Material Coordinator

A Yard Material Handler is responsible for receiving, organizing, maintaining, and distributing materials, tools, and equipment used in the construction and maintenance of electrical transmission and distribution (T&D) power lines. This position supports field crews by ensuring the right materials are available, properly stored, and safely loaded for job sites.

Key Responsibilities

• Receive, inspect, and verify incoming shipments of transmission line materials.
• Organize and maintain inventory of poles, conductors, insulators, transformers, hardware, and construction supplies.
• Load and unload trucks using forklifts and other material handling equipment.
• Prepare and stage materials for daily field crew assignments.
• Track inventory using manual logs or computerized inventory management systems.
• Conduct regular inventory counts and report shortages or damaged materials.
• Maintain a clean, organized, and safe yard.
• Inspect and maintain material handling equipment.
• Follow company safety regulations.
• Assist with shipping, receiving, and documentation.

Requirements

Education

• High school diploma or GED preferred.

Experience

• 1–3 years of warehouse, construction yard, utility, or material handling experience preferred.
• Experience in the electric utility or transmission line industry is an advantage.

Skills

• Knowledge of warehouse/yard operations and inventory control.
• Ability to safely operate forklifts and other heavy equipment.
• Basic computer skills for inventory tracking.
• Good communication and organizational skills.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Strong attention to detail.

Physical Requirements

• Frequently lift and carry up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to stand, walk, bend, climb, and reach throughout the workday.
• Work outdoors in varying weather conditions.
• Ability to operate heavy equipment safely.

Preferred Certifications

• Valid driver's license with a clean driving record.
• Forklift certification (or ability to obtain after hire).
• Commercial Driver's License (CDL) is a plus.
• OSHA 10 or OSHA 30 certification is preferred.
• CPR/First Aid certification is beneficial.

Working Conditions

• Outdoor utility yard and warehouse environment.
• Exposure to dust, mud, rain, snow, heat, and cold.
• Occasional overtime, weekends, and emergency storm response may be required.

Typical Qualifications

• Strong commitment to workplace safety.
• Reliable attendance and punctuality.
• Ability to read packing lists, purchase orders, and shipping documents.
• Mechanical aptitude and familiarity with construction materials.
• Willingness to learn utility-specific equipment and procedures.

Alpha Power Group is a Service-Disabled Veteran, and Minority Owned Business founded to provide the construction industry with a diverse, dedicated and sophisticated professional workforce. Alpha Power is the premier market leader in offering professional services, with industry subject matter experts available to deploy around the United States