What are the responsibilities and job description for the PARTS TECHNICIAN - 0225 position at City of Greenville, SC?
Salary
$41,288.00 - $52,312.00 Annually
Location
205 Arcadia Drive - Greenville, SC
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
01280
Department
PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION
Division
TRANSIT FLEET MAINTENANCE
Opening Date
02/17/2025
FLSA
Non-Exempt
Brief Description
Job Summary
Under regular direction and in compliance with standard operating procedures and policies, provides support to Transit Fleet Vehicle Maintenance. Researches and orders parts and machinery. Creates purchase orders (PO), assists with inventory control, and tracks part orders. Updates fuel spreadsheets to track fuel consumption, enters fuel usage in computer, orders fuel and enters new employee information. Charges out parts daily on work orders when used by technicians. Picks up ordered parts and helps deliver. Assists in creating work orders for service and tracks preventative maintenance on vehicles.
Job Duties
Essential Functions
Essential Functions
% of Time
Order Parts: Act as purchasing agent for the Public Transportation Department by procuring necessary parts, equipment, fuel, and fluids for Fleet Maintenance. Research vendors and order parts including engines, transmissions, wheelchair lift components, vehicle specific systems, and electrical components. Adhere to purchasing requirements by receiving a minimum of three quotes for purchases by selecting the lowest or best-cost vendor. Evaluate supplier quotes, references, and services to determine most desirable suppliers. Document all purchases and maintain required records for annual audits. Determine whether all purchases are fair and reasonable prior to purchase award. Deliver invoices for payment, monitor invoice for payment to ensure all accounts remain in good standing, and track the delivery of orders to ensure receipt of parts. Create PO for ordered part. Track PO for accurate delivery, code bills/invoices when parts arrive, and deliver part to Fleet Manager when part arrives. Secure parts that are needed immediately to lessen vehicle downtime. Work with vendors to have parts and supplies delivered in a timely manner. Comply with City purchasing regulations. Receive deliveries; verify invoices for price, quantity, and condition of ordered items; monitor backordered supplies, damaged parts, and parts on warranty for like-item replacement. Record deliveries into the fleet maintenance software system.
40%
Maintain Parts Inventory: Receive all part deliveries and other orders. Barcode all required items and place in appropriate storage location with assistance from Shop Foreman. Ensure all parts have been properly charged out to maintenance work orders. Inventory parts on a regular basis to ensure electronic records are accurate. Manage inventory parts exchange which includes returns for defective parts, warranty parts, and core returns. Run reports to determine parts deficiencies and order as necessary. Provide necessary inventory reports to the City’s Office of Management and Budget. Ensure Federal Transit Administration (FTA) inventory requirements are met.
30%
Maintain Fuel Inventory: Enter daily fuel data into fleet maintenance software system. Correct data entered incorrectly by employees at fuel pumps, create end of month reports for parts supervisor, track fuel use for errors for high/low usage, order and track fuel, validate Department of Health and Environmental Control (DHEC) operator log monthly. Process and ship oil samples for analysis; prepare information sheet to accompany each sample. Analyze the fuel dispensing reports for improper entry/dispensing or theft of fuel.
15%
Provide Clerical Support: Create work orders for technicians as needed, order parts, communicate with employees on work to be done on work order, answer phones, communicate with drivers on work being completed, copy/fax for technicians when needed. Complete warranty work orders into feet maintenance software system and maintain tracking throughout warranty returns. Act as back-up to the Shop Foreman by opening repair work orders; perform computer data entry of installed parts, labor hours spent, mileage, and other information to close out work orders in the computer control system. Post vehicle maintenance inspection schedule; prepare and post inspection data. Prepare and maintain statistical report for daily and monthly usage of fuel, mileage, oil, tire location, inventory, parts inventory balances, etc. Transport mechanics for pick-up or delivery of damaged or repaired vehicles.
15%
Perform other duties as assigned.
Qualifications
Job Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Under and including one (1) year of experience in inventory control, accounting, automotive parts, computer, and receiving or related experience.
Preferred Qualifications
Driver's License Requirements
- Valid South Carolina Class D Driver's License.
Performance Requirements
Knowledge of:
- Standard automotive and heavy truck parts and accessories.
- Proper use of electronic parts manuals and supply catalogs.
- Methods for organizing and storing automotive and equipment parts.
- Inventory control methods and procedures.
- Safe materials and parts handling practices.
- Invoicing and account payables.
Ability to:
- Maintain sufficient inventory levels at all times.
- Forecast and identify future supply needs.
- Update and ensure data integrity of inventory systems.
- Read papers, periodicals, journals, manuals, and policies.
- Deal with a system of real numbers; and practical application of fractions, percentages, ratios/proportions and measurement.
- Write reports, prepare business letters, summaries, meeting minutes, emails using proper format, punctuation, spelling and grammar, using all parts of speech.
- Use Veeder Root, calculator etc.
- Operate general office equipment to include scanner, printer, copier, telephone, and computer with Microsoft Office Suite.
- Utilize specialized software and systems to include inventory control system and fleet maintenance software system.
Other Information
Working Conditions
Primary Work Location: Office environment and parts warehouse.
Protective Equipment Required: None.
Environmental/Health and Safety Factors:
Occasional exposure to unpleasant environmental conditions and/or hazards. Occasional outside work. Weekly exposure to noise and vibration. Seasonal exposure to extreme temperature, wetness and/or humidity, and respiratory hazards. Rare exposure to mechanical hazards, chemical hazards, electrical hazards, and fire hazards.
Physical Demands:
Continuously requires walking, reaching, handling/grasping, vision, and hearing. Frequently requires standing, lifting, carrying, sitting, pushing/pulling, bending, crouching and stooping, fine dexterity, and twisting. Occasionally requires balancing, climbing, kneeling and talking. Medium strength demands include exerting 20-50 pounds occasionally, exerting up to 10- 20 pounds frequently, or exerting up to 10 pounds constantly.
Mental Demands:
Frequently requires frequent change of tasks, performing multiple tasks simultaneously, working closely with others as part of a team, and tedious or exacting work. Occasionally requires time pressures, emergency situations, and noisy/distracting environment. Rarely requires irregular schedule/overtime.
Americans with Disabilities Act Compliance
The City of Greenville is an Equal Opportunity Employer. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential job duty satisfactorily. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform essential job functions. Prospective and current employees should contact Human Resources to request an ADA accommodation.
Disclaimer
The above information on this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification. It is not designed to contain or be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, and qualifications required of employees assigned to this job.
HEALTH INSURANCE
The City offers the following health insurance options to eligible employees:
- Medical
- Dental
- Vision
- Basic Term Life
- Employee Supplemental Life
- Spouse Term Life
- Child Term Life
- Short Term Disability (STD)
- Long Term Disability (LTD)
- Voluntary Benefits (Critical Illness, Accident, Hospital Care, etc.)
LEAVE & HOLIDAY BENEFITS
- General Leave is earned/accrued biweekly by all regular, full-time and permanent part-time employees as a percentage of normal work hours.
- The City of Greenville observes 11 paid holidays.
The City is a member of the South Carolina State (SCRS) and Police Officers (PORS) defined benefit Retirement Systems.
AWARDS & RECOGNITION
- Employee Recognition & Awards Program (ER&A)
- Employee Service Awards
- Longevity Bonus
- Worker's Compensation
- Deferred Compensation
- Flexible Spending Accounts (FSA)
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Employer
City of Greenville (SC)
Address
206 S. Main St
Greenville, South Carolina, 29601
Phone
864-467-4530
Website
https://jobs.greenvillesc.gov
Salary : $41,288 - $52,312
