Parts Technician

Description

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Position Overview

The Parts Clerk is responsible for maintaining parts storage areas and ensuring the availability of parts for the Fleet Maintenance Department by procuring supplies in a timely and cost effective manner while maintaining compliance with all local, state and federal regulations and company policies and procedures.

• Full benefits package available the 1st of the month following 60 days
• Flexible scheduling available
• Paid training leading to a CDL
• No CDL experience necessary
• Weekly Pay Periods
• Make a difference in student/passenger lives every day.
  
  
  

Specific Responsibilities

• Order supplies, parts and equipment necessary for Fleet Maintenance operations.
• Generate purchase orders in computer system.
• Receive incoming deliveries in a timely manner and with accuracy by verifying against purchase orders.
• Receive invoice information into electronic maintenance systems.
• Routine follow up on parts on back order with vendors.
• Communicate with Fleet Maintenance staff to coordinate and supply necessary materials needed for daily operations.
• Communicate with vendors for supply orders.
• Monitor inventory levels.
• Use of company passenger vehicles to procure supplies as needed.
• Participate in all company training programs.
• Performs other duties as assigned.
  
  
  

Requirements

Specific Requirements

• Meet all general qualifications for employment.
• High School Diploma or GED required.
• Meet company and state standards for driving record check and maintain a good driving record.
• Meet company, state, and school district standards for criminal history check.
• Pass physical examination.
• Pass drug and alcohol screening.
  
  
  

Specific Experience And Qualifications

• Possess general experience that provides the necessary knowledge, skills and abilities for this position.
• Possess strong knowledge of inventory management.
• Possess a solid understanding of inventory-related best practices.
• Demonstrate strong organizational and housekeeping skills by keeping parts storage and counters organized in a detailed manner, clean and uncluttered.
• Demonstrate proficient data entry and general computer skills.
• Ability to work independently and demonstrate self-motivation.
• Possess basic knowledge of vehicle parts, maintenance and repairs.
• Ability to effectively utilize parts manuals and manufacturers build sheets.
• Possess strong written and verbal communication skills.
• Demonstrate professional communication with all vendors and Dean staff members.
• Demonstrate a professional appearance.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends and/or holidays which includes full availability during Michigan State Police inspections.
• Additional skills may be required to perform additional task(s) specific to work location, department or line of business.
  
  
  

Physical Requirements

• Ability to perform physical requirements of the job including but not limited to: standing, sitting, lifting, pushing, pulling, squatting, bending, kneeling and prolonged physical exertions.
• Ability to routinely lift up to 75 pounds with or without assistance.