Parts Specialist (48276)

Parts Specialist
City of Covington, Kentucky
Department/Division: Public Works - Fleet Maintenance
Location: 1730 Russell Street
Hours: Full-Time, 7am to 3pm
Rate of Pay: $24.03 per hour

SUMMARY:

The Parts Specialist manages automotive and heavy-duty diesel inventories. The Parts Specialist will optimize inventory levels, process orders efficiently, and maintain an organized warehouse environment to ensure timely repairs and minimize vehicle downtime.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: These tasks are typical for this position and may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Utilize Electronic Parts Catalogs (EPC), VIN (Vehicle Identification Number) decoding software, and traditional technical manuals to precisely identify matching components.
• Perform various daily operational tasks, such as preparing new, core, and warranty merchandise returns to be shipped to the distribution center, assist with monthly stock adjustments, and inventory cycle counts.
• Receive, unpack, inspect, and log incoming shipments and verify packing slips against physical inventory to ensure accuracy.
• Maintain organized parts shelving, label bins accurately, participate in regular cycle counts, and annual physical inventory audits.
• Place special orders for non-stock or back-ordered items with manufacturers or aftermarket distributors; track shipping updates and notify customers upon arrival.
• Manage the return of defective or incorrect parts and process core exchanges properly.
• Provide parts timely to mechanics to minimize vehicle downtime.
• Handle all phone, email, and counter inquiries.
• Other duties as assigned. 

PERFORMANCE STANDARDS:

Employees at all levels are expected to work effectively together to meet the needs of the community and the organization through work behaviors demonstrating the City’s values.  Employees are also expected to lead by example and demonstrate the highest level of ethics.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES: 

None.

QUALIFICATIONS: 

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE:

• High school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent is required.
• 1–2 years of experience working in automotive or diesel parts sales/management.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS:

• Possess and maintain a valid driver’s license.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

• Expert-level capability in navigating proprietary factory parts software, such as Snap-on EPC, OE connection, and aftermarket systems.
• Strong understanding of heavy-duty diesel and automotive mechanics.
• Excellent customer service skills and a collaborative team attitude.
• Strong organizational and time management skills needed to meet deadlines.
• Ability to work accurately with strong attention to detail.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality.
• Ability to prepare and maintain accurate and concise records and reports.

LANGUAGE SKILLS: 

Ability to read, analyze, and interpret general business periodicals, professional journals, technical procedures, or governmental regulations. Ability to write reports, business correspondence, and procedure manuals. Ability to effectively present information and respond to questions from groups of managers, clients, customers, and the general public.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS:

Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rates, ratios, and percentages and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY:

Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS:

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee frequently is required to talk or hear, sit, use hands to finger, handle, or feel, reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to stand, walk, and stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 50 (Fifty) pounds. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 100 (One Hundred) pounds.

WORK ENVIRONMENT:

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is typically in a warehouse environment. The employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts, fumes and other airborne particles, toxic or caustic chemicals, and outside weather conditions. The noise level in the work environment is usually moderate to loud. 

TRAVEL:

Travel is minimal (approximately 5%) and consists mostly of local travel with potential overnight travel for conferences in and out of state.

POSITION TYPE/EXPECTED HOURS OF WORK:

This is a full-time position. Days and hours of work are Monday through Friday, 7:00 a.m. – 3:00 p.m. Evening, weekend and work hour adjustments may be required as job duties demand.

EEO STATEMENT:

The City of Covington is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We are committed to creating a diverse and inclusive workforce that reflects the rich variety of perspectives, backgrounds, and experiences in our community. We encourage individuals from all walks of life to apply and proudly provide equal employment opportunities to all applicants, regardless of race, color, sex (including gender, sexual orientation, and gender identity), religion, national origin, age, disability, or any other protected characteristic.

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