Fleet Inventory Specialist
Salary
$21.25 - $31.86 Hourly
Location
33601 United Ave, Pueblo, CO
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
02868
Department
Equipment Service
Opening Date
06/04/2026
Closing Date
6/21/2026 11:59 PM Mountain
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Bargaining Unit
PW/FAC/FLT
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
POSITION SUMMARY
Performs technical work in purchasing and inventory control, including but not limited to, warehousing and distribution of repair parts, fuel, and supplies within a heavy equipment shop environment for the Fleet Management and Road & Bridge departments.
WHAT YOU WILL DO
- Electronically prepares work orders, and records time spent and parts used for vehicle maintenance and repair; creates records and reports related to Fleet maintenance activities, including but not limited to, monitoring services/inspections due and reports to Shop Supervisor.
- Orders and receives automotive and heavy equipment parts stock & fluids, non-stock items, shop supplies and special orders and returns warranty and core parts to appropriate vendor(s) as needed; may require operating a forklift and/or lifting to onload or offload delivery trucks.
- Issues parts to Equipment Service Technicians and other appropriate County personnel, posts issued parts to appropriate work orders and ensures that parts costs are charged to the appropriate department; may require operating a forklift.
- Develops, recommends, and implements procedures and systems related to the Countys equipment parts inventory as directed; conducts annual, biannual, and cycle counts of inventory, recommends appropriate stocking levels and identifies unneeded parts, materials, and supplies for auction.
- Determines appropriate vendors for automotive and heavy equipment parts; ensures efficient and effective use of County funds.
- Maintains all records and prepares reports for Underground Storage Tank (UST) and Above Ground Storage Tank (AST) as required by Federal and State Laws; registered as "Class B Designator" with State of Colorado for Underground Storage Tanks (UST) fuel system.
- Prepares inventory reports and maintain records; enters and retrieves information on a computerized inventory system; ensures appropriate controls and reporting systems related to parts and supplies inventory.
- Monitors Countys fuel supply and associated consumables requesting reorders as necessary; Independently travels to remote yards to inventory fluids and inspect storage tanks.
- Monitors County radio for breakdowns.
- Maintains, issues, and inventories all shop tools and diagnostic equipment.
- Maintains necessary records of all work performed using computerized fleet management system.
- Maintains work area, tools and equipment in a clean and safe condition; responsible for reporting unsafe acts or conditions to supervisor.
- Performs other duties as appropriate or necessary for performance of the job.
WHAT YOU HAVE
Education:
- High School Diploma or GED Equivalency preferred.
Work Experience:
- 3 years or more truck and/or heavy equipment parts procurement and inventory experience required.
OR
- 6 years of Heavy Vehicle/Equipment Mechanic experience required.
Please Note: 2 years of Heavy Vehicle/Equipment Mechanic experience can substitute for every 1 year of parts and warehouse inventory experience.
Licenses and Certifications:
- Valid Colorado Driver's License required upon hire.
- UST Class A/B Operator Designation obtained from Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety, UST (Underground Storage Tank) System Operator Designation required.
- Medium/Heavy Truck Parts Specialist (P1) obtained from National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Certification required.
- Forklift Certification obtained from an approved Forklift Operator Program required.
Note: Current certification or ability to obtain within 120 days of employment.
Special Requirements:
Must successfully pass background check.
Must be able to pass post job offer physical screening.
Must maintain licenses and certifications current.
