Logistics and Fleet Technician

Logistics And Fleet Technician

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About Harris County Public Health:

Harris County Public Health (HCPH) includes a network of more than 1,100 public health professionals working together to improve health outcomes for the third most populous county in the United States. HCPH provides a multitude of services such as medical and dental services, community programming, and health education for the approximately 2.3 million people in unincorporated Harris County. Through its core values of innovation, engagement, and health equity, HCPH strives to bring meaningful solutions to public health issues while keeping Harris County healthy and vibrant.

Our Values:

• Transparency - We share information openly and honestly so that staff, partners, and the community understand our actions and the reasons behind them.
• Integrity - Our actions reflect strong ethical principles, ensuring we remain trustworthy, accountable, and consistent with our mission.
• Respect - We foster a supportive environment by valuing diverse perspectives, listening intentionally, and treating people with dignity in every interaction.
• Impact - We focus our efforts on activities that improve health, reduce disparities, and create meaningful, measurable outcomes for the communities we serve.
• Collaboration - We actively partner across teams, disciplines, organizations, and communities to align our efforts toward common goals.

This is a grant-funded position.

Position Overview: Under general supervision, the Logistics and Fleet Technician is responsible for supporting warehouse operations, inventory management, and logistics coordination, including operating material handling equipment, processing shipments, and maintaining accurate inventory records. Provides transportation of materials and supplies between facilities while ensuring proper documentation and safety compliance. Assists with fleet maintenance, event logistics, and emergency response activities to ensure operational readiness and effective support of organizational needs.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Warehouse Operations & Inventory Management:

  • Operates heavy machinery, including forklifts and pallet jacks, safely moving, stacking and retrieving materials.
  • Manages inventory, executes daily cycle counts, reconciles inventory level to ensure data integrity, and handles order picking, packing, and internal distribution tasks.
  • Oversees receiving operations at dock, documents discrepancies, and maintains an organized, safe warehouse environment using FIFO practices.

• Transportation & Materials Management:

  • Transports materials, medical supplies, and equipment using fleet vehicles while maintaining accurate transport records and ensuring chain-of-custody.
  • Coordinates scheduled deliveries and pickups across multiple Harris County Public Health (HCPH) facilities to ensure timely and efficient operations.

• Vehicle Maintenance & Fleet Safety:

  • Performs routine safety inspections of fleet vehicles, coordinates maintenance with external vendors, and maintains detailed service records.
  • Ensures all warehouse and transport equipment complies with safety regulations while managing comprehensive vehicle logs.

• Event Support & Facility Coordination:

  • Provides comprehensive event logistics support by loading, delivering, setting up, and breaking down equipment for community health fairs and special events.
  • Assists with facility operations and inventory needs and collaborates with program leads to ensure all logistical requirements for public outreach activities are properly met.

• Emergency Response & Preparedness:

  • Responds to emergency transport and logistics needs during business disruptions or public health crises, supports emergency preparedness activities, including the mobilization of strategic national stockpile (SNS) materials, and maintains "mission-ready" status for all emergency response equipment and supplies.

Harris County is an Equal Opportunity Employer If you need special services or accommodations, please call View phone number on click.appcast.io or email View email address on click.appcast.io. This position is subject to a criminal history check. Only relevant convictions will be considered and, even when considered, may not automatically disqualify the candidate.

Requirements:

• Education:

  • High School Diploma or G.E.D. equivalent

• Experience:

  • (3) years of experience in warehousing and/or logistics.

• Licensure: • Valid Texas Driver's License with clean driving record.

• Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:

  • Inventory: Proficient in warehouse management systems, cycle counting, and accurate order picking/ticket preparation.

  • Equipment Operations: Skilled in the safe operation of industrial equipment including forklifts, pallet jackets, and delivery vehicles.

  • Logistics Coordination: Strong organizational skills to manage stock rotation, event equipment setup, emergency supply transport.

• Core Competencies:

  • Data Analytics and Assessment Skills: Ability to use data to analyze community health needs and support decisions that improve community health outcomes.

  • Communication Skills: This competency focuses on using clear and effective communication to engage audiences, address misinformation, and build trust, supporting informed decisions and stronger public health outcomes.

  • Health Advancement Skills: This competency focuses on applying principles of equity, diversity, and inclusion to public health, addressing systemic barriers, and promoting fair access to resources for healthier communities.

  • Community Partnership Skills: This competency focuses on collaborating with communities to address the systems and policies affecting health, fostering engagement, shared ownership, and sustainable improvements in well-being.

  • Public Health Science Skills: This competency focuses on using public health science and evidence-based approaches to develop and improve policies and programs, ensuring effective delivery of the 10 Essential Public Health Services.

NOTE: Qualifying education, experience, knowledge and skills must be documented on your job application. You may attach a resume to the application as supporting documentation but ONLY information stated on the application will be used for consideration. "See Resume" will not be accepted for qualifications.

Position Type, and Typical Hours of Work:

• Full-Time | Grant-Funded Position

• Monday – Friday | 8 am – 5 pm
• Hours may vary based on department needs and may include evening and weekend hours during emergency events.

Work Environment:

• -This job is primarily in the field with driving and on-site support, often at the warehouse. Role routinely utilizes computers and phones to fulfill work obligations.

Physical Demands:

• This position requires heavy physical work, including frequent lifting, carrying, or moving objects over 50 lbs, and bending and standing for periods of time.

Work Location:

• Harris County Public Health (1111 Fannin, Houston, 77002)

Employment may be contingent on passing a drug screen and meeting other standards. Due to a high volume of applications positions may close prior to the advertised closing date or at the discretion of the Hiring Department.