Why OCTA

Discover work that moves you in a dynamic and innovative setting. Be part of a team delivering Orange County’s transportation network of today and creating a vision for the future.

OCTA is the county’s transportation planning commission and public transit operator. With a focus on safety and accountability, we plan, fund, and implement countywide projects that include bus and rail transit, freeways and express lanes, rideshare, microtransit, paratransit, active transportation, and environmental programs.

We’re passionate about creating a balanced, equitable and sustainable transportation system that reflects the diverse travel needs of the county’s 34 cities and 3.2 million residents. 

Our employees rated OCTA as a top workplace in Orange County. Come join us on our mission of keeping Orange County moving.

Overview:

Under limited supervision, supports maintenance and facilities by providing parts, safety equipment, operating supplies, fuels, and lubricants.

The starting pay rate for this position is $26.48 per hour. The rate increases to $27.57 per hour after 6 months. Pay rate increases incrementally according to the union contract. Current top wage is $36.73 per hour after 60 months. 

The position will remain open until a candidate is selected.

This list is intended to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by employees within this classification and is not designed to be interpreted as an exhaustive listing of all tasks required of employees assigned to this job.

• Pulls, stages, and issues parts and supplies to mechanics.
• Performs inventory cycle counting.
• Screens and returns warrantable parts to disposition warehouse for claims.
• Conducts, provides and records fuel readings for ordering and maintaining proper fuel levels.
• Receives material from vendors or interdivisional transfers and places items in their assigned groups and proper location.
• Pulls, tags, and packages material for shipment to vendors or for interdivisional transfers.
• Creates requisitions for the purchase of material.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to high school graduation and two years’ experience in inventory control, automotive equipment parts, maintaining computerized records. APICS Certification desirable.

Special Qualifications:

A valid California Driver License and a good DMV driving record in accordance with agency standards is required.

Knowledge of:

• Material management operating systems.
• Microsoft Office software including Excel and Word.
• Inventory and warehouse practices.
• Use of computerized inventory system.
• Electric, diesel, natural and hydrogen gas engines.
• Parts identification and storage requirements, first in, first out practices.
• Expediting and following up on parts shortages.
• Use of personal computers to enhance productivity, e-mail, word processing and spreadsheets.

Ability to:

• Read and interpret parts catalogs, both online and manual copy.
• Operate a forklift and other related material handling equipment.
• Lift and transport various sizes and shapes of bus parts and equipment that may be of considerable weight, up to 75 pounds.
• Utilize a personal computer.
• Speak, read, and write the English language.
• Work different shifts at various agency locations.
• Drive a truck to one or more agency locations.
• Communicate effectively and precisely.
• Maintain accurate inventory records and reports.

Working Conditions/Physical Activities:

Inventory stockrooms operate seven days a week, twenty-four hours per day at various locations. Incumbents in this position may be required to work day, swing, or graveyard shifts, at any of the identified locations.

Compensation and Benefits:

OCTA offers an attractive compensation and benefits package. The specific features of this package include: medical, dental and vision insurance; retirement; vacation and holiday pay; life insurance; deferred compensation plan; short-term and long-term disability plans; flexible spending accounts; educational reimbursement; and ergonomic/wellness programs.

OCTA is an equal employment opportunity employer that recruits, hires, and promotes qualified people without regard to race, color, religion, creed, ancestry, national origin, age, sex, pregnancy, gender, gender identity and/or expression, sexual orientation, marital status, medical condition, disability, genetic information, military and veteran status, or other legally protected status.