UTS - Branch Assistant

Job Summary

General branch support role including sign shop, yard, warehouse, fleet and other administrative and operational support duties.

Essential Duties

Warehouse / Yard

• Follow all warehouse safety procedures to ensure the company remains in compliance with OSHA regulations

• Assist with deliveries of sale and rental products

• Loading and unloading of products and shipments

• Maintaining the product inventory and record keeping

• Maintaining a clean, organized and efficient warehouse while making recommendations to improve efficiency

• Assist with product ordering and inventory

• Receive inventory, verify purchase orders for accuracy

• Maintain tool count and safety practices

• Maintain rental and service equipment

• Perform inspections and minor repairs to equipment

• Post and Pick-Up “No Parking” signs

Sign Shop

• Assist Sign Shop Technician with day‑to‑day operations

• Interact with estimating and project management department for specific jobsite signs required by accepted plans

• Maintain all equipment in a safe and working condition

Fleet

• Conduct weekly inspection of vehicles via iPad

• Conduct truck inventory on a regular basis

• Maintain onsite fleet maintenance records

• Maintain onsite phones and two-way radios in coordination with the Fleet Department

• Assist in completing, validating and submitting weekly mileage usage log

Permits and Planning

• Delivering, picking up, and assisting in the process of submitting encroachment permits as well as plans

Counter Sales

• Cross training on sales and rentals

• Assist in maintaining counter and showroom clean and organized

• Assist in establishing, developing and maintaining business relationships

• Act as a backup for the Customer Service Representative when needed

Required Knowledge

• Basic tool knowledge and usage (wrench, hammer, grinders, etc.)

• OSHA Safety Regulations

• Knowledge of products

• Basic warehousing knowledge

• Sign Shop equipment knowledge

Skills and Abilities

• Ability to work well with others in a team environment

• Ability to work with outside agencies in a collaborative way

• Excellent customer service skills

• Maintain a positive work environment

• Organizational skills and multi-tasking ability

Equipment Operated

• HP Design Jet Printer

• Graphtech Cutter SP800-160

• Compression Roller

• Laminator

• Substrate cutter

• Aluminum shearer

• Vehicles (trucks/cars) of various sizes (requires Tie‑Down and Cargo Training)

• Flat bed trucks

• Trailer mounted warning signs

• Cones, delineators, drums, barricades, signs and various other traffic control devices

• Forklifts (requires training)

• Basic tools (wrench, hammer, screwdrivers, etc.)

Physical Requirements & Work Environment

• Requires standing for prolonged periods of time

• Requires lifting up to 50 lbs

• Requires using hands to handle, control or lift objects

• Requires being outside and exposed to environmental conditions

• Requires being in a construction environment

• Requires repetitive movement

• Exposure to work near moving mechanical parts, heavy equipment and moving vehicular traffic

• Exposure to reasonable noise levels

Education and Experience

• High School Diploma (or equivalent)

• Minimum 1–2 years of related experience

This job description is not intended to be all-inclusive, and employees will also perform other duties as assigned by management as required. Utility Traffic Services reserves the right to revise or change job duties and responsibilities as the need arises. This job description does not constitute a written or implied contract of employment.

Salary : $20 - $25