Bookmobile Driver/Outreach Specialist

Bookmobile Driver/Outreach Specialist

Salary

$21.38 Hourly

Location

1500 27th Avenue, Kenosha, WI

Job Type

Regular - Part Time

Job Number

20260909

Department

Library

Opening Date

09/09/2026

Closing Date

9/29/2026 4:30 PM Central

• Description
• Benefits
• Questions

General Overview of Position

Under the general supervision of the Head of Outreach, Programs & Education, provide library service to the public at a variety of community locations throughout the city and county. Drive the Kenosha Public Library Bookmobile and other library vehicles to provide outreach services to the community, and perform clerical and mechanical tasks.

• Please Note: This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities, or qualifications associated with the job. Duties, responsibilities or qualifications may change at any time with or without notice.

Example of Duties & Responsibilities

Essential Job Functions

• Provide direct circulation, readers advisory, and basic reference services to library patrons at various outreach sites including the Bookmobile, pop up libraries, and community events.

• Provide information about library services, programs and resources at various outreach locations, especially information about library services for people with disabilities.

• Provide pleasant, professional customer service at Bookmobile stops and outreach events.

• Drive the Bookmobile safely and promptly to scheduled daily stops and special events.

• Check items in and out.

• Create library accounts for new patrons.

• Stock the Bookmobile at the beginning of each shift, shelve returned items at stops, and maintain shelving order alphabetically or by the Dewey Decimal Number.

• Provides readers advisory service including creating and maintaining book displays on vehicles.

• Use Gmail, Google Calendar, Google Sheets, and other library computer systems.

• File vehicle inspection reports.

• Keep the vehicle clean and orderly, both inside and out.

• Perform routine general maintenance.

• Take responsibility for the safety of vehicle, staff, and public during emergency situations, including threatening weather and vehicle trouble.

• Fuel vehicle at the City of Kenosha central services garage as scheduled.

• Advise Head of Outreach, Programs & Education of unsafe conditions of any kind.

• Fill in to provide additional Outreach Services, such as home delivery visits, lobby stops, and other emergent solutions to reach audiences in the community as needed.

General Job Functions

• Interact with patrons in person or by phone with respect, courtesy, and confidence.

• Attend staff meetings, training, and other activities.

• Stay knowledgeable about library policies, procedures, events, and news.

• Properly handle confidential patron information.

• Perform other related duties and responsibilities as assigned.

Reporting Relationship

Reports to the Head of Outreach, Programs & Education

Requirements

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities Required

• High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Class B Commercial Drivers License (CDL) without Air Brake restriction (commonly referred to as having an Air Brake Certification).

• At least five years of driving experience, preferably two years of CDL driving experience.

• One year of experience in a customer service or retail environment.

• Ability to work independently, organize and prioritize tasks.

• Ability to maintain a regular and flexible work schedule.

• Good interpersonal skills and the ability to maintain and foster cooperative and courteous working relationships with public, peers, and supervisors.

• A strong commitment to equity, diversity and inclusion: an understanding that the Public Library is for absolutely everyone.

• Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from patrons and staff, with a basic command of the English language.

Other Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Spanish language skills are preferred.

• Experience working with children is preferred.

• Veterans are encouraged to apply.

Physical Requirements & Working Conditions

• Far vision at 20 feet or further; near vision at 20 inches or less.

• Talking and hearing.

• Sitting, standing, walking, climbing (including stairs) and stooping, bending, twisting and reaching (up, across, and down). Must be able to sit and stand for long periods of time.

• Keyboarding, writing, filing, sorting, shelving, processing, and picking up and shelving books.

• Lifting and carrying: 50 pounds or less.

• Pushing and pulling: objects weighing up to 60-80lbs pounds on wheels.

• Able to travel to meetings outside the library.

• Able to work in enclosed space and remote locations for extended periods of time.

• Able to work at all library branches and other service locations, as needed.

• Able to work in environmental conditions which may include exposure to dust, dirt, heat, cold, noise, fumes, odors, vibrations, wetness and humidity, and temperature changes.

• Able to use the following: audiovisual equipment, building security systems, calculator, computer workstation, copy machine, scan station, telephone, and other readily available technology.

CITY OF KENOSHA SUMMARY OF BENEFITS

For Nonrepresented Regular Part-Time and Temporary Employees

Excludes Crossing Guards and Library employees.

