Courier and Logistics Specialist

Library Jobline; Englewood, Northern (CO, KY); Hybrid; USD 38,000 - 56,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance

Long-term and Short-term disability

Voluntary Life Insurance

Retirement Plan

Paid Parental Leave

Time Off Programs

Job summary

Arapahoe Libraries is seeking a Courier and Logistics Specialist to support safe, timely movement of library materials, furniture, equipment, and other resources across the District. This hands-on role combines driving, safety, customer service, and operational support to keep libraries connected and operational.

You will work with staff across multiple locations on deliveries, facility projects, and district initiatives, adapting to changing priorities while maintaining high service levels.

Qualifications

• 18 months of delivery driver, courier, logistics, warehouse, fleet, or related operational experience; experience driving large vans or box trucks preferred.
• Pass internal driving and procedure assessment before operating assigned fleet vehicles.
• Minimum age of 21 years old.
• Valid Colorado Driver's 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.
• 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 operating lift gates, dollies, carts, straps, pallet jacks, and related delivery or warehouse equipment.

Responsibilities

• 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.

Skills

Delivery logistics

Customer service

Safe driving

Teamwork

Communication

Microsoft 365

Tools

Microsoft 365

Job description

This job is more than 3 weeks old or the application deadline has passed.

Job Description

Courier and Logistics Specialist

Moving Libraries Forward

Do you take pride in beingdependable, adaptable, and someone others can count on?Do you enjoy work that combinesdriving,logistics, and customer servicein support of day-to-day operations?

Arapahoe Libraries is seeking aCourier and Logistics Specialistto support the safe,timely, andaccuratemovement of library materials, furniture, equipment, supplies, and other resources throughout theDistrict. In this role,you'llhelp 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,you'llplayan important rolein 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 theDistrict. 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, you'll also have opportunities to support the Library District beyond routine deliveries. In 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, you'll play an important role in keeping the Library District connected-ensuring materials, resources, and equipment move safely, efficiently, and accurately where they're 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 theDistrict.


• Load, unload, sort, stage, secure, and organize materials to support safe handling andaccuratedelivery.


• 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.


• Assistwith 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.


• Identifyopportunities to improve route efficiency, vehicle readiness, communication, and service reliability.

What YouWillBring

Reliablelogisticssupport: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 whilemaintaininga high levelof 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 monthsof 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 beforeoperatingassigned fleet vehicles.


• Minimumage of 21 years old.


• Valid Colorado Driver's License with an acceptable motor vehicle record.


• Ability to safelyoperatedelivery 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

• Previousexperienceloading, 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 whilemaintainingaccuracy, 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 corevaluescollaboration, equity, and innovation, we believe in the power of curiosity and lifelong learning. Our motto, \"Let's Find Out,\" reflects our spirit of exploration and shared discovery.

Let's Find Out Together

Every delivery matters. As a Courier and Logistics Specialist,you'llhelp ensure materials, supplies, and resources reach the people and locations that need them.

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

• Health Insurance


• Long-term and Short-term disability program


• Voluntary Life Insurance


• Retirement Plan


• Paid Parental Leave


• Time Off Programs (vacation, holidays, sick)

Established in 1966, the Arapahoe Library District serves more than 200,000 residents living in Arapahoe County. Arapahoe County and other major suburban counties make up the greater metropolitan area surrounding Denver, Colorado. The Arapahoe Library District operates eight branch libraries, including mobile library services, and a library at the County Detention Center, funded by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Department. A seven-member Board of Trustees sets the library budget and determines policy.