Warehouse Technician & Forklift Operator

City of Fayetteville; Fayetteville (AR); On-site; USD 32,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Technician to manage parts, tools, and equipment in support of city operations. The role requires operating a forklift, receiving freight, stocking inventory, and performing basic maintenance in a safe, organized warehouse environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license with CDL eligibility, and experience with inventory control, asset management software, and basic office tools.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or GED with three years of related experience.
• Driver’s license and ability to obtain Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within six months.
• Arkansas Grade I Water Distribution License within three years.
• Class 1 Arkansas Wastewater License within three years.
• Proficiency in computer, word processing and spreadsheet applications.
• Ability to operate standard office equipment.
• Ability to operate hand tools, power tools, forklift and other equipment.
• Mathematical ability including basic arithmetic and understanding of basic accounting for inventory.
• Physical ability to regularly lift up to 50–100 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Perform warehouse price quotes, look up parts and order stock as needed.
• Operate forklift both in-house and in yard, loading and unloading trucks.
• Maintain and inventory construction materials and supplies.
• Maintain and repair hand tools, power tools, power saws, minor equipment and other City equipment not maintained by the Fleet Division.
• Perform delivery and pickup of parts, supplies and equipment.
• Receive and sort incoming freight by checking the freight bill against purchase order and verifying the condition of items.
• Design and build a wide variety of unique objects using various materials (metal, wood, plastic) as requested by supervisory personnel.
• Safely operate a variety of power tools, hand tools, and heavy equipment.
• Maintain warehouse and yard area in orderly and safe condition.
• Perform minor building maintenance and repair.
• Take Water or Sewer Call Duty as assigned.
• Assist in supervising employees temporarily working in the Warehouse.
• Perform Purchase Card purchases and Purchase Order purchases as approved.
• Perform other related duties as required or assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Computer literacy

Hand tools & power tools operation

Mathematics & basic accounting

Communication skills

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Class A CDL with tanker endorsement within six months

Arkansas Grade I Water Distribution License within three years

Class 1 Arkansas Wastewater License within three years

Tools

Asset management software

Word processing software

Spreadsheet software

Job description

The City of Fayetteville is seeking a hands-on Warehouse Technician to manage parts, tools, and equipment in support of city operations. The role requires operating a forklift, receiving freight, stocking inventory, and performing basic maintenance in a safe, organized warehouse environment.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma, a valid driver’s license with CDL eligibility, and experience with inventory control, asset management software, and basic office tools.