Warehouse and Staking Support Technician Position Available In Edgefield, South Carolina

Warehouse and Staking Support Technician Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc.

Edgefield, SC Job Details Estimated:

$42.3K – $58.6K a year 15 hours ago Qualifications CPR Certification 3 years High school diploma or GED Driver’s License First Aid Certification Conflict management Trade school Associate’s degree Communication skills Employee evaluation Entry level

Full Job Description Warehouse & Staking Support Technician Classification:

Non-Exempt Salary Grade/Level/Family/Range:

7 Reports to:

Engineering Services Supervisor Date:

09/27/18

Revised:

01/28/19, 09/20/2022, 02/25/2025 JOB

DESCRIPTION

Summary/Objective Efficiently receive, store, and manage materials and supplies while supporting overall logistics and inventory processes. Provide assistance to the Engineering Services Supervisor (Staking) and support crews during after-hours outages. Essential Functions Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential functions. Other duties may be assigned. Maintain and store materials and supplies to ensure operational efficiency and a safe work environment. Operate a forklift safely and efficiently to load, unload, and transport materials, ensuring proper stacking and organization to prevent damage and accidents. Process and distribute work orders, issue materials, and store inventory for construction and maintenance crews; deliver materials to field crews as needed. Receive materials, complete appropriate records, return unused items to stock, inventory partial reels of wire, and handle the return of faulty or damaged transformers. Keep the warehouse neat, clean, and organized; monitor scrap bins and coordinate vendor pickups; maintain the laydown yard by removing debris, mowing grass, etc. Coordinate with plumbing contractors and issue water heaters for the H₂O program, maintaining accurate records. Maintain records of issued and returned materials, as well as transfers between cooperative facilities. Assist staking operations by preparing staking sheets, updating mapping systems, entering staking information, reconciling field changes, scheduling member appointments, assigning map references on service orders, and maintaining records related to staking, reject poles, and joint-use attachments. Secure routine right-of-way/easement permissions as needed. Provide field service assistance and perform related duties as required. Assist with routine maintenance of custodial equipment, facilities, and grounds as needed. Ensure proper use and maintenance of equipment and supplies while promoting workplace safety and environmental best practices. Support line crews by assisting with after-hour trouble calls and participating in the on-call rotation. Competency Ethical conduct Oral and written communication skills Self-motivation Tact and Professionalism Collaboration skills Innovation Accuracy Supervisory Responsibility None Work Environment While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions; moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; fumes or airborne particles; outside weather conditions; extreme cold; extreme heat; risk of electrical shock; explosives. The noise level in the work environment is moderate to loud. Works around trenchers, line trucks, live wires, oils spills and clean up, pole top rescue, etc. This role occasionally uses standard office equipment such as computers, phones, photocopiers, filing cabinets and fax machines. Physical Demands The employee will be required to walk or stand, use hands, fingers to handle, or feel, and reach with hands and arms, climb or balance; stoop, kneel crouch or crawl. The employee is regularly required to talk or hear. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 pounds. Travel Periodic travel to state and local destinations, as well as some interstate travel is required. Required Education and Experience High School Diploma. Preferred Education and Experience Associate degree or equivalent from technical school and three years related experience; or equivalent combination of education, experience, and training. Three years or more working with utility materials and supplies. Current knowledge of RUS specifications, electrical regulations and codes. Additional Eligibility Qualifications Possess a valid driver’s license. Hold a Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) or obtain one within six months of employment. Certified in First Aid, CPR, Flagger safety, and Bucket Rescue. Must reside within 25 miles of the District area office. Legally authorized to work in the United States. AAP/EEO Statement Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws. This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training. At-Will Employment Statement This job description is intended to outline the general duties and responsibilities of the position and is not a binding contract. Employment with Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc. (AEC) is on an at-will basis, which means that either the employee or AEC may terminate the employment relationship at any time, with or without cause or notice, and for any lawful reason. This document does not create an employment contract, expressed or implied, nor does it modify the at-will nature of employment. Other Duties Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. Duties, responsibilities and activities may change at any time with or without notice. Due to the nature of an electric utility, all employees are subject to working extended hours, holidays, nights, and weekends with or without notice. All employees of Aiken Electric Cooperative, Inc., may be required to work during the Annual Meeting. Additional duties or responsibilities