Logistics Specialist - GC0929 - ELECTRIC ENGINEERING
City of Denton
Job Description
Title: Logistics Specialist
Position ID: GC0929-600500
Department/Division: Denton Municipal Electric / Engineering
Reports To: DME Logistics Supervisor
FLSA Designation: Non-exempt
Safety Sensitive: Yes
DOT: No
Definition: Responsible for performing a wide variety of Denton Municipal Electric activities pertaining to Construction Projects and Operations. This includes assisting with the tracking
of project completion, the receiving all incoming materials using various equipment such as forklifts, knuckle boom and other various equipment. The reserving of materials for future
projects, maintain an organized environment, receive invoices against purchase orders, and input correct data into the Lifecycle database. Inspects related products in a manner that
will optimize and improve DME's efficiency, helping to achieve the City's core values.
Essential Functions:
Coordinate with Engineering teams to ensure materials are available for all current and future construction projects.
Assists Electric Project Administrator with all daily operations.
Performs weekly audit of all materials in DME's stock inventory, reconcile count against Automated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system, resolve any discrepancies between counts.
Utilizes Automated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to place orders, track shipments, and receive materials.
Assists with negotiations with suppliers/contractors to locate materials, supplies, parts, tools and equipment. Obtains informal quotes for materials, research availability, quality,
and accurate delivery dates. Determines best value for materials, and entry of requisition into City's financial system.
Performs daily operations for material demands including entering, tracking, receiving, creating Purchase Orders for O&M, Distribution, Substations, and System Operation divisions.
Performs standard shipping/receiving functions, verifies, materials upon delivery; ensures shipping manifests balance with invoicing.
Operates heavy equipment such as forklifts and knuckle booms, to fulfill customer orders, unload deliveries, and organize existing stock within the DME Pole Yard.
Operates automated Enterprise Resource Planning (ERP) system to create Purchase Orders for materials and contracted work based on quotes and estimates.
Maintains record of tools and equipment that are issued and returned by field crews. Orders tools, parts, and repairs as required.
Future commit all materials required for upcoming projects by reserving them in the DME Lifecycle database.
Issues materials and tools under proper authorization; processes required documentation/records.
Performs the disposal of scrapped transformers in compliance with EPA regulations.
Checks received material for quantity; makes visual inspections for identity, breakage, and condition; initiates material receipt and related records.
Prepares and packs material for shipment or storage.
Maintains and processes Pole Yard related records; Performs daily inspections to assess incoming/outgoing materials.
Assists Electric Project Administrator with the ordering, maintaining and issuance of DME uniforms.
Takes Pole-Yard call every 3rd week to assist crews with power restoration and with the tracking of assets utilized during outage calls as well as damaged assets.
Seeks internal & external career development opportunities via formal training, professional development seminars, and on the job training.
Daily inspection and maintenance of equipment used which includes before, during, and after use
Maintains regular and punctual on-site attendance
Additional Duties:
Performs other duties as assigned
Minimum Qualifications / Acceptable Equivalency:
High school diploma or GED
Five (5) years of logistical operations experience or a related field
OR
Any combination of related education, experience, certifications and licenses that will result in a candidate successfully performing the essential functions of the job
Core Competencies:
Ability to effectively communicate both verbally and in writing
Ability to form and maintain effective relationships with coworkers and customers
Implement and train employees on the Transformer Turns Ratio (TTR) equipment
Intermediate skill level in Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, Access, and Outlook)
Extensive knowledge of inventory management practices, reporting and key performance indicators
Knowledge of Local, State, Federal guidelines and regulations for procurement of supplies and materials in a governmental work environment
Must have knowledge of computers and related equipment, hardware, and software in area of assignment
Ability to identify issues and propose solutions in a timely manner
Ability to gather and analyze data and draw conclusions and present data and other information in a clear and logical manner
Ability to handle all tasks with minimal supervision and direction
Skill in resolving customer complaints and concerns
Skill in effectively reviewing work and providing technical assistance to assigned staff
Preferences:
Bilingual in Spanish and English
Two (2) years of experience in an electric utility or similar environment Experience in materials management software
Experience utilizing JD Edwards software system
Forklift Certification
Conditions of Employment:
Must have and maintain a valid Class “C” Driver’s License and valid state required minimum automobile liability insurance prior to employment (must obtain Texas Class “C” driver’s license
and state required minimum automobile liability insurance within 90 days of hire per state law)
Must pass a drug test, driver's license check, criminal history background check, and social security number verification check.
Must pass a physical examination.
Must be available to be on outage standby every 3rd week.
Must be available to work outside of regular business hours as needed.
Physical Requirements:
Overall Strength Demands: The bold and italicized word describes the overall strength demand of the functions performed by the incumbent during a typical workday.
Sedentary – lifting no more than 10 pounds
Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carry up to 10 pounds
Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds, carry up to 25 pounds
Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds, carry up to 50 pounds
Very Heavy – lifting more than 100 pounds, carry more than 50 pounds
Physical Demand Codes: The following describes if the incumbent is expected to exert the following physical demands during a typical workday and the overall frequency.
Codes for “how often”:
Y = Yes
N = No
E = extensive (100-70%)
M = moderate (60-30%)
I = infrequent (20-10%)
A = almost never (<10%)
Task: Code:
Standing: I
Sitting: M
Walking: M
Lifting: I
Carrying: M
Pushing/Pulling: M
Overhead Work: I
Fine Dexterity: M
Kneeling: I
Crouching: I
Crawling: A
Bending: I
Twisting: I
Climbing: I
Balancing: M
Vision: E
Hearing: E
Talking: E
Video Display: I
Other:
Machines, Tools, Equipment and Work Aids:
The essential functions of this position require the daily use of computer, telephone, scanner and other general office equipment. It also requires the use of forklifts, industrial sign
maker, hand tools, safety equipment, rope slings, and chains. There will be the occasional use of a line truck and trailer.
Environmental Factors:
The essential functions of this position are performed indoors and outdoors.
This job description is not an employment agreement, contract agreement, or contract. Management has exclusive right to alter this job description at any time without notice.
ADA/EOE/ADEA
Effective Date: 10/28/2020
Revision Date: 7/1/2021