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Job Description
Job Summary
Library Services Representative - Mobile Library Driver
Bring Joy, Learning, and Connection to the Community!
Job Summary
If you love people, enjoy being out and about, and want to make a difference every single day-this job is for you! We’re looking for a friendly, motivated, and confident individual to drive and operate our Mobile Library. This is more than just a driving job-it's a chance to be the face of the library in neighborhoods, parks, schools, and community events across Grand Prairie. You’ll brighten days, connect people to resources, and bring the magic of the library directly to the community.
If you’ve ever driven a rented moving truck or large pickup truck and felt confident doing it, you’re already halfway there! Add in a heart for service and a love for people of all ages-and you’ve got what it takes to thrive in this role.
Essential Job Functions
Job Summary
If you love people, enjoy being out and about, and want to make a difference every single day-this job is for you! We’re looking for a friendly, motivated, and confident individual to drive and operate our Mobile Library. This is more than just a driving job-it's a chance to be the face of the library in neighborhoods, parks, schools, and community events across Grand Prairie. You’ll brighten days, connect people to resources, and bring the magic of the library directly to the community.
If you’ve ever driven a rented moving truck or large pickup truck and felt confident doing it, you’re already halfway there! Add in a heart for service and a love for people of all ages-and you’ve got what it takes to thrive in this role.
What You’ll Do- Drive & Deliver Smiles: Operate our Mobile Library vehicles safely and confidently, driving to scheduled stops throughout the city. You’ll pick up the vehicle from our Fleet Service Center, set up for the day, and return it at the end of your shift.
- Be the Library on Wheels: Set up the mobile library to welcome guests-both inside and outside! This includes organizing books, supplies, and tech to create a fun, functional, and welcoming space for all ages.
- Engage with the Community: Provide warm, helpful service to everyone who steps aboard. From assisting with library accounts to helping someone find their next favorite book or navigate our technology, you’ll make a lasting impact.
- Support Programs & Events: Support our dynamic programming and outreach team! You might help with crafts, storytimes, community events-all designed to engage and inspire.
- Keep Things Running Smoothly: Run through the opening and closing checklists, ensure materials are checked out and returned correctly, and help keep the mobile library stocked, clean, and ready to roll.
- Team Player: Work closely with fellow library staff to support the entire library system and bring our services to life-on wheels!
Who You’ll Work With
Everyone! From toddlers to seniors, your days will be filled with meaningful moments as you serve a wide variety of people. You’ll be part of a caring, passionate library team that values connection, creativity, and community service.
Library & City Culture
The Grand Prairie Public Library System is a welcoming, community-centered organization where every team member matters. We believe libraries are for everyone and are committed to providing dignity, care, and respect in everything we do. Our staff are empowered to dream big, take initiative, and bring their whole selves to work.
As a City of Grand Prairie employee, you’ll be part of a larger organization that’s mission is to create raving fans by delivering world class service. Grand Prairie is one of the best places to work in Texas. The city values innovation, inclusion, and fun-yes, fun! We believe public service is a privilege, and we support our staff with a collaborative, people-first environment.
We’re Looking for Someone Who:- Has a good driving record and feels confident behind the wheel of a large vehicle (think moving truck or large pickup).
- Is excited to get out into the community and be a joyful, welcoming presence.
- Enjoys working with people from all walks of life and can handle customer service with empathy and enthusiasm.
- Loves being part of a team and contributing to shared goals.
- Thrives in a role that blends routine with the unexpected-you never know who you'll meet or what impact you'll make!
Bonus Points For:- Bus, RV, or other large vehicle driving experience
- Bilingual (English/Spanish) skills
- Experience in customer service, education, or outreach work
Minimum Qualifications- High school diploma or equivalent
- Valid Texas Class C Driver's License
- Ability to read, write, and communicate clearly
- Comfort with numbers and basic computer tasks
- A strong desire to help people and be a bright spot in their day
Additional Information
This isn’t just a job-it’s a privilege.
You’ll be a trusted face of the library in the community, bringing books, technology, smiles, and opportunities directly to the people of Grand Prairie. Join us and help create memorable, meaningful experiences for our neighbors every day.
Closing Date/Time: 5/9/2025 5:00 PM Central -
Special Instructions
5/9/2025 5:00 PM Central -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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City of Grand Prairie
Show moreWelcome to the City of Grand Prairie! We Live Life Grand here – about 200,640 residents call Grand Prairie home, and we’re still growing. Grand Prairie is the 16th largest city in Texas and the 125th largest city in the United States, but we still have small town values. We are rated the #1 Best Place to Retire in the U.S., 2nd Happiest City in Texas, 5th Best City for First-Time Home Buyers in Texas, 7th Safest Large City in Texas, and in the Top 50 U.S. Best Place to
Raise a Family!We have attractions that draw almost 10 million visitors a year to:
- Epic Waters Indoor Water Park showcasing 80,000 square feet of year-round water fun referred to as a “cruise ship on land”
- The Summit Active Adult Center with state-of-the-art fitness training, indoor infinity edge pool with lap lanes and exercise vortex, theater, game room, sauna
- PlayGrand Adventures (10-acre, all-accessible playground) is an exciting opportunity to provide a safe and fun playground experience for all ages and abilities (open late 2019)
- Firehouse Gastro Park restaurant downtown (conversion of historic Firehouse #1)
- Lone Star Park Thoroughbred Horse Race Track
- The Theatre at Grand Prairie concert venue
- Historic Uptown Theater in downtown
- IKEA, Living Spaces and the Premium Outlet Mall
- Traders Village
- Lake Joe Pool
- Ripley’s Believe It Or Not! And Palace of Wax
- Epic Central Park, a 172-acre park with five lakes, a Grand Lawn amphitheater, trails and a water and light show
- Chicken N’ Pickle
- Bolder Adventure Park
- The Epic Arts, Fitness and Entertainment Center with $1 million in cardio and strength training equipment, indoor walking/jogging track, group fitness and more
Grand Prairie recently welcomed more than 50 new restaurants and retail stores along SH 161, and development continues at a brisk pace. The city offers a vibrant lifestyle, with the best parks in the nation, more amenities than most, affordable to affluent housing and friendly neighbors.
City employees work hard to ensure Grand Prairie is known as an organization that creates Raving Fans by delivering world-class service. Our employee family and elected officials constantly live our values, aggressively move toward our vision and are always looking for ways to make the business of running a city even better.The hard work, positive input and optimism of all our city employees all play a key role in our success. We look forward to you joining our
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