What are the responsibilities and job description for the Logistics Technician for Renewable Energy Solutions position at Directional Services?
Job Title: Logistics Technician for Renewable Energy Solutions
Reports to: Logistics Coordinator of Renewable Energy Solutions
Location: TBD
Position Summary:
The Logistics Technician is responsible for conducting logistics management tasks at the project level to assist the logistics coordinator to receive, control, and distribute across all phases of a project. This role operates material handling equipment such as forklifts, skid steers, and trucks to move material around the project site. The technician will follow instructions given by the logistics coordinator.
A successful Logistics Technician will display a willingness to work, learn, and adhere to company policy and procedures. Ultimately, an outstanding Logistics Technician will take ownership of his/her work and assist the logistics coordinator with all tasks associated with the project inventory management.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities:
- Adhere to logistics policies and procedures that increase efficiency at the project level
- Take direction from the logistics coordinator to ensure the safe handling of materials
- Receive and offload trucks under the supervision of the logistics coordinator
- Maintain the lay down yards of all trash, and unwanted debris
- Ensure that all equipment is inspected each day and maintained (fuel, oil levels, etc.)
- Maintain cleanliness of equipment on the job site
- Use material handling equipment to safely transport material to different areas of the job site
- Organize material on pallets for storage in containers and lay down yards.
- Act as a spotter when not operating material handling equipment
- Support offloads to ensure safety, timeliness, and accuracy of records.
- Assist with inventory management through the physical count of inventory
- Cultivate safety as a core value throughout the company, supporting the corporate safety program and personnel
Minimum Qualifications (Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities):
- 1 year of relevant experience in logistics management (preferred), 1 year of relevant experience in the renewable energy arena (preferred)
- A certificate in Occupational Health and Safety Management (DSI provided)
- Knowledge of the construction/electrical/solar/renewable industry, and the logistics/transportation industry (preferred)
- Ability to follow established policies and procedures
- Follow instructions to safely conduct the task at hand
- Demonstrate professional maturity and ability work together as a team
- Willingness to learn about established systems used within the company to propel logistics knowledge
- Knowledge of Microsoft Office suite
- Team player
- Speak and understand Spanish (preferred)
- Ability to operate a truck with a trailer, and willingness to transport material using this equipment
- Valid US Driver's license
- Must pass a drug screening
Physical Demands and Work Environment
This job often operates in a field environment and will be required to travel to and from job sites as needed. This role routinely requires extended periods of standing, walking, bending, squatting, and lifting. Also, working in inclement weather conditions, such as extreme heat, extreme cold, rain, ice, snow, and wind.
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the job. This position is physically active, with lifting required. Must be able to bend and lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
Please note this job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive list of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee for this job. The Company reserves the right to revise or change the job duties as the need arises. Management reserves the right to change the description, duties or work schedules to accommodate individuals with disabilities.
Salary : $22 - $26