Fleet Parts Technician

City of Aurora•Aurora, CO

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The Fleet Parts Technician performs professional-level stockroom duties involving automotive, fire, and heavy equipment parts. The position ensures adequate stock of materials, parts, and supplies; contacts vendors; purchases and researches orders; processes invoices; and maintains inventory control systems. The role works with Fleet Parts team members and other City personnel to source and distribute parts and support fleet operations. This is a Variable Hour Benefit Eligible (VHBE) position. The selected candidate may work up to 40 hours per week and is eligible to elect medical, dental, and vision benefits, accrue paid time off, and receive 11 paid holidays. The hiring range is $23.74–$29.67 per hour, with salary commensurate with experience. The position is based at 13607 E Ellsworth Ave, Aurora, Colorado. Work takes place indoors in a vehicle maintenance facility, with some outdoor work and some exposure to noise, fumes, and dust. The role may require occasional use of personal equipment, such as a vehicle or cell phone, and may involve operating heavy equipment and specialty vehicles associated with the function.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
At least one year of experience in equipment stock work involving automotive, fire, light, and heavy equipment parts, including some experience with a computer-based inventory system.
Colorado driver’s license.
Knowledge of methods and procedures for acquiring, receiving, storing, and issuing parts and supplies.
Knowledge of shipping and receiving processes, including monitoring received and missing items.
Knowledge of automotive, fire, and heavy equipment parts and materials, and working knowledge of automotive, fire, heavy-duty, and other mechanical equipment.
Knowledge of ordering and controlling supplies, evaluating and estimating usage rates, storage needs, and values; inventory techniques; procurement; and inventory and warehouse practices for organizing and storing parts and materials.
Knowledge of computers and basic spreadsheet, database, and/or inventory management software.
Ability to use equipment needed to transport materials within a warehouse.
Ability to compare and copy words and numbers accurately, sort data from multiple sources, and arrange information in logical or sequential order.
Customer service, interpersonal, and problem-solving skills.
Ability to understand and interpret written material, including contracts, legal requirements, purchasing policies and procedures, technical materials, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, and tables.
Ability to compose, review, edit, and issue written materials for diverse audiences.
Strong communication skills, including the ability to manage conflict and de-escalate when necessary.
Strong memorization skills.
Ability to focus on detail and accuracy and provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced environment.
Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines with minimal supervision.
Ability to perform basic math functions and communicate orally and in writing.
Ability to lift and move objects weighing up to 100 pounds, with or without assistance.
Ability to perform frequent lifting, carrying, walking, and standing; the job may also require frequent pushing, pulling, bending, and stooping.
Clear vision to read and interpret reports and other written documents; speech and hearing sufficient to communicate with employees and citizens; and hand-eye coordination to operate a computer keyboard, carts, and movable shelving.

Responsibilities

Verify invoices and vendor charges for accuracy and process payments.
Enter requisitions into the City’s financial program to obtain purchase order numbers for payments on parts and repair services.
Respond to emails from team members and vendors, and dispatch drivers for part pickups and storeroom transfers.
Identify stock parts needed using daily reports.
Research and issue automotive, fire, and heavy equipment parts requested by fleet personnel.
Conduct immediate inventory of stock parts issued and received; accurately track, maintain, and record inventory levels, and verify or adjust levels as appropriate.
Collaborate with the Fleet Parts team to ensure parts are ordered and picked up accurately and according to priority.
Order parts through vendor websites, email, and telephone.
Maintain the security, organization, and cleanliness of the stockroom.
Maintain the inventory management system and monitor and update work orders, notifying personnel of changes.
Interpret City Master Purchase Order contract clauses, sections, and amendments to ensure correct pricing and shipping and vendor accountability.
Communicate with City team members to transfer parts from other storerooms or coordinate pickup.
Verify received orders against invoices and track received parts in the inventory management system.
Assist with training employees to identify parts and materials and perform computer functions.
Perform other related duties as assigned.
Work as essential personnel when the City declares a local emergency or disaster, if required.