Logistics Technician (Hourly)

Guilford County; Meadowood Homes (NC); On-site; USD 36,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Guilford County is seeking an EMS Logistics Technician to inspect, stock, fuel, and clean EMS vehicles and deliver materials to EMS supply points. The role requires knowledge of department equipment and the ability to work with limited supervision, following governing policies and regulations.

The position includes maintaining records, ensuring vehicle readiness, and performing required safety and driving checks, with driving as an essential duty in county operations.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent with 1 year of logistics/inventory experience.
• Must obtain forklift operator license within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain Class B vehicle operator’s license within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain IC 100 & 700 within 3 months of hire.
• Successfully complete EVD or county approved driving course within 6 months of hire.
• AHA Heartsaver BLS/CPR Certification within 12 months of hire.
• HazMat Awareness or county approved equivalent within 12 months of hire.

Responsibilities

• Checks out and stock missing/used supplies.
• Checks vehicle inventory and expiration dates of all materials and equipment as required by departmental standards.
• Transport emergency services vehicles as needed.
• Resupplies vehicles with required materials and equipment before placing unit back in service.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment as required by departmental standards.
• Completes all manual and computerized forms and reports, maintains records of equipment/supplies used and vehicle status.
• Cleans and fuels the vehicles.
• Delivers supplies to restock EMS supply points as directed.

Skills

Equipment knowledge

Inventory & stocking

Delivery to EMS points

Vehicle operation safety

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

GENERAL STATEMENT OF DUTIES

Responsible for the inspection, stocking, fueling, and cleaning of Emergency Services vehicles and delivery of materials to EMS supply points. This position requires that the employee must have a proficient understanding of the materials and equipment used in our department.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES OF THE CLASS

They EMS Logistics Technician must check and resupply each EMS unit with materials and equipment as required. The employee is also responsible for cleaning the unit, checking all operational light and driving systems and ensuring that it has passed all required operational checks. The position will often be expected to carry out assignments without direct supervision. Must be able to use governing policies and regulations and general guidelines to guide decisions and actions.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Essential Duties and Tasks

• Checks out and stock missing/used supplies.
• Checks vehicle inventory and expiration dates of all materials and equipment as required by departmental standards.
• Transport emergency services vehicles as needed.
• Resupplies vehicles with required materials and equipment before placing unit back in service.
• Prepares and maintains supplies and equipment as required by departmental standards.
• Completes all manual and computerized forms and reports, maintains records onequipment/supplies used and vehicle status.
• Cleans and fuels the vehicles.
• Delivers supplies to restock EMS supply points as directed.

RECRUITMENT STANDARDS

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• General knowledge of the equipment operation and materials utilized the department.
• Ability to package supplies in provided bins and container.
• Ability to inventory and supply assigned vehicles as directed.
• Ability to deliver supplies to EMS supply points.
• Ability to operate EMS units safely.
• Ability to read, comprehend, and communicate both verbally and in writing.

Minimum Qualifications

High school graduation or equivalent, and one year of experience related to logistics, warehouse supply, or inventory management services.

Special Requirements

• Must obtain forklift operator license within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain Class B vehicle operator’s license within 12 months of hire.
• Must obtain IC 100 & 700 within 3 months of hire.
• Successfully complete EVD or county approved driving course within 6 months of hire.
• AHA Heartsaver BLS/CPR Certification within 12 months of hire.
• HazMat Awareness or county approved equivalent within 12 months of hire.

Driving is Essential

Driving is an essential requirement of this position whether driving a County owned or personal vehicle to conduct county business. Motor Vehicle Reports may be verified for valid driver’s license and that the driving record is compatible with the county’s driving criteria. If a personal vehicle is operated for county business proper insurance is maintained as per Guilford County’s vehicle use policy.

Special Note:

This generic class description gives an overview of the job class, its essential job functions and recommended job requirements. However, for each individual position assigned to this class, there is available a completed job description with physical abilities checklist which can be reviewed before initiating a selection process. They can provide additional detailed information on which to base various personnel actions and can assist management in making legal defensible personnel decisions.