Courier and Logistics Specialist

Courier and Logistics Specialist

Moving Libraries Forward

Do you take pride in being dependable adaptable and someone others can count on Do you enjoy work that combines driving logistics and customer service in support of day-to-day operations

Arapahoe Libraries is seeking a Courier and Logistics Specialist to support the safe timely and accurate movement of library materials furniture equipment supplies and other resources throughout the District. In this role youll help ensure materials and services reach the people and locations that need them.

From delivery routes and fleet support to facility projects and district-wide initiatives youll play an important role in keeping operations running smoothly and supporting access to library services across the community.

About the Role

The Courier and Logistics Specialist supports all library locations by transporting materials equipment supplies and operational resources throughout the District. This is an active hands-on role that combines driving safety customer service and operational support.
No two days are exactly the same. While daily scheduled routes are at the heart of this role youll also have opportunities to support the Library District beyond routine addition to scheduled routes you may deliver event supplies and equipment support facility projects and sustainability initiatives assist with public programs or contribute to other district priorities. Working with staff across multiple locations youll play an important role in keeping the Library District connected-ensuring materials resources and equipment move safely efficiently and accurately where theyre needed most.

Key Responsibilities

District Courier Logistics and Operational Support

• Operate Library District delivery vehicles to transport library materials furniture equipment supplies recyclables and other district assets.
• Execute scheduled delivery routes and approved service requests throughout the District.
• Load unload sort stage secure and organize materials to support safe handling and accurate delivery.
• Support the Intelligent Material Management System (IMMS) and related materials movement processes.
• Support sustainability initiatives through transportation recycling reuse and responsible disposition of materials and equipment.
• Support branch operations public programs community events facility projects and district initiatives through reliable transportation services.
• Use work order ticketing and tracking systems to coordinate and document deliveries and operational requests.
• Communicate route changes delivery issues safety concerns and operational impacts promptly and professionally.
• Provide service-focused communication with staff vendors partners and community contacts.
• Adapt to changing priorities route conditions staffing needs weather conditions and operational requests.

Fleet Support Vehicle Readiness and Safety

• Perform daily vehicle inspections and promptly report maintenance concerns.
• Assist with preventative maintenance fueling scheduled repairs and routine service activities.
• Safely use approved equipment to load secure transport and unload materials and supplies.
• Follow traffic laws fleet procedures safety protocols and facility access requirements.
• Exercise sound judgment while driving and completing deliveries in varying conditions.
• Maintain fuel mileage inspection delivery maintenance and workload documentation.
• Identify opportunities to improve route efficiency vehicle readiness communication and service reliability.

What You Will Bring

Reliable logistics support: You take pride in completing work accurately safely and on time while helping operations run smoothly.

Customer service mindset: You communicate professionally and build positive working relationships with staff vendors partners and community contacts.

Safe driving and material handling: You are committed to safe work practices and responsible operation of vehicles and equipment.

Adaptability and initiative: You can adjust to changing priorities weather conditions operational needs and delivery schedules while maintaining a high level of service.

Attention to detail: You stay organized follow procedures and handle resources responsibly while keeping safety top of mind.

Equity-Focused Perspective: You promote inclusivity embrace diverse perspectives and prioritize fairness to contribute to a culture of inclusion and respect.

Alignment to ALD Core Values: You foster open communication mutual respect problem solving adaptability and constructive conflict resolution while contributing to a collaborative and innovative work environment.

Qualifications

Required:

• 18 months of delivery driver courier logistics warehouse fleet or related operational experience; experience driving large vans or box trucks preferred.
• Required to pass an internal driving and procedure assessment before operating assigned fleet vehicles.
• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Valid Colorado Drivers License with an acceptable motor vehicle record.
• Ability to safely operate delivery vehicles including vans and box trucks with automatic transmission after required training and authorization.
• Ability to work varying shifts including weekends based on district needs.
• Ability to work independently follow routes and procedures manage time use sound judgment and complete assigned work accurately and efficiently with minimal supervision.
• Basic technology skills for Microsoft 365 including Word Excel Outlook Microsoft Edge and Microsoft Teams and the ability to learn and apply new job-related technologies route logs and work-order systems.
• Ability to communicate clearly and professionally with staff supervisors vendors partners and community contacts.
• Ability to safely lift load unload sort stage push pull and transport library materials bins carts supplies furniture equipment and other approved items.

Preferred:

• Previous experience loading unloading sorting staging and transporting regular and bulky materials.
• Experience using service-ticket systems inventory tools or delivery tracking tools.
• Experience operating lift gates dollies carts straps pallet jacks and related delivery or warehouse equipment.
• Experience supporting multi-site operations public sector operations libraries logistics facilities customer service or fleet support.
• Demonstrated ability to prioritize multiple delivery schedules while maintaining accuracy safe handling and attention to detail.
• Strong customer service and communication skills when interacting with staff across multiple locations.

Who We Are

At Arapahoe Libraries we are a forward-thinking inclusive organization committed to enriching lives and strengthening our community. Guided by our core values collaboration equity and innovation we believe in the power of curiosity and lifelong learning. Our motto Lets Find Out reflects our spirit of exploration and shared discovery.

Lets Find Out Together

Every delivery matters. As a Courier and Logistics Specialist youll help ensure materials supplies and resources reach the people and locations that need them.

If you enjoy hands-on work value reliability and take pride in supporting others we encourage you to apply for the Courier and Logistics Specialist position.

Inclusion and diversity are part of our values at Arapahoe Libraries.

Qualified applicants who can support the communities we serve are encouraged to apply.

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