WHAT PUEBLO COUNTY OFFERS
- Comprehensive Benefits package (medical, dental, vision, etc.) for full-time employees
- Generous Vacation and Sick Leave Accrual
- Remote & Hybrid working opportunities
- County Retirement Program
- Autonomy to grow and find your career path with supportive leadership
- Truly inclusive and diverse environment
- Fitness Center (Historic Pueblo Courthouse Building)
- May be eligible for up to 12-weeks Paid Parental Leave Benefits (full-time employees)
EMPLOYEE BENEFITS SUMMARY
2026 PAID HOLIDAYS
- New Years Day - January 1st
- Day after New Years Day - January 2nd
- Martin Luther King, Jr. Day - January 19th
- Memorial Day - May 25th
- Employee Appreciation Day - June 3rd
- Juneteenth Day - June 19th
- Independence Day (observed) - July 3rd
- Day before Labor Day - September 4th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
- Labor Day - September 7th
- Francis Xavier Cabrini Day - October 5th
- Columbus Day / Indigenous Peoples Day - October 12th
- Veterans Day - November 11th
- Day before Thanksgiving - November 25th (Early Release at 12:00pm)
- Thanksgiving Day - November 26th
- Day after Thanksgiving - November 27th
- Christmas Eve Day - December 24th
- Christmas Day - December 25th
- Day before New Years Day - December 31st (Early Release at 12:00pm)
- One Personal Day (County employees will have one paid personal day off in 2026. This paid day off is to be chosen by the employee and approved by their Elected Official or Department Director.)
- = Regular Part-Time Employees who are scheduled to work on a 2026 Holiday will receive Holiday Pay for two (2) of the Holidays of their choice (marked with the single asterisk * above) as approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
- When a holiday falls on a Saturday, Friday will be celebrated as the County holiday
- When a holiday falls on a Sunday, Monday will be celebrated as the County holiday
- Early releases are at the discretion of the Elected Official or Department Director and may vary based on the operational needs of their offices/departments.
- All time off work taken by County employees for the days designated as Early Release shall be considered holiday time off for purposes "worked time" in determining Overtime in accordance with the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA).
- If an employee is absent the day preceding or following the holiday without prior approval, the employee will not be paid for the holiday
- The following time off types will not contribute to the daily or weekly overtime calculation: Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, and Unpaid Early Release Days.
- Any employee that is required to work by their supervisor on a designated Unpaid Day Off,
a designated Unpaid Personal Day or during a designated Unpaid Early Release period shall be paid for work required and performed during such days and periods.
- No employee may work during an Unpaid Day Off, an Unpaid Personal Day, or during an Unpaid Early Release period without the express authorization of their supervisor. This Resolution contemplates and authorizes supervisors to direct work during Unpaid Days Off, Unpaid Personal Days, or Unpaid Early Release Periods for community safety and County government essential activities such as snow removal, social worker visits for child welfare and other family emergencies, response to emergency calls by facilities and fleet employees, and required court appearances by County employees.
- For weeks in which an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release takes place, County Exempt employees are designated as Non-Exempt employees under the Fair Labor Standards Act. Those employees so designated will be required to clock in and out of work via email to their Director for all days worked during weeks that include an Unpaid Day Off.
- No employees shall be permitted to work over 40 hours during a week that includes an Unpaid Day Off or an Unpaid Early Release without the express written authorization of their Director or Elected Official.
- The above 2026 Holiday Schedule Resolution was originally approved by the Board of County Commissioners on December 15th, 2025 and then revised on February 12th, 2026 & March 12th, 2026*
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DEPARTMENTS SCHEDULED TO WORK ON HOLIDAYS
Due to operational requirements, some employees will be required to work on holidays. The employee must take the holiday by the end of the month following the holiday at a date approved by their Elected Official or Department Director
SICK LEAVE
Regular full-time employees accrue eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 960 hours.
VACATION LEAVE
- Upon initial date of hire: earn eight (8) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 144 hours.
- After 5 years: earn twelve (12) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 216 hours.
- Ater 10 years: earn sixteen (16) hours per month with a maximum accrual of 288 hours.
RETIREMENT
All Regular Full-Time employees and Elected Officials are required to participate in the County Retirement Plan upon completion of one (1) month of continuous employment. A pre-tax deduction of 8.25% will be deducted from the employees monthly pay.
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EMPLOYER MEDICAL CONTRIBUTION
Pueblo Countys contribution toward the purchase of your benefit options on a tiered approach and based on which medical plan you elect.
