Parts Specialist (Second Shift)

City of Columbia•Columbia, SC

About The Position

This position assists in procuring, stocking, and maintaining inventory of parts, materials, and supplies for the Fleet Services Division, and performs routine clerical and bookkeeping work as required. The incumbent follows some procedures while deciding how or when to perform tasks, and work is reviewed regularly by a supervisor. The work is light to medium in nature. It involves walking or standing virtually all of the time and recurring exertion of 20 to 50 pounds of force, or considerable skill and speed in using fingers, hands, or limbs for tasks requiring close tolerances or accuracy. The position may involve exposure to extreme noise, dust and pollen, bright or dim light, toxic or caustic chemicals, fumes, and noxious odors. Work around heavy equipment and machinery may pose a risk of bodily harm to coworkers or others.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Two years of relevant prior experience.
Valid South Carolina Class D Driver’s License.
ASE Parts Specialist certification.
Forklift certification.
Knowledge of basic arithmetic, including addition, subtraction, multiplication, division, and calculating ratios, rates, and percentages.
Ability to compute or perform arithmetic operations using data or information.
Ability to communicate general information by speaking or signaling.
Ability to use equipment such as computers for data entry, fax machines, copiers, and telephones, with brief instruction or experience.
Ability to perform semi-routine work using procedures and address occasional problems.
Ability to read routine sentences, instructions, regulations, procedures, and work orders; write routine sentences and complete routine forms and incident reports; and speak routine sentences using proper grammar.
Ability to perform clerical, manual, or technical tasks involving a wide range of procedures and intensive understanding of a restricted field or familiarity with the functions of a unit or small division.
Ability to guide others and make frequent decisions affecting coworkers and others who depend on the service or product.
Required physical abilities include balancing, climbing, crawling, crouching, fingering, handling, hearing, kneeling, lifting, mental acuity, pulling, pushing, reaching, repetitive motion, speaking, standing, stooping, talking, visual acuity, and walking.

Responsibilities

Assist in maintaining accurate, up-to-date inventory records of Fleet Services Division parts, materials, tools, and supplies.
Procure parts needed for maintenance and repair work.
Communicate with vendors to obtain price quotes, determine parts availability, coordinate and expedite orders, and resolve billing or shipping discrepancies.
Receive goods, reconcile invoices with purchase orders, and process invoices for payment.
Organize, label, and stock parts and supplies.
Issue parts and supplies to personnel as needed.
Assist with quarterly inventory of materials in the parts room.
Maintain a clean parts room.
Attend training, workshops, meetings, and other activities to maintain or enhance job knowledge and skills.
Perform routine clerical work, including preparing reports and records, entering and retrieving computer data, copying and filing documents, answering the telephone, processing mail, and sending and retrieving faxes.
Perform other related duties as assigned.