, climbing (ladders within media center), pulling, and lifting. Must be able to lift objects weighing up to approximately 25 pounds frequently and up to approximately 75 pounds occasionally. Work is subject to inside and outside environmental conditions, extreme temperatures, noise, road conditions and hazards. Vocal communication is required for expressing or exchanging ideas by means of the spoken word; hearing is required to perceive information at normal spoken word levels; visual acuity is required for preparing and analyzing written or computer data, determining the accuracy and thoroughness of work, and observing general surroundings and activities. The ability to coordinate and prioritize work activity, handle complaints, communicate effectively, and work with limited supervision.

EVALUATION

The Supervisor of Media Services will evaluate performance on the ability and effectiveness in carrying out the above responsibilities.