Regular part-time and temporary employees are covered under the Rules & Regulations of the City of Kenoshas Civil Service System as non-represented employees. Regular part-time employees may be eligible for benefits based upon hours worked per year. Not all employees will be eligible for the benefits listed below. Wages and benefits provided by the Library may be different than those listed below. Please contact the Kenosha Public Library with questions.

Wages

The wage range for each City job classification is set by a compensation plan approved by the City of Kenosha. The wage rates for some nonrepresented part-time positions are divided into steps; others may only have one set rate of pay. If applicable, employees normally start at the first step (Step 1/A). Subsequent step increases, if any, are typically awarded at one (1) year intervals and are based upon minimum achievement of a satisfactory evaluation.

Part-time and temporary employees are paid an hourly wage based on their classification.

Library personnel are paid based on a wage schedule set and approved by the Library Board. Please refer to the current Personnel Policies and Regulations of the Library for more information.

Direct Deposit

Payroll is made by direct deposit for all employees. Employees must designate a checking or savings account (of their choice) at the time of hire. Salaried employees are paid on the 15th and last day of each month. Hourly employees are paid weekly on Fridays for the hours worked in the previous work week (Sunday - Saturday).

Pension

Employees who meet Department of Employee Trust Funds (ETF) eligibility requirements are enrolled in the Wisconsin Retirement System (WRS) and are required to contribute one-half of the yearly pension contribution percentage as determined by WRS. The City contributes the other half of the total required amount into the employees retirement account. The current contribution rate for non-represented (general) employees is 14.4%. The total contribution is calculated based on gross wages paid to the employee for each pay period.

Life Insurance

Term group life insurance coverage is provided to employees who participate in the WRS through the Wisconsin Public Employers Group Life Insurance Program. Coverage amount is based on annual salary rounded to the next highest $1,000. The premium for Basic Plan coverage is paid by the City for active employees. Additional coverage and/or supplemental levels of coverage are available to employees at their own expense. Coverage becomes effective on the first of the month following thirty (30) days from the date of hire.

FICA Alternative

Those employees not expected to meet the hours requirement set by the WRS to qualify for the pension program are required to participate in a FICA Alternative Program. Your earnings from this job may not be covered under Social Security. When you retire, or if you become disabled, you may receive a pension based on earnings from this job. If you do, and you are also entitled to a benefit from Social Security based on either your own work or the work of your husband or wife, or former husband or wife, your pension may affect the amount of the Social Security benefit you receive. Your Medicare benefits, however, will not be affected. The Social Security Administration Form 1945 explains the potential effects of two provisions in the Social Security law for workers who also receive a pension based on their work in a job not covered by Social Security.

01

I am 18 years old or older at the time of application.

• Yes
• No

02

I have a High School Diploma or equivalent.

• Yes
• No

03

Please tell us how many years customer service experience you have.

• I do not have this experience
• > 0 but less than 3 years experience
• 3 years but less than 5 years experience
• 5 or more years experience

04

Please indicate when you are generally available to work.

• Monday 8am-12pm
• Monday 12pm-5pm
• Monday 5pm-8pm
• Tuesday 8am-12pm
• Tuesday 12pm-5pm
• Tuesday 5pm-8pm
• Wednesday 8am-12pm
• Wednesday 12pm-5pm
• Wed 5pm-8pm
• Thursday 8am-12pm
• Thursday 12pm-5pm
• Thurs 5pm-8pm
• Friday 8am-12pm
• Friday 12pm-6pm
• Saturday 10am-5pm
• Sunday 12pm-4pm

05

Please indicate your fluency with the Spanish Language (Read/Write/Speak).

• I have no Spanish Language Experience.
• Beginner
• Fair
• Medium
• Fluent

06

How many years of experience do you have driving a commercial vehicle?

• I do not have this experience
• Less than 1 year
• 1 year or more, but less than 3 years
• 3 years or more, but less than 5
• 5 years or more

07

Do you possess a valid Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with no restriction for air brake operations?

• Yes
• No

08

Please tell us your preferred pronouns (for example she/her/hers, they/them/theirs).

09

Please tell us your preferred name for use if you are interviewed.

Required Question

Employer City of Kenosha

Address 625 - 52nd Street

Room 205

Kenosha, Wisconsin, 53140

Phone 262.653.4130

Website https://www.kenosha.org