Utility Warehouse Superintendent

City of Seguin; Seguin (TX); On-site; USD 59,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Seguin is seeking a Warehouse Superintendent to lead the Utilities Warehouse, plan daily operations, supervise staff, and ensure timely procurement, storage, and distribution of materials for Electric, Water, Wastewater, and Utility Engineering.

You will maintain inventory accuracy, coordinate with Finance and Purchasing, manage minimum/maximum levels, and uphold safety standards while supporting routine operations, capital projects, and emergency response.

Qualifications

• High school graduation or equivalent; 5 years warehousing/inventory experience.
• Experience with inventory reconciliation, purchasing and receiving.
• Knowledge of water, wastewater, and electric utility materials and operations.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, supervise daily Warehouse operations to support utility operations.
• Supervise and train warehouse personnel and establish performance expectations.
• Coordinate with Finance, Purchasing, and Utility management to reconcile records and documentation.
• Ensure materials and supplies are available for routine maintenance and capital projects.

Skills

CPR

Map reading

Inventory management

Communication

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Inventory software

Job description

• Position Type: Utility Services/ Utility Warehouse Superintendent
• Date Posted: 10/14/2026
• Location: City of Seguin

Job Description: UTILITY WAREHOUSE SUPERINTENDENT

This position is responsible for planning, organizing, and supervising the daily operations of the Utilities Warehouse to ensure the efficient procurement, receipt, storage, inventory control, and distribution of materials, equipment, and supplies that support the City's utility operations. This position provides leadership to warehouse personnel, maintains accurate inventory records, coordinates with utility divisions and purchasing, and ensures adequate stock levels for routine operations, capital projects, and emergency response. The Warehouse Superintendent promotes a safe, organized, and customer-focused work environment while ensuring compliance with City policies, procurement procedures, and applicable regulations.

EXAMPLES OF WORK

Plans, organizes, supervises, and evaluates the daily operations of the Utilities Warehouse to ensure efficient support of utility operations, capital improvement projects, and emergency response activities.

Supervises, trains, mentors, and evaluates warehouse personnel; establishes performance expectations and ensures compliance with City policies and departmental procedures.

Participates in the recruitment, selection, promotion, discipline, and termination of employees; completes performance evaluations, coaching, counseling, and performance improvement plans

Assists in developing, administering, and monitoring the warehouse operating budget; identifies opportunities to improve efficiency and reduce costs.

Oversees warehouse inventory management, including procurement, receiving, storage, issuance, tracking, and reconciliation of inventory materials.

Ensures materials, equipment, and supplies are available to support the Electric, Water, Wastewater, and Utility Engineering Departments for routine maintenance, emergency response, and capital projects.

Maintains inventory management systems, including work order integration, barcode technology, and inventory control processes to improve accuracy and accountability.

Coordinateswith Finance, Purchasing, and Utility management to reconcile warehouse inventory records with invoices, purchase orders, general ledger information, and other financial records; researches discrepancies and provides accurate supporting documentation within established deadlines;

Maintains data management of warehouse inventory and activities while assigning checked-out inventory to appropriate account numbers;

Establishes, monitors, and maintains appropriate minimum/maximum inventory and reorder levels; routinely reviews outstanding purchase orders, back orders, lead times, and critical stock levels to ensure adequate materials are available to support Utility operations;

Ensures inventory transactions are entered accurately and timely and that inventory adjustments, removals, transfers, returns, and disposals are supported by appropriate documentation and authorization;

Oversees the issuance, tracking, maintenance, and accountability of tools, equipment, and specialized utility assets.

Administers the testing, tracking, and distribution of electrical safety equipment, including rubber gloves, line hoses, blankets, and other protective equipment, ensuring compliance with applicable safety standards.

Maintains records associated with transformers, including inventory, movement, PCB testing, regulatory documentation, rebuilds, and disposal.

Coordinates the procurement process by preparing requisitions, obtaining quotes, evaluating products, receiving materials, and working with vendors and manufacturers to ensure timely delivery and product quality.

Checks out material to electric and water/wastewater crews by maintaining communication to determine project needs and adequate inventory.

May unload freight, load freight and move material for other departments with forklift; and

Performs such other duties as may be assigned.

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of: the City's electric system, including different types of materials and tools and their use; different types of transformers including size, voltages, overhead and pad mount types; and different types of materials and their proper names used in the field. Also prefer knowledge of different types of materials and tools and their use in regard to water distribution and wastewater collection as well as their proper names.

Demonstrated ability to: Perform CPR; lift and maneuver up to 112 lbs. (ie. coils of wire, capacitors, poles and transformers); read maps, interpret map logic; perform strenuous work outdoors in varying, possibly severe, weather conditions (rain and lightning); communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; and train others.

Ability to: Read, record, maintain, analyze, and report inventory information and records, including commodity numbers, PCB records, transformer movement documentation, inventory spreadsheets, purchase orders, invoices, and other supporting documentation; utilize computerized inventory and asset management systems, purchasing and financial systems, Microsoft Excel, Word, Outlook, and other software utilized by the City; generate, analyze, reconcile, and interpret inventory and financial reports; research materials, tools, equipment, vendors, and purchasing information; communicate effectively with vendors, employees, supervisors, and citizens in a professional and courteous manner; know and apply safety practices and principles in reporting and preventing accidents; communicate clearly and accurately by radio, telephone, email, and in person; work independently with limited supervision; exercise sound judgment; pay close attention to detail; maintain accurate records; identify and resolve discrepancies; and maintain a Texas driver's license (applicable to job responsibilities) and good driving record;

Other: may handle toxic and/or hazardous materials or work in areas where such materials may be stored. Work under prolonged periods of stress due to the hazards of electricity.

ACCEPTABLE EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

High school graduation or its equivalent; five years of progressively responsible warehousing, inventory control, materials management, purchasing, or related experience, including supervisory experience. Experience should include responsibility for inventory accuracy, inventory reconciliation, purchasing and receiving, recordkeeping, cycle counts, and annual physical inventory. Experience with computerized inventory or asset management systems and financial or purchasing systems is preferred. Knowledge of water, wastewater, and/or electric utility materials and operations, including forklift operation, is preferred.

Or any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

CERTIFICATES AND LICENSES REQUIRED

State of Texas Class C driver's license.

Must obtain Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) certification as required within 18 months of employment and continue to maintain.

Forklift Certification or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

OSHA 10 General Industry - Entry-level safety training or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

FEMA ICS-100 - Introduction to the Incident Command System Course or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

FEMA ICS-200 - Basic Incident Command System for Initial Response or ability to obtain within six months of employment.

- Starting Salary is $65,478.40/year
- Position Will Remain Open Until Filled
- The City of Seguin is an "Equal Opportunity Employer" (AA/EOE)
* For the purpose of compliance with the Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA). This job description does not take into account potential reasonable accommodations.