Transportation Parts Technician

Please be aware if offered a job in the following position it will be contingent on passing a physical.

This position is 8 hours per day - 260 days per year.

Purpose Statement: The job of Transportation Parts Technician is done for the purpose/s of ensuring that services are provided in an efficient and effective manner; maintaining required inventory levels; ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders; verifying stock and identifying losses; and verifying that all purchasing policies are maintained within the Transportation Department. This job reports to Transportation Shop Manager.

Essential Functions

• Conducts physical inventories for the purpose of verifying stock and identifying losses.
• Coordinates pick up and disposal of hazardous materials for the purpose of meeting federal, state and district regulations.
• Distributes stock for the purpose of providing service workers with their needed supplies.
• Monitors and processes department data (e.g. maintenance schedules, fuel purchases, department schedules, general documentation, etc.) for the purpose of ensuring efficient and effective department functioning and documenting reference information.
• Prepares a variety of documents (e.g. purchase orders, work orders, , usage, department schedules, warranties, etc.) for the purpose of providing necessary information.
• Procures equipment, supplies and materials (e.g. vehicle parts, creepers, sponges, etc.) for the purpose of maintaining availability of required items and proper storage in the facilities.
• Receives stock and nonstock items for the purpose of ensuring specifications, quantity and quality of orders are correct.
• Responds to inquires form a variety of parties for the purpose of responding to problems and providing solutions or directing to appropriate department personnel.
• Stocks equipment and supplies for the purpose of maintaining required inventory supply levels.

Other Function

• Assists other personnel, as may be required, for the purpose of ensuring an efficient and effective work environment.
• Performs the functions of a Bus Driver for the purpose of meeting student transportation needs.

Job Requirements: Minimum Qualifications

Skills, Knowledge and Abilities

SKILLS are required to perform multiple tasks with a need to occasionally upgrade skills in order to meet changing job conditions. Specific skill based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: adhering to safety practices; operating equipment used in department; and preparing and maintaining accurate records.

KNOWLEDGE is required to perform basic math, including calculations using fractions, percents, and/or ratios; read a variety of manuals, write documents following prescribed formats, and/or present information to others; and understand complex, multi-step written and oral instructions. Specific knowledge based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: safety practices and procedures.

ABILITY is required to schedule a number of activities, meetings, and/or events; gather, collate, and/or classify data; and consider a number of factors when using equipment. Flexibility is required to work with others in a wide variety of circumstances; work with data utilizing defined but different processes; and operate equipment using a variety of standardized methods. Ability is also required to work with a wide diversity of individuals; work with data of varied types and/or purposes; and utilize a variety of types of job-related equipment. Problem solving is required to analyze

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issues and create action plans. Problem solving with data requires independent interpretation of guidelines; and problem solving with equipment is moderate. Specific ability based competencies required to satisfactorily perform the functions of the job include: working with detailed information/data; and meeting deadlines and schedules.

Responsibility

Responsibilities include: working under limited supervision following standardized practices and/or methods; leading, guiding, and/or coordinating others; utilization of some resources from other work units may be required to perform the job''s functions. There is some opportunity to impact the organization's services.

Work Environment

The usual and customary methods of performing the job''s functions require the following physical demands: occasional lifting, carrying, pushing, and/or pulling, some climbing and balancing, some stooping, kneeling, crouching, and/or crawling and significant fine finger dexterity. Generally the job requires 50% sitting, 25% walking, and 25% standing. The job is performed under minimal temperature variations and in a generally hazard free

environment.

Experience: Job related experience is required.

Education: High school diploma or equivalent.

Required Testing

Federal DOT Physical

Pre-Employment Drug Screen

Random Drug/Alcohol Screening

Certificates and Licenses

CDL Type B Driver's License w/PS endorsement (Training Provided)

CPR/First Aid Certificate (by assignment)

Evidence of Insurability

Continuing Educ. / Training

Six hours annual training required by WY DOT

Maintain evidence of insurability

Clearances

Criminal Justice Fingerprint/Background Clearance