If Benefit Selections:
- Are greater than the employer contribution dollar amount, the difference is deducted from paycheck
- Are equal to the employer contribution dollar amount, there is no effect on pay
- Are less the employer contribution dollar amount, additional pay or cash back is not optional
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MEDICAL INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
Medical, Dental, & Vision Rates are for the 2026 Plan Year (effective January 1st, 2026)
HIGH DEDUCTIBLE HEALTH PLAN
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $823.00 $1,543.00 $2,12900
Employer Contribution $852.00 $1,428.00 $1,938.00
Employee Contribution $-29.00 $115.00 $191.00
PPO
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $889.00 $1,713.00 $2,351.00
Employer Contribution $860.00 $1,453.00 $1,969.00
Employee Contribution $29.00 $260.00 $382.00
HMO/Ded
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $999.00 $1,926.00 $2,661.00
Employer Contribution $876.00 $1,484.00 $2,014.00
Employee Contribution $123.00 $442.00 $647.00
LOW HMO
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $1,038.00 $2,002.00 $2,768.00
Employer Contribution $881.00 $1,495.00 $2,030.00
Employee Contribution $157.00 $507.00 $738.00
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DENTAL INSURANCE - AMERITAS (optional)
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $27.00 $60.00 $91.00
Employer Contribution $7.00 $17.00 $25.00
Employee Contribution $20.00 $43.00 $66.00
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VISION INSURANCE - ANTHEM BLUE CROSS/BLUE SHIELD (optional)
Employee Only Employee + 1 Family
Plan Cost $6.00 $12.00 $19.00
Employer Contribution $0.00 $0.00 $0.00
Employee Contribution $6.00 $12.00 $19.00
Note: There is no Employer Contribution to Vision Insurance
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LONG TERM DISABILITY - THE STANDARD (required)
Coverage pays 60% of your wages up to $4,800 with a 90-day waiting period.
Your monthly cost = (monthly pay)/100 x 0.410
BASIC LIFE AND AD&D BENEFIT (required)
Employees are required to purchase the basic option for $3.10, however, they may elect to purchase additional coverage.
FLEXIBLE SPENDING ACCOUNT (optional)
This benefit allows you to pay for certain expenses (medical and/or dependent care needs) with "pre-tax" dollars. You specify the dollar amount you would like deducted from your monthly paycheck (minimum of $25), then when you incur an eligible expense, you pay it. Then you submit a claim form and original receipt for reimbursement.
Note: According to IRS rules, any funds left in your FSA account(s) at the end of the year cannot be returned to you. They are considered "use or lose" funds.
ADDITIONAL INSURANCES/BENEFITS (optional)
- Optional Life Insurance
- Spouse/Dependent Life Insurance
- Other Self-Funded Retirement Plans
- These are post-tax benefits. *
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For hiring related questions, please contact WPC - Workplace Policy & Compliance; HR Staffing at:
hrstaffing@pueblocounty.us
For benefits related questions, please contact TPS - Talent & People Services; HR Benefits at:
hrbenefits@pueblocounty.us
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Do you have a High School Diploma or GED equivalency?
02
Do you have three (3) years or more truck and/or heavy equipment parts procurement and inventory experience?
03
Do you have six (6) years of Heavy Vehicle/Equipment Mechanic experience?
04
Do you have a UST Class A/B Operator Designation obtained from Colorado Division of Oil and Public Safety, UST (Underground Storage Tank) System Operator Designation?
- Yes
- No
- No, but willing to obtain within 120 days of employment
05
Do you have a Medium/Heavy Truck Parts Specialist (P1) obtained from National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence Certification?
- Yes
- No
- No, but willing to obtain within 120 days of employment
06
Do you have a Forklift Certification obtained form a approved Forklift Operator Program?
- Yes
- No
- No, but willing to obtain within 120 days of employment
07
Do you have, or will you have a valid Colorado drivers license at time of hire?
Required Question
Employer Pueblo County
Address 215 W. 10th St
Suite 303
Pueblo, Colorado, 81003
Phone 719-583-4202
Website http://county.pueblo.org/government/county/department/hr/negov