Under immediate supervision, learns routine technical work in ordering, receiving, issuing,
and stocking of automotive and heavy equipment parts; learns how to maintain
inventory; and does related or other work as required in accordance with Rule
3, Section 3 of the Civil Service Rules.
CLASS CHARACTERISTICS
This
is the entry/trainee level in the Fleet Parts Specialist series. Incumbents of this class are trained to
order, receive, and issue parts for both automotive and heavy equipment and
learn how to process and maintain an accurate inventory control system. As experience is gained, incumbents are
expected to perform duties more independently.
TYPICAL DUTIES
Learns how to research, order, and
receive automotive and truck parts, supplies and equipment; answer telephone
inquiries on item status, price and description for County fleet services.
Learns and assists on how to inspect
parts, supplies and equipment for quality, quantity and correctness; verifies
and checks items received against parts catalogs and manufacturer’s
identification model or parts number.
Learns how to maintain continuous
contact with inventory suppliers and vendors; researches and locates resources
for non-standard parts and special equipment.
Learns how to maintain and update
vendor lists in order to determine the appropriate source for parts, tools and
equipment.
Learns how to monitor stock levels and
updates inventory records or status of items; maintains inventory of items by performing
routine physical inventory; maintains manual and computerized records, files
and reports of stock received and issued.
Assists with checking incoming
deliveries to determine if any are damaged, if the quantities are correct, and
if the quality meets specifications.
Learns how to collect specifications
and prepare purchase orders for supplies.
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Experience:
One year of experience that included ordering, purchasing, receiving,
storing, issuing, or maintaining automotive parts, equipment, accessories or supplies.
License:
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.
KNOWLEDGE
Wide
variety of parts used in fleet services; basic principles of inventory
requisition and control; automotive parts, equipment, accessories, and tools
used in vehicle repair and maintenance; vehicle repair and maintenance
procedures and terminology; stock and inventory control records; record-keeping
systems; techniques of receiving, storing and issuing supplies; personal
computer systems and general office computer software; automotive parts and
equipment suppliers and vendors; basic research and filing techniques and
operation of standard equipment; safe methods of lifting heavy objects.
ABILITY
Read,
understand, and interpret shop manuals and parts lists; read and interpret
parts specifications; utilize standard office procedures and equipment; operate
computers and related software and apply computer
applications to departmental functions; communicate effectively, both orally and in writing; establish effective working relationships with others.
PHYSICAL/MENTAL REQUIREMENTS
Mobility –
ability to sit or stand for long periods, move about an office, reach above and
below desk or counter level including overhead lifting; Lifting – regular lifting of parts, equipment and
supplies weighing up to 70 pounds; regular carrying of parts, equipment and
supplies weighing up to 50 pounds; Visual
– ability to read paperwork and computer screens; good overall vision, color perception, depth perception;
frequent reading and close-up work; normal hand and eye coordination; good
field of vision/peripheral; Dexterity - frequent holding, reaching; grasping;
frequent repetitive motion; frequent writing; Hearing/Talking – frequent
hearing of normal speech; occasional hearing/talking on the telephone, talking
in person; Emotional/Psychological
– occasional
public contact; frequent ability to make decisions and concentrate,
working alone; occasional exposure to hazardous materials; occasional dealing with
emergency situations; Special Requirements –may require working
overtime, weekends, nights and holidays; occasional travel; Environmental
– frequent exposure to dust, grease, oil, various chemicals, fumes, and
noise associated with working in repair shop environment in the motor vehicle
industry.
San Joaquin County complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and, upon request, will consider reasonable accommodations to enable individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions.