Fleet Services - Parts Warehouse Worker I/II

GENERAL DESCRIPTION

Under general supervision, to perform a variety of manual and inventory recordkeeping related tasks in operation of the City supply and parts warehouse and to purchase parts and other supplies.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

The Parts/Warehouse Worker I exercises no supervision.

The Parts/Warehouse Worker II exercises technical and functional supervision over lower-level staff.

IMPORTANT AND ESSENTIAL DUTIES

Parts/Warehouse Worker I/II

Organize and inventory stock.

Issue and deliver parts, supplies, and equipment requested by City mechanics and customers.

Order, receive, stock, and inspect supplies, parts, and equipment.

Obtain parts and supplies from vendors.

Use computer workstation and fleet software to input parts and to process work orders for vehicles needing service and repair.

Maintain records, code invoices on receipt and issuance of automotive and truck parts and supplies.

Assist in preparing yearly agreements with suppliers for parts, additives, and supplies.

Answer telephone to take requests for emergency repairs and provide information to customers.  

On a daily and routine basis, the position is required to operate City owned light vehicles to deliver and pick up parts.

Parts/Warehouse Worker II

Coordinate, monitor, and participate in the work of Parts/Warehouse Workers. 

Schedule and direct cycle inventories of stock; prepare related reports.

Identify and contact vendors to compare costs of supplies on a regular basis.

Order and purchase supplies based on cost comparisons, process related purchase requisitions.

OTHER JOB RELATED DUTIES

Maintain inventory control.

Keep the warehouse work area clean and organized.

Issue supplies and tools to mechanics and other workers.

Perform other job related duties and responsibilities as assigned. 

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of:

Recordkeeping, inventory, and purchasing procedures.

Safe driving principles and practices.

Skill to:

Operate computer equipment and other office machines.

Operate a two-way radio and hand truck (dolly).

Operate a motor vehicle safely, including a ½-ton pick-up.

Operate forklift when required to unload supplies.

Ability to:

Update inventory records and perform simple mathematical computations.

Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted in the course of work, both internally and externally.

Follow and embrace the City of Abilene Core Values – Respect, Integrity, Service Above Self, and Excellence in All We Do.

Perform as a team member in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Parts/Warehouse Worker II

Lead and manage a team in a manner that accomplishes the Division’s mission and treats team members with dignity, courtesy, and respect.

Experience and Training Guidelines:

For positions with more than one level, all listed requirements at the lower levels are required at the higher levels. Any combination equivalent to experience and training to provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities may be qualifying. Knowledge, skills, and abilities may be obtained through:

Parts/Warehouse Worker I

Experience:

Previous experience in recordkeeping, inventory, and/or purchasing procedures is required.

Education/Training:

A high school diploma or GED is required.

License or Certificate:

A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required. 

Parts/Warehouse Worker II

Experience:

Two (2) years of experience in recordkeeping, inventory, and/or purchasing procedures as a Parts/Warehouse Worker I or an equivalent position is required.

Education/Training:

An ASE Certification as a Parts Specialist is preferred.

License or Certificate:

A valid Texas driver’s license; the ability to obtain one within ninety (90) days of employment, or a military waiver is required. 

Special Requirements:

Essential duties require the following physical skills and work environment:

Bloodborne Pathogens training and HazCom training are required within sixty (60) days of employment.

Exposure to noise.

Ability to travel to different sites.

Considered Essential Personnel in the event that City office closures and reports to work as assigned by the Director

With or without accommodation, the “X” indicates the overall strength demand of the position during a typical workday:

___     Sedentary – lifting of no more than 10 pounds

___     Light – lifting no more than 20 pounds; carrying up to 10 pounds

_X_     Medium – lifting no more than 50 pounds; carrying up to 25 pounds

___     Heavy – lifting no more than 100 pounds; carrying up to 50 pounds

___     Very Heavy – team lifting over 100 pounds; carrying more than 50 pounds

Physical Demand Codes:  The following describes whether or not the position is expected to exert the physical demands listed during a typical workday as well as the overall frequency of the task:

Codes for how often:

N         =          No

E         =          Extensive (100 – 70% of the time)

M         =          Moderate (60 – 30% of the time)

I           =          Infrequent (20 – 10% of the time)

A         =          Almost Never (<10% of the time)

Code / Task

_E_     Standing

_M__  Sitting

_M_    Walking

_M_    Lifting

_M_    Carrying

_M_    Pushing/Pulling

_I__    Overhead Work

_M_    Fine Dexterity

_I_       Kneeling

_I__    Crouching

_I__    Crawling

_M__  Bending

_I__    Twisting

_M__  Climbing

_I__    Balancing

_E__   Vision

_E__   Hearing

_M__  Talking

_M__  Other:  Exposure to cold, heat, noise, outdoors, chemicals, mechanical hazards, and electrical hazards.