Wastewater Equipment Tech: Maintenance & Inventory

Careers In Government; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 35,000 - 55,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

Retirement pension

Vacation and holidays

Hybrid-Telework for eligible positions

Professional development opportunities

Transportation/parking plan

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a Warehouse/Inventory Handler to operate forklifts, manage storerooms, and maintain accurate records of materials and inventory. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures in a busy public works environment.

Responsibilities include conducting regular physical counts, data entry in the purchasing system, and assisting with moving surplus property. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CDL considerations based on equipment assigned.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma, GED, or the ability to read, write, add, subtract, and follow oral and/or basic written instructions at a level necessary for successful job performance supplemented by specialized courses or training in the operation of the construction equipment.

Responsibilities

• Maintains storerooms, warehouses, and storage areas in a clean, orderly, safe, and secure condition.
• Performs periodic physical inventory counts and reconciles counts with inventory records.
• Creates and maintains records and logs of materials received, stored, issued, delivered, or distributed.
• Performs data entry using a purchasing and inventory control system.
• Receives, unloads, unpacks, shelves, distributes, and delivers incoming parts, tools, materials, supplies, equipment, inventory, and related items.
• May assist with moving and loading surplus property.
• Maintains, cleans, and services equipment, vehicles, tools, and facilities.
• Observe safety procedures and follow all safety precautions when operating equipment and tools at the worksite.
• Ensures the safety and security of materials, supplies, and property.
• May act as a lead for a crew and coordinate and monitor work assignments and personnel.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills

Forklift operation

Inventory control

Data entry

Safety procedures

Record keeping

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Job description

The City of Houston is seeking a Warehouse/Inventory Handler to operate forklifts, manage storerooms, and maintain accurate records of materials and inventory. The role emphasizes safety, efficiency, and adherence to procedures in a busy public works environment.

Responsibilities include conducting regular physical counts, data entry in the purchasing system, and assisting with moving surplus property. A high school diploma or GED is required, with CDL considerations based on equipment assigned.