CITY OF ATHENS
JOB POSTING—INTERNAL/EXTERNAL
WAREHOUSE TECHNICIAN
UTILITIES WAREHOUSE--FINANCE DEPARTMENT

JOB SUMMARY:  This position performs technical duties in support for warehouse operations for city utility departments.

MAJOR DUTIES:  Coordinates with electric, gas, water, and wastewater crews to make sure they have access to necessary supplies and materials.   Assists general contractors and the general public with loading of electrical service wire cuts and gas water heaters; pulls and rolls write cuts by hand.  Receives, loads, and unloads warehouse materials using a forklift.   Assists with ordering, receiving, and stocking materials.  Receives mail and other packages and transports to proper recipient.   Maintains warehouse, loading dock, and yard in neat and organized manner.  Assists in writing work orders and in decoding engineering codes.   Performs manual inventory of warehouse annually.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:  18 year or older.  High School Diploma, GED and/or equivalent work experience.  Valid Alabama Driver’s license. Sufficient experience to understand the basic principles relevant to the major duties of the position, usually associated with the completion of an apprenticeship/internship or having had a similar position for one to two years.

KNOWLEDGE REQUIRED BY THE POSITION:   Knowledge of materials used in the construction, maintenance, and operation of electric, gas, water and wastewater systems.  Knowledge of inventory management principles.  Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs.   Knowledge of engineering codes.  Skill in the operation of a forklift.  Skill in problem solving.  Skill in prioritizing and planning.  Skill in interpersonal relations.  Skill in oral and written communication.

COMPLEXITY/SCOPE OF WORK:  The work consists of related technical duties. Frequent interruptions contribute to the complexity of the work.  The purpose of this position is to provide technical support for warehouse operations. Success in this position contributes to the efficiency and effectiveness of all utility operations.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS/ WORK ENVIRONMENT:   The work is typically performed while standing, stooping, bending, crouching, or walking. The employee frequently lifts light or heavy objects, climbs ladders, uses tools or equipment requiring a high degree of dexterity, and distinguishes between shades of color.  The work is typically performed in an office, warehouse, or outdoors, occasionally in cold or inclement weather. The employee may be exposed to machinery with moving parts    Physical strength, ability, and mobility to perform all essential job functions with or without accommodation.  Must be willing to work overtime, non-standard work hours, holidays, shifts, and weekends as necessary.  Must be willing to be on-call. 

City Application Required.  Apply at City of Athens Human Resources Dept., City Hall Municipal Offices, located at 200 W. Hobbs St., Athens.  Inquiries: 256-233-8737 or City website www.athensal.us.    The City of Athens is an Equal Opportunity Employer and complies with all facets of the Americans with Disabilities Act. All reasonable accommodations will be considered for qualified applicants.  The City is a drug-free workplace.  Pre-employment drug screen and physical required. The City of Athens does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, sex, national origin, religion, age or disability in employment or the provision of services, programs, or activities.   

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