Warehouse Clerk

Salary: $15.75 - $16.63 Hourly
Location : Service Center - 1101 E. Main Street, Mesquite, TX
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: 2600285
Department: Finance
Division: Purchasing
Opening Date: 07/02/2026
Closing Date: 8/2/2026 4:00 PM Central


GENERAL SUMMARY

Salary: $15.75/hr. minimum - $16.63/hr. mid (Depending on qualifications)


To provide general assistance in receiving, issuing and maintaining the inventory of materials, supplies, tools and equipment for the general and automotive warehouses; and to perform various other duties as assigned.

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SUPERVISION

• General supervision is provided by the Warehouse Supervisor.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. All behaviors comply with the Code of Conduct & Rules of Behavior outlined in Chapter 8 of the General Government Policies and Procedures Manual.
2. Adheres to assigned work schedule as outlined in city and department attendance policies and procedures.
3. Participate in front counter activities including issuing parts and supplies to City employees; assist in receiving and stocking parts, supplies and equipment; tag, sort and locate miscellaneous inventory; assist in moving, cleaning and re-tagging as necessary.
4. Assist in maintaining inventory of supplies, parts, tools and equipment; enter data into inventory records using a computer terminal, adding or deleting items to maintain appropriate balances.
5. Participate in the ordering of parts for stock; work with vendors to obtain bid quotes for major repairs; participate in the preparation of bids.
6. Operate appropriate equipment including a forklift, pallet jack and office machines.
7. Maintain records at City Records Storage facility.
8. Assist in the annual inventory for the automotive and general warehouses.
9. Research and obtain auto parts as needed for mechanics.
10. May pickup parts from auto parts location or dealership as needed.

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

1. Maintain warehouse in a clean and orderly manner; sweep and mop warehouse floor.
2. Participate in answering the telephone for the warehouse.
3. Maintain outside storage yard for pipe, water fittings and other outside stock items.
4. Create confirming purchase orders to place orders for parts. Prepare invoices for payment processing.
5. Create purchase requisitions for blanket orders. Create invoice documents to pay invoices.
6. Enter parts into the inventory system when received and charge parts out to the appropriate budget.
7. Perform other duties as assigned.

MINIMUM JOB REQUIREMENTS

EDUCATION

• High School Diploma or GED.

EXPERIENCE

• Six (6) months of warehouse experience OR six (6) months of automotive counter or automotive warehouse experience.
• Three (3) months experience operating a forklift.

LICENSES AND CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid driver's license.

WORK SCHEDULE

• Monday - Friday
• 7:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS / WORK ENVIRONMENT
Full Time Employees:
The City of Mesquite offers the Zero Premium, Employee Only Benefits under the following plans: High Deductible Medical Plan, Dental HMO Plan, Vision Plan, and Life Insurance.
The City is self-insured and offers a choice of two medical plans: HSA, and High Deductible Medical Plans through Blue Cross Blue Shield of Texas. Employee medical coverage goes into effect the first day of the month following 30 days of employment. Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates. Employees enrolled in the City's self-insured medical plan also have access to the Mesquite Employee Health Center (MEHC) clinic and pharmacy.


The City offers three dental plan options: a managed plan (DHMO), an indemnity plan (DPPO), an enhanced indemnity plan (DPPO Enhanced). Coverage is available to all full-time employees at group rates.


The City offers free Vision Insurance to all employees. Dependents can be added for an additional fee.


Basic Group Life Insurance protection is provided to eligible full-time employees in the amount of two times the annual salary as recorded at the beginning of each year. The following voluntary benefits are available to full-time employees: Supplemental Life, AD&D Insurance, Cancer Insurance and Long-Term Disability


Texas Municipal Retirement System (TMRS): All employees appointed to positions designated to work 1,000 hours or more per year must participate in the TMRS. TMRS is a qualified tax-deferred retirement plan under Section 401 of the IRS. Seven (7) percent of gross earnings are deducted each payroll as a pre-tax deduction and deposited into the member account. When an employee becomes vested and retires, the City provides 2-to-1 matching contributions.


Other benefits include Social Security, Tax Saver Program (Section 125 Flexible Spending Account), Deferred Compensation Plans, Direct Deposit, Paid Holidays, Paid Vacation, Sick Leave and Personal Leave.
For more information about the City of Mesquite's employee benefits, please visit:
01


Select the option that best represents the highest level of education you have COMPLETED.

• Some high school or GED equivalency
• High school graduate or GED certificate equivalency completion
• Some technical or community college attendance
• Technical school certificate completion
• Associate's Degree
• Bachelor's Degree
• Master's Degree
• Ph.D.
• Juris Doctorate

02


Indicate the amount of verifiable experience you have in a warehouse environment.

• No Experience
• Less than 3 months
• 3 months to less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years experience

03


Indicate the amount of verifiable experience you have in either an Automotive Counter or a Warehouse environment.

• No Experience
• Less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• More than 5 years experience

04


Indicate the amount of verifiable experience you have with operating a forklift.

• No Experience
• Less than 3 months
• 3 months to less than 6 months
• 6 months to less than 1 year
• 1 year to less than 2 years
• More than 2 years experience

05


Do you have a valid driver's license?

• Yes
• No

06



Please read carefully: If you currently work for the City of Mesquite have you been working in your current position for at least 3 months? Please indicate the option that best represents your current status.

• No, I do NOT work for the City of Mesquite.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a seasonal employee.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a fulltime/parttime employee for 3 or more months.
• Yes, I work for the City of Mesquite as a fulltime/parttime employee, but I have NOT been in my current position for 3 months.

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