Materials Technician - Auto/Warehouse

Job Title

This position is open until filled, with the first review of candidates scheduled for June 15, 2026, or until a sufficient number of qualified candidates have been received, whichever occurs sooner. Therefore, we encourage you to apply early.

Examples Of Essential Duties

The duties specified below are representative of the range of duties assigned to this class and are not intended to be an inclusive list.

• Assists in developing and implementing purchasing standards and guidelines for District materials and equipment.
• Solicits, analyzes, and evaluates price information from vendors and makes recommendations for the purchase of materials and equipment; assists in developing bid packages.
• Prepares requests for materials; creates and maintains manual and computerized records of purchased materials and master inventory records; processes requisitions and purchase orders.
• Assists with the planning, organizing, scheduling and delivery of equipment, supplies and materials.
• Conducts periodic inventory counts of materials, supplies, and equipment to ensure proper identification and re-supply needs; prepares reorder requests.
• Assists with the disposal of hazardous and non-hazardous chemicals and supplies. Distributes, receives and opens bid packet documents for assigned area.
• Implements formal bid process for assigned commodities including soliciting, analyzing and evaluating prices and information from vendors and making recommendations based on this process.
• Convert material request requisitions to purchase orders for procurement.
• Maintains warehouse and warehouse supplies, materials and equipment in a clean and orderly manner.
• Maintains records and tracks work performed including time spent and materials used; monitors and tracks budgetary information.
• Performs inspections of safety equipment to ensure it is in proper working condition. Operates forklifts and other equipment to move materials and equipment.
• Issues and collects water permit fees; sells materials to contractors and public.
• Builds and maintains positive working relationships with co-workers, other District employees and the public using principles of good customer service.
• Performs related duties as assigned.

Qualifications

Knowledge of: General warehousing procedures, including inventory control methods and procedures. General procurement practices and policies. General mailroom procedures and activities, including methods of shipping and receiving and postal regulations. Materials and equipment common to a water utility. Safe operation of material handling equipment. Basic mathematics. Modem office procedures, methods and computer equipment. Parts and materials, and terminology specific to assigned area Principles of customer service. Skill/Ability to: Perform inventory control functions. Maintain accurate and current records of material transactions. Understand, interpret and explain department policies and procedures. Maintain the cleanliness and safety of the warehouse facilities. Read and understand technical documents related to parts and materials. Maintain inventory levels and track budgetary information. Safely operate a forklift and hand tools. Effectively research parts and materials and recommend vendors. Provide technical and functional supervision over assigned staff; effectively train staff. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work. Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing. On a continuous basis, know and understand the operations of the unit; observe safety rules; intermittently, analyze problem equipment, identify and locate necessary parts; interpret workorders; remember location of parts; and explain operations to other employees. Intermittently, sit while preparing reports; bend, squat, climb, kneel and twist while stocking parts; perform simple and power grasping, pushing, pulling, and fine manipulation; and lift or carry weight of 25 pounds or less. Experience and/or Education: Any combination of experience and training that would provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: Experience: Three years of responsible journey level experience that involved the receipt and issuance of materials and parts, specific to a water utility, including the responsibility for maintaining inventory. Education: Equivalent to an Associate's degree from an accredited college with major course work in business administration, public administration, purchasing, materials management or a related field.

Special Qualifications

License and Certificate: Possession of; or ability to obtain, a valid California driver's license at the time of appointment. Individuals who do not meet this requirement due to physical disability will be reviewed on a case-by-case basis. Possession of, or ability to obtain, a Forklift Operator certificate.

Benefits

We offer a comprehensive benefits package to full-time employees, including health care, dental, vision, pension, deferred compensation plans, flexible spending accounts, life insurance, holidays, vacation, and retiree health insurance benefits (subject to vesting schedule).

Health Insurance Benefits (Active Employees) – CalPERS plans, including PPOs and HMOs available

• Employer pays entire monthly premiums for employee or up to $2,758.51 for a family plan (100/85 split)

Health Insurance Benefits (Retiree) – CalPERS plans, including PPOs, HMO, and Senior plans available (subject to vesting schedule).

• Employer pays entire monthly premiums for employee-only coverage, or up to $2,758.51 for a family plan (100/85 split)

Dental Insurance (Delta Dental PPO Network)

• Employee only: No cost
• Employee + 1 Dependent – $2.85 biweekly
• Employee + 2 or more Dependents – $8.89 biweekly
• Orthodontic Benefits- 50% or $3,500 lifetime

Vision Insurance (VSP)

• Employee only: No cost
• Employee + 1 Dependent – $0.07 biweekly
• Employee + 2 or more Dependents – $0.57 biweekly
• Frames every 2 years & lenses every year

Flexible Spending Account - voluntary

• Health Care Expenses: $3,400 for 2026
• Dependent Care Expenses: $7,500 for 2026
• Pre-tax contributions with a P&A Group credit card for eligible expenses

Life & AD&D Insurance (Prudential)

• Coverage equal to one-time annual base salary (up to $150,000) – no cost to employee
• Additional coverage for employee and dependents available- voluntary

Deferred Compensation (457b plan)

• Voluntary pre-tax contributions via payroll deduction
• Catch-up provisions available at age 50

Retirement Benefits Defined Benefit Plans vary by hire date, age, years of service, and average monthly salary at retirement.

• Classic PERS Members : 2% @ 55 Plan
  • Employee contribution: 7%
  • Retirement pension will be calculated based on final (Three-year) compensation as defined by California Government Code 20037
• PEPRA Members : 2% formula @ 62
  • Employee Contribution: 7.5%
  • Retirement pension will be calculated based on final (Three-year) compensation as defined by California Government Code 20037

Paid Time Off (PTO)

• First 3 years – 176 hours (after 1-year probationary period)
• 4 to 9 years – 216 hours
• 10 to 14 years – 256 hours
• 15 or More Years – 296 hours

14 Paid Holidays (includes one personal business day, and two half days)

Tuition Reimbursement

• $3,000 per calendar year maximum after probation

Desired Training

• $750 per calendar year maximum

For more information, please visit our benefits page.

2026 EID Employee Benefits Guide