Wastewater Equipment Technician — Inventory & Field Ops

City of Houston; Houston (TX); On-site; USD 28,000 - 42,000; Full time

Job summary

The City of Houston is seeking a Warehouse/Inventory Assistant to support the Houston Public Works department’s Water/Wastewater Operations. The role focuses on inventory control, records management, and safe handling of materials and tools.

Reporting location is 4545 Groveway with typical hours Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm. CDL may be required depending on equipment; valid Texas driver’s license is required. This is a safety-sensitive position with potential drug testing.

Qualifications

• Requires a High School Diploma or GED and basic reading/writing ability.
• Experience with manual labor tasks and basic tool handling.
• Preference given to applicants with veteran status if qualified.

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. Inspect vehicles to ensure required supplies, materials, and equipment are available.
• Observes and follows all safety procedures and 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

Power tools

Heavy equipment operation

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Tools

Forklift

Inventory management system

Job description

The City of Houston is seeking a Warehouse/Inventory Assistant to support the Houston Public Works department’s Water/Wastewater Operations. The role focuses on inventory control, records management, and safe handling of materials and tools.

Reporting location is 4545 Groveway with typical hours Monday–Friday, 7:00am–4:00pm. CDL may be required depending on equipment; valid Texas driver’s license is required. This is a safety-sensitive position with potential drug testing.