Senior Parts Specialist

City of Olathe•Waynesboro, VA

1d•Onsite

About The Position

The City of Olathe is seeking a Senior Parts Specialist to support Fleet Services by managing and controlling parts room inventory for the City’s diverse fleet of vehicles and equipment. In this essential role, you will help ensure the right parts are available for scheduled maintenance and repairs by maintaining appropriate inventory levels, supporting cost-effective purchasing, and keeping system workflows accurate and timely. The Senior Parts Specialist plays an important role in supporting the vehicles and equipment that keep City services operating efficiently. Working closely with technicians, supervisors, vendors, purchasing staff, and other departments, you will help minimize downtime, maintain service levels, and contribute to safe, reliable operations across the organization. If you are organized, detail-oriented, and committed to customer service and operational excellence, this is an opportunity to make a meaningful impact in local government.

Requirements

At least five years of experience managing a vehicle and equipment parts inventory valued at more than $250,000, including acquisition and purchasing processes
Progressive experience in the acquisition of automotive and heavy truck parts
Experience using FASTER or a comparable computerized inventory or fleet management system
High school diploma or equivalent required
Valid driver’s license with a favorable driving record required
Forklift Certification and ASE P1 (Medium-Heavy Parts Specialist) and ASE P2 (Automotive Parts Specialist) certifications required within the first year of employment

Nice To Haves

Mechanical experience with both on-road and off-road equipment preferred
supplemented by specialized training in computerized inventory control systems

Responsibilities

Manage parts procurement, including locating, purchasing, receiving, issuing, and tracking parts for City vehicles and equipment
Maintain accurate and sustainable inventory levels through regular counts, documentation, and analysis to support scheduled service needs and minimize downtime
Oversee parts-related system workflows, including item requests, work order charges, purchase orders, expense reports, and warranty or backorder tracking
Coordinate with supervisors, technicians, vendors, purchasing staff, and other departments to ensure timely parts availability and cost-effective sourcing
Provide input on bid processes to support efficient and economical purchasing decisions
Keep the parts room and related work areas organized, safe, and compliant with City standards
Support Fleet Services operations during after-hours emergencies, as needed