Fleet Parts Specialist

sjgov•Stockton, CA

20h•Onsite

About The Position

The San Joaquin County Public Works - Fleet Services Division is recruiting to fill one full-time Fleet Parts Specialist vacancy and to establish an eligible list which may be used to fill future vacancies. Potential new hires into this classification are required to successfully pass a pre-employment background investigation as a condition of employment. Final appointment cannot be made unless the eligible has successfully completed the background process. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of an application. A completed application must be postmarked or received online by the final filing deadline. All correspondences relating to this recruitment will be delivered via e-mail. The e-mail account used will be the one provided on your employment application during time of submittal. Please be sure to check your e-mail often for updates. If you do not have an e-mail account on file, Human Resources will send you correspondences via US Mail.

Requirements

One year of experience performing the duties equivalent in level to the class of Fleet Parts Specialist Trainee in San Joaquin County.
Two years of experience receiving, issuing, storing, and maintaining an inventory of heavy equipment and automotive parts and related accessories in a large automotive parts warehouse or distribution center.
Possession of a valid California driver’s license.

Nice To Haves

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 and apply computer applications to departmental functions; automotive parts and equipment suppliers and vendors; basic research and filing techniques and operation of standard equipment; safe methods of lifting heavy objects and performing manual tasks and machinery related to fleet services.
Read, understand, and interpret shop manuals and parts lists; read and interpret parts specifications; utilize standard office procedures and equipment; operate personal computer systems and general office computer software; communicate effectively both orally and in writing; work with others and lift and move heavy objects.
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.

Responsibilities

Researches, orders and receives automotive and truck parts, supplies and equipment; answers telephone inquiries on item status, price and description for County fleet services.
Inspects 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.
Maintains continuous contact with inventory suppliers and vendors; researches and locates resources for non-standard parts and special equipment and determines the appropriateness and/or feasibility of substituting on the basis of knowledge of interchangeability of such parts.
Issues and distributes parts and supplies to garage, shops and other County facilities as needed; determines availability of parts and estimates delivery time.
Monitors 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.
Checks receipts against purchase orders to ensure accuracy and completeness of items.
Verifies and validates requests for specifications; prepares purchase orders for supplies.
May operate forklift as required.
May lead and train others.

Benefits

Choice of three health plans: Kaiser Plan, Select Plan, and Premier Plan (employees pay a portion of the premium). Dependent coverage is also available.
Choice of two dental plans: Delta Dental and United Health Care-Select Managed Care Direct Compensation Plan (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Vision coverage through Vision Service Plan (VSP) (no cost for employee only coverage). Dependent coverage is available at the employee’s expense.
Life insurance coverage provided by the County, with amounts varying based on years of continuous service ($1,000 to $10,000). Employees may purchase additional term life insurance.
125 Flexible Benefits Plan allowing pre-tax dollars for health-related expenses and dependent care costs.
County Retirement Plan covered by the County Retirement Law of 1937.
Deferred Compensation plan under Section 457 of the IRS code (annual contribution limits apply, with options for individuals age 50 or older and Roth IRA).
Vacation accrual based on years of service (10 days/year up to 3 years, 15 days after 3 years, 20 days after 10 years, 23 days after 20 years).
14 paid holidays each year.
12 working days of sick leave annually with unlimited accumulation.
Sick leave incentive: eight hours administrative leave if leave balance equals at least one-half of the cumulative amount eligible to accrue and employee is on payroll for the entire calendar year.
3 days of paid bereavement leave for the death of a qualifying family member, with 2 additional days for the death of an employee’s spouse, domestic partner, parent or child.
Merit Salary Increase: New employees receive the starting salary, eligible for merit increase to the next step after 52 weeks (2080 hours) on each step.
Educational Reimbursement Program: Up to $850 per fiscal year for career-related coursework, or up to $1600 per fiscal year for approved four-year college/university academic programs.
Parking Supplemental Downtown Stockton: County contributes up to $20 per pay period for employees who pay for parking in the Downtown Core Area.
School Activities: Employees may take up to 40 hours per year (not more than 8 hours per month) to participate in their children’s school activities.