Automotive Parts Technician

City of Galveston•Galveston, TX

52d•Hybrid

About The Position

Under general supervision, issues parts and supplies for the Island Transit Bus Shop. Essential duties and responsibilities may include, but are not limited to, issuing parts and supplies to mechanic staff for work orders, processing invoices and work orders, conducting inventories of parts, supplies, materials and equipment, contacting vendors to order new items or place re-orders of items, discussing the availability of parts and supplies, pricing items competitively to obtain the best price for items, maintaining various filing systems, conducting auctions of retired City units and other items, performing the pickup of parts and supplies from vendors, delivering and retrieving City units from vendors sent for maintenance and repairs, performing staff payroll processing, performing building maintenance repairs as needed, and serving as a fill-in for Fleet Service Technician staff. The role also supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior, maintaining confidentiality, and performing other duties as required or assigned. Employees may be required to work during emergencies to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public.

Requirements

High School diploma or equivalent
Three years of automotive parts processing and inventory control experience
Knowledge of City policies and procedures.
Knowledge of Principles and practices of inventory management and control.
Knowledge of Principles and practices of inventory control.
Knowledge of Proper identification of parts and the meaning of manufacturer codes.
Knowledge of Service order processing procedures.
Knowledge of Record keeping and filing systems.
Knowledge of Safety procedures and practices.
Knowledge of Personal computer and various software applications.
Skill in Handling situations requiring diplomacy, fairness, firmness and sound judgment.
Skill in Researching parts and using manufacturer manuals.
Skill in Providing efficient customer service.
Skill in Understanding and applying City policies and procedures.
Skill in Establishing and maintaining cooperative working relationships with all levels within the City.
Skill in Communicating effectively verbally and in writing.
Applicant required to possess a valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s Learners Permit with passenger endorsement within 90 days of employment.

Nice To Haves

Valid Texas Class B Commercial Driver’s License.

Responsibilities

Issues parts and supplies to mechanic staff for work orders.
Processes invoices and work orders.
Conducts inventories of parts, supplies, materials and equipment.
Contacts vendors to order new items or place re-orders of items; discusses the availability of parts and supplies; prices items competitively to obtain the best price for items.
Maintains various filing systems.
May conduct auctions of retired City units and other items.
Performs the pickup of parts and supplies from vendors.
Delivers and retrieves City units from vendors sent for maintenance and repairs.
May perform staff payroll processing.
May perform building maintenance repairs as needed.
May serve as a fill-in for Fleet Service Technician staff.
Supports the relationship between the City of Galveston and the general public by demonstrating courteous and cooperative behavior when interacting with citizens, visitors, and City staff; maintains confidentiality of work-related issues and City information; performs other duties as required or assigned.
Employees may at any time be required to work in order to provide for the safety and well-being of the general public, including the delivery and restoration of vital services, in the event of an emergency.