Senior Fleet Parts Specialist - Equipment & Fleet Management (Civil Service)

City of Dallas

2d•$22 - $25

About The Position

The Senior Fleet Parts Specialist leads, assists, and participates in the activities of workers engaged in ordering, issuing, receiving, storing, inventorying, and delivering automotive-related materials to support efficient operation of a fleet storeroom, warehouse, or yard. The position plans and coordinates lower-level fleet parts specialists, supports parts management and customer service using mechanical knowledge, and maintains inventory controls and accurate records. It also processes orders and requisitions, reviews purchasing documents, demonstrates safe and proper storeroom practices, resolves materials-related complaints, and recommends procedural changes.

Requirements

High school diploma or GED.
Three years of automotive or heavy-duty parts inventory control experience, including researching parts catalogues, creating delivery orders, and parts identification.
Six months of lead work or supervisory responsibilities.
Valid driver's license with a good driving record.
Must obtain Forklift Certification within six months of the probationary period.
Knowledge of storekeeping and inventory systems, methods, procedures, or computerized tracking systems.
Knowledge of purchasing principles, quality controls, and material quantities needed for inventory systems.
Knowledge of supply room methods and practices.
Ability to keep routine supply room records.
Ability to lift and carry heavy items.
Ability to read, write, and speak English and perform simple math.
Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to use technically oriented parts catalogs and reference manuals.
Ability to communicate effectively verbally and in writing.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.

Responsibilities

Plan, schedule, and coordinate lower-level fleet parts specialists and participate in ordering, receiving, shipping, unpacking, inspecting, storing, issuing, and delivering automotive goods, supplies, equipment, and materials.
Provide mechanical knowledge to support customer service and parts management.
Monitor inventory, maintain accurate records and reports, and support internal controls and accountability.
Use a computerized inventory tracking system to maintain stock levels and quantities.
Oversee emergency repair orders and process orders for supplies and materials.
Process requisitions and price agreement orders to maintain inventory levels.
Review purchase orders, price agreements, direct pay orders, and office services orders for accuracy.
Inspect operations and demonstrate proper accounting, receiving, storing, issuing, and safety methods to lower-level storekeepers.
Identify and dispose of obsolete inventory according to municipal controls.
Resolve complaints and materials-related problems involving departmental employees, customers, and vendors.
Recommend changes to storeroom and warehouse policies and procedures.
Perform other work as needed or assigned.