may be assigned Signatures This job description has been approved by all levels of management: Manager____________________________________________________ HR_________________________________________________________ Employee signature below constitutes employee’s understanding of the requirements, essential functions and duties of the position. Employee__________________________________ Date_____________ NRECA Electric Cooperative Employee Competencies Core Competencies The knowledge, skills, and abilities linked to successful performance regardless of role or expertise. Business Acumen Integrates business, organizational and industry knowledge to one’s own job performance Cooperative Principles and Practices Demonstrates an appreciation of the co-op business model Industry Principles and Concepts Knows the basic and emerging principles and concepts that impact the energy industry Business Fundamentals Integrates knowledge of internal and external business structures and processes into daily practice Technical Credibility Keeps current in area of expertise and demonstrates competency within areas of functional responsibility Political Savvy Understands the impacts of internal and external political dynamics Resource Management Uses resources to accomplish objectives and goals Service and Community Orientation Anticipates and meets the needs of internal and external customers and stakeholders Technology Management Keeps current on developments and leverages technology to meet goals Personal Effectiveness Demonstrates a professional presence and a commitment to effective job performance Accountability and Dependability Takes personal responsibility for the quality and timeliness of work and achieves results with little oversight Business Etiquette Maintains a professional presence in business settings Ethics and Integrity Adheres to professional standards and acts in an honest, fair and trustworthy manner Safety Focus Adheres to all occupational safety laws, regulations, standards, and practices Self-Management Manages own time, priorities, and resources to achieve goals Self-Awareness / Continual Learning Displays an ongoing commitment to learning and self-improvement Interactions with Others Builds constructive working relationships characterized by a high level of acceptance, cooperation, and mutual respect Collaboration/Engagement Develops networks and alliances to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals Interpersonal Skills Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect Communication Clearly and concisely conveying information and effectively listening and responding to others Negotiation and Conflict Management Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner Cooperation and Teamwork Works well with others and within teams to achieve goals Diversity Awareness Considers, respects, and adapts individual differences Problem-Solving Exercises good judgment to make well-informed decisions and to develop and implement effective solutions Initiative Is proactive and looks for opportunities to make a difference Critical Thinking and Decision Making Uses knowledge, facts and data to effectively solve problems and make decisions Innovation/Creativity Is able to be an original thinker and go beyond conventional approaches Resourceful/Achievement Oriented Focuses on improving performance, meeting or surpassing goals, and producing results Flexibility Remains open to new ideas, information, and approaches Supply Chain, Purchasing, Materials Management Manages the processes, activities, and networks needed to source, transport, warehouse, and deliver products and services. Planning and Coordination Implements and integrates practices throughout the supply chain. Strategic Planning Department Business Plan Cost Reduction Plans Business Continuity Plan Forecasting Risk Management /Compliance Risk Management Program SM Legal Issues Record and Data Management Risk Mitigation/ Contingency Plans Safety/Hazardous Material Discrimination Prevention Assessment and Monitoring Observes, records and collects data to evaluate conditions and support decision-making. Quality Control Supplier Certification Continuous Improvement Department Assessment Performance Criteria and Processes Audits Cost and Finance Performs financial analysis to optimize business decisions. Budgeting/Cost Management/Spend Profile Cost/benefit Analyses Financing and Leveraging Strategies Operations Coordinates handling and processing of products and services. Logistics Logistics Warehousing/ Facilities Distribution/ Transportation International Materials & Inventory Management Standardization Inventory management system Procurement Obtains goods and services. Procurement Policies and Standards Procurement Authority Record Retention Contract Management and Negotiation Delegation of Spend Prepare for Bids/ Competitive Bidding Plan Plan Negotiation Conduct negotiations Administer Contracts/ Purchase Order Generation Strategic Sourcing Effectively locate and source key materials suppliers, while analyzing the total cost associated with procuring an item or service. APICS Analyze and Evaluate Sources Plans, Strategies, Procedures SM Technologies Spend Through Insource vs. Outsource Process Improvement Vendor Management Focus on developing and maintaining long-term relationships with trading partners who can help the purchaser meet profitability and customer satisfaction goals. APICS Suppliers must be carefully selected based on the particular combination of attributes they must provide to the supply chain.

ISM Vendor Rationalization Vendor Relationships Vendor List/Diversity/Categorization/Qualification Vendor Development/ Recognition /Performance Evaluation Vendor Exit Strategy International Sourcing International regulations