What are the responsibilities and job description for the Transit Parts Specialist position at City of Madison, WI?
General Description
Come join the Metro Team and help move Madison!
This is varied and responsible manual and clerical work in the operation of the Parts Unit of the Metro Transit Utility under the general supervision of the Transit Parts Supervisor. Employees in this class perform shipping and receiving, parts room and inventory control duties, warranty administration, and heavy physical labor in stocking parts and supplies. Employees will be assigned a variety of Parts Unit functions as necessary.
Employees may be eligible for loan forgiveness through the Public Service Loan Forgiveness Program.
Black, Indigenous, people of color, women, trans, nonbinary, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. We value the unique blend of lived experiences and diverse perspectives that comes from non-traditional education pathways and the variety of transferrable skills each candidate brings to the table. We value diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging. Even if every item on the job posting doesn’t match your experience perfectly, we encourage you to apply and share how your skills and experience can best serve our community.
Examples of Duties and Responsibilities
- Use a customized computer system to stock, monitor, and maintain inventory
- Research parts for purchasing; find alternative vendors when necessary
- File warranty claims. Obtain, inspect, and return parts. Collaborate with Finance unit
- Issue parts based on maintenance work orders
- Generate reports to track and analyze inventory
- Use electronic purchase ordering system to process parts orders
- Reconcile purchasing card and purchase order charges monthly
- Manage all incoming and outgoing freight using loading dock, pallet jacks, forklift, packing materials as necessary
- Electronically receive bulk fluids such as fuel, oil, etc.
- Aid mechanics in determining correct parts and address diagnostic questions regarding bus histories
- Keep updated facility status sheet regarding parts
- Maintain orderly stockroom
Perform related work as required.
Minimum Qualifications
- Two (2) years of experience with the following:
- Heavy truck, automotive, agricultural, construction, or similar heavy motorized equipment field
- Computerized inventory and reporting systems
- OR-
Associate's Degree in a related heavy equipment or automotive field can be substituted for one (1) year of experience.
The City of Madison strives to provide exceptional customer service to all its residents and visitors. Therefore successful candidates will have demonstrated ability to effectively work with multicultural communities.
For the complete list of the knowledge, skills, and abilities, please reference the classification specification online.
Special Requirements
Possession of a valid driver's license.
Physical Requirements:
Ability to perform heavy physical labor, including lifting up to 50 pounds, in stocking and moving parts and supplies. Ability to bend, stretch, climb up and down stairs, and walk long distances through multiple facilities. Employee may need to travel between multiple facilities and deliver/pick up parts from vendors.
