Fleet Parts Specialist (Senior Warehouser -BU)

About the role

The City of Seattle is seeking a Fleet Parts Specialist (Senior Warehouser‑BU) to join a team of highly skilled professionals who ensure vehicles stay on the road for City departments. The specialist acts as a linchpin of shop operations, collaborating with mechanics, body, and metal shops to provide the right part the first time it is needed. The role requires flexibility, proactive communication, and accuracy in a fast‑moving Fleet Operations environment.

Responsibilities

• Collaborate with mechanics and other operations teams to identify parts needed for repair and maintenance.
• Utilize manufacturer and vendor resources to source specialized parts for light‑ and heavy‑duty vehicles, construction and off‑road equipment, and customized city assets.
• Proactively engage with operations supervisors to evaluate parts acquisition timing and costs.
• Develop and maintain relationships with contracted and non‑contracted vendors to ensure reliable and accurate parts supplies.
• Respond to parts requests and update special order information promptly.
• Perform routine parts management duties such as cycle counts, perpetual inventory, shipping and receiving, parts pick‑up, and deliveries.
• Create and manage purchase orders, bill parts on repair orders, and process vendor invoices.
• Work in a standardized manner as part of a team to support multiple locations.
• Lead and train other team members and support daily operations.
• Perform other independent and collaborative duties as assigned.

Qualifications

• Minimum: One (1) year of warehousing or parts experience, or equivalent education/training/experience.
• Current State of Washington driver’s license with a safe driving record.
• Ability to work any shift between 6 am–midnight.
• Desired: Experience providing excellent customer service and using sound professional judgment.
• Desired: Knowledge of vehicle and equipment parts and components.
• Desired: Experience using parts catalogs and the internet to research and obtain parts.
• Desired: Parts retail or wholesale counter experience.
• Desired: Experience working in a lead capacity.
• Desired: ASE Parts Specialist certification.

Work Environment / Physical Demands

• Ability to stand and walk for extended periods.
• Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
• Ability to handle materials containing toxic/hazardous substances.
• Full‑time onsite work in shop facilities.

Schedule

Shifts rotate between 6:00 am and midnight based on operational needs. All fleet operations personnel are part of city emergency response and must be available for overtime and on‑call schedules when needed.

Pay

The position is classified as a Senior Warehouser‑BU, civil‑service represented, FLSA non‑exempt, and eligible for overtime. The hourly rate range is $41.32 – $44.52.

Benefits

The City of Seattle offers a comprehensive benefits package, including vacation, holiday, and sick leave, as well as medical, dental, vision, life, and long‑term disability insurance for employees and their dependents. More information is available on the City’s website.

Additional Information

This position is represented by Teamsters Local 117. It is a full‑time, on‑site role in shop facilities and requires a background check, pre‑employment physical exam, and a full driving abstract upon offer of employment.