Fleet Parts Specialist

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please see: https://idahoworks.gov/jobs/2621408

## General Summary

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The Fleet Parts Specialist is responsible for coordinating parts and

supplies necessary for fleet maintenance, repairs, and vehicle builds.

Key duties include researching and purchasing parts, receiving

deliveries, maintaining inventory, issuing materials to technicians, and

verifying purchasing and invoice records. This role serves a diverse

fleet, encompassing passenger vehicles, trucks, heavy equipment,

off-road vehicles, watercraft, and motorcycles. Collaboration with

technicians, shop personnel, and vendors is essential to ensure timely

access to the correct parts, minimize repair delays, and uphold accurate

inventory and expense records.

## Essential Functions

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• Coordinate daily parts operations, including purchasing, receiving,
  
  

stocking, and issuing of materials;

• Research and identify correct parts using various resources and
  
  

assist technicians with parts needs;

• Monitor outstanding orders and communicate expected delivery dates,
  
  

resolve sourcing issues;

• Conduct inventory counts and maintain accurate records of parts
  
  

usage and transactions;

• Ensure compliance with safety procedures while contributing to an
  
  

organized and efficient parts storage area;

• Proven experience in parts operations or a related field;
• Strong analytical and problem-solving skills with attention to
  
  

detail;

• Proficient in inventory management software and Microsoft Office
  
  

Suite;

• Excellent communication skills, with the ability to collaborate
  
  

effectively with technical teams;

• Forklift certification or willingness to obtain it, along with a
  
  

commitment to workplace safety;

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• Perform other duties as assigned.
  
  

## Job Requirements

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• Must be at least 18 years of age;
• High school diploma or equivalent;
• Four years of experience in automotive or equipment parts
  
  

operations, including at least two years of purchasing-related

experience;

• Must possess or be able to obtain ASE Parts Specialist
  
  

certifications: P1 Medium/Heavy Truck Parts Specialist and P2

Automobile Parts Specialist within one year of hire or within two

ASE testing cycles;

• Must complete employer-required forklift training and operator
  
  

qualification within two years of hire and before independently

operating applicable equipment;

• Knowledge of automotive and equipment parts, purchasing practices,
  
  

and inventory procedures;

• Strong attention to detail when entering data, assigning parts
  
  

costs, reviewing invoices, and maintaining records;

• Strong organizational skills and the ability to manage competing
  
  

requests and changing priorities;

• Clear and professional communication skills;
• Commitment to dependable service, responsible use of resources, safe
  
  

work practices, and continuous improvement;

• Ability to accurately identify and source parts for multiple vehicle
  
  

and equipment types;

• Ability to use inventory and purchasing information to recognize
  
  

usage trends, shortages, and discrepancies;

• Ability to work independently, resolve routine problems, and follow
  
  

assignments through to completion.

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**PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS**

• Additional coursework or training in purchasing, business
  
  

administration, inventory management, or a related field;

• Experience with FASTER fleet management software;
• Experience with RepairLink or comparable electronic parts sourcing
  
  

systems;

• Experience working with electronic parts catalogs and computerized
  
  

inventory systems ;

• Experience purchasing parts for fleet, municipal, commercial,
  
  

heavy-duty, or equipment operations;

• Proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, Excel, and other standard
  
  

office applications.

**OTHER REQUIREMENTS**

• Must appear before an oral board and successfully complete a
  
  

polygraph, credit check, and background investigation;

• Must possess and maintain a valid drivers license;
• This position has been designated safety sensitive and therefore the
  
  

incumbent is subject to random drug testing.

## Work Environment & Physical Demands

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• Work is performed in an office, outdoors, and vehicle repair shop
  
  

where it may be drafty, noisy and fumes from vehicles are usually

present;

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