What are the responsibilities and job description for the Parts Specialist at Transportation position at Alabama State Department of Education?
POSITION TITLE: Parts Specialist
RESPONSIBLE TO: Superintendent of Education
REPORTS TO: Shop Foremen and Transportation Supervisor
QUALIFICATIONS:
- High school diploma or GED preferred
- Parts and Inventory experience
- Valid Commercial Drivers License with valid Alabama State Department of Education School Bus Driver’s Certificate – to be renewed annually or obtain all within 3 months of assuming position
- Satisfactory driving record
- Ability to communicate effectively with Shop Foremen and other Transportation staff both orally and in writing
- Develop/Maintains a working knowledge of terminology and understanding related to the position and the Transportation Department
- Such other qualifications as may be appropriate
PERFORMANCE RESPONSIBILITIES/ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS
- Enters requisitions for approvals and provides purchase order numbers for parts and services to Transportation Department vendors
- Receives parts ordered and keeps records in electronic parts inventory program
- Provides mechanics replacement parts for district buses and white fleet vehicles as needed daily
- Responsible for ordering fuel and managing fuel usage for buses and white fleet vehicles at all fuel sites in the District
- Drives vacant bus routes and transports students as needed
- Helps swap out buses and other vehicles for services/repairs
- Picks up parts from local vendors and delivers to bus garage
- Maintains professional attitude and appearance at all times; is professional and courteous at all times
- Demonstrates a cooperative attitude with Shop Foremen and other Transportation staff
- Adheres to ACBOE policies and procedures, local, state, and federal laws
- Performs other duties as assigned
JOB GOAL:
To serve as Parts Specialist in a manner which ensures efficient support for the operation of the Transportation Department and to work with the Shop Foremen in implementing the designated functions of the department.