Fleet Courier

JOB LOCATION

13607 E Ellsworth Ave Aurora, Colorado 80012-1331

City of Aurora, Colorado

It is an exciting time to work for the City of Aurora, we're growing and looking for dedicated and collaborative individuals to join our team of talented and valued employees. Excellent organizations have a set of principles, or core values, that are used to implement their mission and vision. Those values represent the touchstone for the organization, guiding the decisions of the individuals and the organization. At the City of Aurora, we demonstrate our excellence by modeling the CORE 4 Values of: Integrity, Respect, Professionalism, and Customer Service, and we welcome all who share these values to apply.
 
Why Work for Aurora?

• Make a difference in the lives of real people every day
• Diverse community
• Competitive total compensation package
• Well-Funded General Employees Retirement Plan
• Light rail station minutes away
• On-site fitness center and overall employee well-being programs Internal educational programs to assist with career advancement
• Access to innovation workspaces

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

Hiring Salary: $22.30 - $27.87

The deadline to submit an application to this position is November 30, 2025. However, it is subject to close at any time once a qualified pool of applications is obtained.

OVERVIEW OF JOB

The Fleet Courier job supports the Fleet Department by transporting vehicles and equipment, including radios, parts, and other equipment, for service, maintenance, and/or repair.

PRIMARY DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provide customer service to city departments by transporting vehicles, repair parts, supplies, and equipment
• Wash and fuel vehicles/equipment as needed
• Inspect vehicles/equipment for body damage while identifying other potential safety problems
• Complete reports and maintain records
• May handle firearms and/or ammunition
• Performs additional duties as assigned

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS & WORKING CONDITIONS

An equivalent combination of education, training, and experience that demonstrates required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be considered.

Education: 

• High School Diploma/GED

Experience: 

• 12 months of manual labor experience

Licenses and Certifications:

• Valid Driver’s License
• Commercial Driver’s License (Preferred)

Abilities: 

• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with employees, all levels of management including executive staff, citizens, and elected officials
• Handle sensitive situation with tact and diplomacy

WORKING CONDITIONS

Essential Personnel:

• When a local announcement of emergency or disaster is declared by the City, all City of Aurora employees may be required to work as essential personnel.

Physical Demands:

• Medium physical work requiring ability to frequently lift and carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds
• Considerable walking and standing
• Frequent pushing, pulling, bending, reaching, and stooping
• Hand/foot coordination for operation of vehicle
• Vision to read and interpret written information
• Speech communication, hearing, and listening for communication with employees and residents.

Work Environment:

• Works both indoors and outdoors in varying weather conditions.

Equipment Used:

• Operates motorized vehicles, power-washers, compressors, and other tools as necessary.

For Veterans preference:  Please show all of your employment history, including military service and related documentation (DD214) on the application.
           
The City of Aurora is an equal opportunity employer.  We are required by state and federal agencies to keep certain statistical records on applicants.  It will not be used in any way to discriminate against you because of your sex, race, age, sexual orientation, creed, national origin, disability or military status, gender identity, unless related to a bona fide occupational qualification as defined by the Colorado Civil Rights Commission and the Equal Opportunity Commission.
                                         
Despite the changes in Colorado law, the City of Aurora maintains a drug-free workplace.  A positive test of marijuana is grounds for disqualification and ineligibility for employment with the city for one year or termination once hired.
 

Drug Testing, Thorough Criminal Background Check, and Employment References:
As a condition of employment, all applicants selected for employment with the City of Aurora must undergo a thorough criminal background check. 

Applicants selected for safety-sensitive positions are required to complete and pass a drug screening as a condition of employment. Safety sensitive positions include Civil Service positions within Police and Fire Departments and positions where their job responsibilities have direct and substantial responsibility that would impact the health and safety of others.  

Employment references will be conducted on finalists for City of Aurora vacancies.