Inventory Services Specialist - Fleet, Auto, and Heavy Equipment Parts

Inventory Services Specialist - Fleet, Auto, and Heavy Equipment Parts

Salary

$26.18 - $29.67 Hourly

Location

6300 W. McGeoch Ave, West Allis, WI

Job Type

Permanent full time

Job Number

2026-00427

Department

Public Works Department

Division

DPW Facilities

Opening Date

09/04/2026

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Description

Inventory Services Specialist - Fleet Auto and Heavy Equipment Parts - City of West Allis DPW

Join the City of West Allis Public Works team and play a key role in keeping operations running smoothly. As an Inventory Services Specialist, you'll manage thousands of essential parts and materials, supporting all DPW divisions with an emphasis on Fleet, where knowledge of automotive, heavy-duty, and other fleet vehicle parts is critical to success. Your work helps ensure our community's infrastructure stays strong and responsive.

Why You'll Love Working Here

• You'll support a mission-driven organization that directly serves the West Allis community.
• You'll work with a wide variety of departments, vendors, contractors, and employees-no two days are the same.
• You'll be part of a division that manages a large, complex inventory vital to keeping city operations running.
• You'll have opportunities to grow your skills in inventory systems, procurement, technology, and equipment operation.

What You'll Do

• Research, locate, and purchase stock and non-stock parts for multiple Public Works divisions, with a strong focus on automotive, heavy-duty truck, and fleet vehicle components.
• Pull, deliver, organize, and track inventory to fulfill department requests.
• Receive, inspect, unload, sort, and log incoming materials.
• Use computerized systems to record inventory, generate purchase orders, and maintain accurate data.
• Monitor the fuel system, issue fuel fobs, and maintain fueling equipment.
• Operate material handling equipment, including forklifts and pallet jacks.
• Conduct inventory audits and help establish minimum/maximum reorder points.
• Coordinate with departments, vendors, and contractors to ensure timely deliveries and prevent work stoppages.
• Handle returns, shipment issues, and prepare items for outgoing shipments.
• Maintain a safe, organized storeroom and ensure stock security.
• Respond to occasional emergency call-ins or odd-hour needs.

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What You Bring

• High school diploma or GED; an associate degree in business or related field is preferred.
• Valid Wisconsin driver's license; ability to obtain CDL, forklift certification, UST operator certification, and
• NIMS training after hire.
• At least one year of warehousing experience.
• Previous Experience with automotive, heavy-duty, or fleet vehicle parts, including
• familiarity with common components, systems, and parts sourcing.
• Detail-oriented with strong accuracy in handling parts and inventory.
• Strong collaboration skills across divisions and teams.
• Ability to communicate effectively and work with people from diverse backgrounds

Why Work for Us

As you take care of our city, we'll take care of you! We offer valuable benefits and perks, including:

• Health & Wellness:

• City covers 88% of the medical premium (HRA plan).

• FREE dental insurance.

• FREE life insurance.

• FREE long-term disability coverage.

• Retirement:

• Participate in Wisconsin's Retirement Fund with 7% city contribution.

• Generous Time Off:

• Up to 25 days annually to start.

• Holiday pay (up to 9 days).

• Professional Growth:

• Paid training - we invest in our employees!

• Tuition reimbursement.

• Educational bonuses for certifications/training completed on city time.

• Opportunities for advancement.

• Financial Perks:

• Student loan repayment program.

• Federal loan forgiveness.

• Annual salary increases.

• Culture & Extras:

• Paid employee recognition programs.

• Employee wellness program.

• Employee assistance program.

• Pet insurance.

• Employee events and more!

Benefits include: Time off Bank with the ability to accrue up to 25 days in one year to be used at your discretion with management approval; nine (9) paid holidays; eligibility for health insurance the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service with choice of a PPO Plan or High Deductible Health Plan (with optional participation in a Health Savings Account) - both plans are contributory and cover the employee and his/her family; fully paid dental insurance covering the employee and his/her family, with eligibility the first of the first of the month following thirty (30) days of service; a dual pension system comprised of the Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Federal Social Security (both of which are contributory); a fully paid Life Insurance Program with coverage in the amount of the employees annual salary adjusted to the next highest one thousand dollars, with the option for additional coverage; an educational reimbursement plan for the pursuit of job related courses including personal and professional training opportunities and professional organization memberships; voluntary benefit programs consisting of vision, Flexible Spending Benefits for Dependent Care and Medical Reimbursement, Section 457: Deferred Compensation, Treasury Direct Payroll Savings Plan for Savings Bonds, and other various benefits including, but not limited to, Employee Assistance Program (EAP), Employee Wellness Program, Armed Services Reserve Training, and Federal Loan Program. For more detailed benefit information click here.

• The Wisconsin Retirement Fund and Life Insurance Program benefits are provided according to plan guidelines of the State of Wisconsin Department of Employee Trust Funds.

01

Do you have a valid drivers license?

• Yes
• No

02

Do you have an acceptable driving record per City Policy (no more than two moving violations in the last 18 months and no more than three moving violations within the last 36 months; no more than one chargeable accident within the last 18 months and no more than two chargeable accidents within the past 36 months; no more than six (6) demerit points within the past 12 months; no driving under the influence (Wis. Stat. 346.63) or reckless driving (Wis. Stat. 346.62) convictions within the past five years)?

• Yes
• No

03

If you do not possess a valid Wisconsin Commercial Drivers License, Class B, C with airbrakes, are you eligible and agreeable to obtaining such within 12 months of appointment?

• Yes
• No

04

How many years of warehouse inventory experience do you have?

• None
• Less than one year
• 1 -2 years
• 2 or more years

05

Please describe any experience you have working with vehicle or equipment parts (automotive, heavy-duty, or other fleet).

06

Please state your desired starting salary.

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Employer City of West Allis

Address 7525 W. Greenfield Ave.

West Allis, Wisconsin, 53214

Phone 414-302-8270

Website http://www.westalliswi.gov/careers