POSITION SUMMARY

The Tooling Warehouse Manager is responsible for controlling, maintaining, and optimizing all tools, equipment, and related inventory that support field operations. This role ensures that crews have the proper tools in proper condition while controlling costs and reducing downtime. This role also ensures that all company and government regulated safety standards are met.

POSITION FUNCTIONS

• Manages all current and incoming tooling inventory supporting transmission, distribution, and substation crews. Maintains accurate counts of hot-line tools, rubber goods, rigging, hand tools, power tools, and transmission equipment.
• Tracks tool condition, certifications, and replacement cycles, and coordinates testing and recertification as required.
• Administers and maintains the Yardz asset management system.
• Stocks and outfits line trucks, bucket trucks, diggers, and service vehicles based on crew type, customer specifications, and project scope.
• Works with multiple vendors to procure new tooling, replacement parts, PPE, rubber goods, and rigging. Coordinates specialty tooling rentals as needed and maintains strong vendor relationships to support pricing and availability.
• Maintains working knowledge of small engine repair and upkeep, including chainsaws, generators, air compressors, hydraulic power units, and pumps. Coordinates repairs internally or through third-party vendors and manages service schedules.
• Supervises and leads a warehouse team of 3–5 employees. Assigns daily responsibilities, provides coaching and performance feedback, and ensures safe work practices and compliance within the warehouse and yard.
• Maintains constant engagement with field leadership, including General Foremen, Superintendents, and Project Managers. Supports urgent tooling needs, storm mobilizations, and jobsite deliveries and returns.
• Oversees organization, storage, and security of the warehouse and laydown yard, including poles, wire, hardware, reel stands, and construction materials.
• Ensures all tooling and equipment meet OSHA, ASTM, IEEE, and company safety standards. Maintains inspection documentation and supports safety audits as needed.
• Prepares reports as needed.
• Other duties as assigned.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS

• High school diploma or GED.
• 3+ years of warehouse, inventory, or tool management experience.
• Experience in construction or electrical contracting preferred.
• Previous management experience, a plus.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

• Strong experience in Microsoft Office, specifically Excel.
• Organized with a strong attention to detail.
• Strong ability to identify and solve issues.
• Solid written and verbal communication skills.
• Strong interpersonal and customer service skills.
• Self-motivated.
• Excellent project management skills, capable of handling multiple projects concurrently with good time management.
• Ability to build and foster relationships with team members.
• Ability to conducts self in an appropriate manner as a representative of SEC, working effectively in a diverse work environment.
• Valid drivers license required.
• OSHA certifications and forklift certification preferred.

TRAVEL REQUIRED: Minimum

WORKING ENVIRONMENT/PHYSICAL REQUIREMENT: This position will work in a warehouse setting and will be required to lift and carry up to a minimum of fifty pounds. The position will require standing for long periods, bending, and crouching.

NOTE: This job description is not designed to cover or contain a comprehensive listing of activities, duties, or responsibilities that are required of the employee. Duties, responsibilities, working conditions, physical demands, and activities may change or new ones many be assigned at any time with or without notice.

Service Electric Company provides Equal Employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.

This applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.