Parts Technician

Primary Purpose:

Maintain parts/supply room for assigned transportation department. Purchase, stock, distribute, and maintain inventory of parts, supplies, and materials for repairing and maintaining district vehicles.

Qualifications:

Education/Certification:

High School Diploma or GED

Special Knowledge Skills:

Effective communication skills

Knowledge of basic accounting and inventory record keeping

Knowledge of purchasing procedures, preferred

Ability to use personal computer and automated inventory system

Ability to understand and execute verbal and written instructions

Experience:

Preferred - Three years experience in inventory parts management

Major Responsibilities and Duties:

• Locate and requisition all parts, materials, and supplies needed for vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Assists Shop Foreman in maintaining accurate records of all fuel used and order or requisition fuel.
• Contact vendors to check on availability of parts and supplies.
• Work cooperatively with purchasing department to develop specifications, sources, availability, pricing, shipping, and receiving of parts, equipment, and supplies needs for vehicle repair and maintenance.
• Ensure parts catalogs and order books are current.
• Maintain parts and supply inventory and initiate purchase orders to maintain established inventory levels.
• Collaborate and maintain a positive working relationship with vendors and shop personnel.
• Create and maintain all physical and electronic records and files required, including computerized parts and supplies inventory.
• Pick up parts order or arrange for delivery.
• Assist with loading and unloading delivery trucks.
• Open crates and other containers, unpack items received, and inspect for damage and defects.
• Receive deliveries and verify accuracy of shipments by counting, weighing, or measuring and comparing size, weight, description, and coded numbers with information on invoice or packing slip and purchase orders; record any discrepancies or damage.
• Verify pricing of parts and supplies complies with state contracts and obtain price quotes for special orders and repairs.
• Detect and resolve problems with incorrect orders, invoices, and shipments.
• Follow established safety procedures and techniques to perform job duties including lifting, climbing, etc.
• Maintain clean and orderly parts/supply room and equipment.
• Perform monthly inventory audits and account for discrepancies.

Supervisory Responsibility:

None

Equipment Used:

Personal computer, telephone, printer, calculator, copier, fax machine, and hand tools.

Working Conditions:

Mental Demands/Physical Demands/Environmental Factors:

Tools/Equipment Used: Standard office equipment including personal computer and peripherals

Posture: Prolonged sitting; occasional bending/stooping, pushing/pulling, twisting, standing, climbing, bending, kneeling and reaching

Motion: Frequent walking, repetitive hand motions including frequent keyboarding and use of mouse; occasional reaching

Lifting: Occasional light lifting and carrying (less than 15 pounds)

Environment: May work prolonged or irregular hours; occasional districtwide travel. Regular exposure to dampness and humidity, extreme temperatures, toxic chemicals, exhaust fumes, gasoline and diesel fuel.

Mental Demands: Work with frequent interruptions; maintain emotional control under stress

Occasional districtwide and statewide travel; frequent prolonged and irregular hours.