Job Description
Position Summary
Assists the Energy Inventory Specialist with receiving and ordering of Energy Services material to ensure proper stocking levels according to established guidelines and maintains order in the Power yard. Reads and records water and electric data readings along a prescribed route to initiate billings for utility customers of the City of St. George and assists with connecting and disconnecting power from customer meters. Spot-checks meter readings for high/low readings, and identifies and reports meter equipment problems to the Energy Usage Analyst. Makes field evaluations of potential problems with electrical and water meters and feeders on the system.
Essential Functions (Essential functions, as defined under the Americans with Disabilities Act, may include the following tasks, knowledge, skills, and other characteristics. The list of tasks is illustrative only and is not a comprehensive listing of all functions and tasks performed by positions in this class.)
• Orders, receives, stores, issues, and inventories Energy Services material, tools, and supplies; submits requisitions and purchase orders for supplies needed for Energy Warehouse; monitors delivery status.
• Receives incoming orders and supplies. Ensures new parts, supplies, and components are included in inventory as quickly as possible.
• Inspects quantity and quality of delivered goods against prescribed specifications for acceptance or rejection.
• Monitors and maintains inventory levels through inventory control models and formulas programmed in an automated inventory management system; maintains a computerized database of all current inventory of supplies; enters data into a personal computer to issue, post, retrieve, and research inventory supply data.
• Conducts periodic, special, and perpetual inventories of stock.
• Helps balance yearly/monthly inventory reconciliation. Tallies daily and periodic dollar value of material and labor used for maintenance and repair of the Power System.
• Regularly checks warehouse forklifts for routine maintenance.
• Operates forklift for loading and unloading supplies and material.
• Delivers needed material to crew at jobsites.
• Locates and collects water and electric data on an assigned route. Follows directions from the Utilities Department for connecting new customers and disconnecting service for customers moving out. Records data and turns that into the City for proper recording.
• Reports broken glass, lids, or other meter defects such as stopped, broken, or leaking meters. Returns and verifies data as needed.
• Meets with customers to help analyze any problems with data, locked gates, swimming pools, dogs or hard to reach meters.
• Performs investigations, when assigned, concerning problems with consumption theft of power or water. Watches for illegal activities regarding meters, etc., and reports these illegal activities to Supervisor.
• Performs shut-off of utilities when directed by supervisor for non-payment of billings. Installs tamperproof meter rings when necessary and replaces broken meters as needed.
• Assists Energy Usage analyst with meter audit and inspections program.
• Performs other related duties as required.
Typical Physical/Mental Demands/Working Conditions
Moderately heavy physical effort; May have to bend and stoop for extended periods. May push, pull, or lift up to 50 pounds. Heavy exposure to disagreeable elements such as heat, cold, rain, dampness, fumes, noise, dogs, dust, grease, insects, and snakes. Must be able to identify, set up, fill out proper forms, and work in a confined space condition at various times as outlined by City policy. Intermittent exposure to high stress as a result of human behavior and meeting deadlines on a daily basis. Subject to work shifts with rotating schedules including swing and/or graveyard shifts.
Minimum Qualifications
Qualifications
Education: High school diploma or equivalent.
Experience: One (1) year of full time or two (2) years of part time related experience required. Work experience may be substituted for education on a year-for-year basis. Experience as Meter Reader preferred.
Licenses and/or Certifications: Must possess a valid driver license. A valid Utah Driver License must be obtained within 60 days of hire and be maintained throughout employment. Forklift certification must be obtained within six (6) months of hire.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
Knowledge of:
• Inventory management procedures, including computerized inventory records.
• Control procedures and methods with inventory systems.
• Security systems and OSHA regulations.
• EPA and Department of Environmental Quality Control regulations, and the safe handling and storage of hazardous chemicals, materials, and waste.
• Safe work practices.
• Basic arithmetic calculations and computer skills.
Ability to:
• Perform basic arithmetic calculations.
• Acquire and apply knowledge of City purchasing regulations and requirements within a six (6) month period.
• Manage inventory, including verifying incoming and outgoing inventory; resolve inventory discrepancies; and initiate special orders, warranty returns, broken parts, and other return items.
• Determine stocking needs.
• Maintain stock at efficient levels.
• Order and completing appropriate paperwork for needed stock.
• Receive stock.
• Move medium to heavy material and supplies, using forklift for heavier items.
To Apply
Submit a completed City of St. George Employment Application online at careers.sgcity.org. Applications are reviewed on an ongoing basis. This Position closes 09/12/2023 12:00 AM. Refer questions to Human Resources at 435-627-4670. Pre-employment drug screening and criminal background screen are required. The City of St. George is an inclusive Equal Employment Opportunity employer that considers applicants without regard to gender, gender identity, sexual orientation, race, color, national origin, age, disability or genetic information. We make reasonable efforts to provide reasonable accommodation to disabled candidates.