Transportation Storekeeper (D) (ATLDOT)

Posting Expires: 9/9/2024

Salary: $39,581.76/annually

General Description and Classification

Receives, stores and issues supply and equipment for an assigned department. Duties include but are not limited to stocking supplies; preparing and receiving reports; issuing supplies; answering the telephone; operating equipment; and updating inventory via computer system (MAXIMO).

Supervision Received

Work methods and assignment results are typically reviewed by a more experienced professional or a manager prior to final action.

The following duties are normal for this position. The omission of specific statements of the duties does not exclude them from the classification if the work is similar, related, or a logical assignment for this classification. Other duties may be required and assigned.

Essential Duties 

Stocks supplies and equipment in assigned storerooms. Prepares receiving reports in a timely manner.

Maintains neat and orderly storerooms to promote efficient stock movement and storage.

Prepares items for shipping as required. Issues tools and supplies to authorized personnel as necessary.

Research invoice cost received from finance department or vendor and prepare cost of inventory items.

Directs distribution of goods to appropriate destination by checking acquisitions and routing goods to same.

Conducts inventories and orders stock requisitions by physically accounting for equipment and supplies on hand.

Keeps records of purchase items, research invoice costs. Approves purchase of stock and supplies, such as tools, parts, and machinery.

Decision Making

Uses independent judgment in non-routine situations. Follows standardized procedures and written instructions to accomplish assigned tasks.

Leadership Provided

May oversees temporary, or contract workers as needed.

Knowledge, Skills & Abilities

Knowledge of inventory, store keeping operations and purchasing practices, policies and procedures, inventory control processes, and the operation, adjustment and maintenance of the equipment operated.

Skill in effectively communicating and interacting with management and employees.

Ability to shelve, store and distribute materials, and operate and enter information into a computerized inventory system. 

Ability to operate forklift and pallet jack.

Minimum Qualifications – Education and Experience

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED), 6 months of clerical, stocking, storekeeping operations or related experience required; or any equivalent combination of training and experience which provides the requisite knowledge, skills, and abilities for this job.

Preferred Education & Experience

High school diploma or General Equivalency Diploma (GED) and 1-3 years of storekeeping operations experience preferred.

Licensures and Certifications

A valid Georgia driver’s license is required.

ADA Compliance: 

Physical Ability: Tasks may involve extended periods at a keyboard or workstation. Tasks may involve the regular and sustained performance of moderately demanding work, typically involving some combination of climbing and balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, and crawling, and that may involve the lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling of moderately heavy objects and materials (20-30 pounds).  

Sensory Requirements: Some tasks require the ability to perceive and discriminate colors or shades of colors, sounds, odor, depth, texture, and visual cues or signals. Some tasks require the ability to communicate orally. 

Environmental Factors: Tasks may require exposure to such environmental conditions as dirt, dust, pollen, odors, wetness, humidity, rain, fumes, temperature and noise extremes, machinery, vibrations, electric currents, traffic hazards, toxic agents, violence, disease, or pathogens.

The City of Atlanta is an Equal Opportunity Employer. In compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act, the city will provide reasonable accommodations to qualified individuals with disabilities and encourages both prospective and current employees to discuss potential accommodations with the employer.