Parts Clerk (Meadowbrook/Salt Lake)

Responsibilities

• Counts, receives, stores, issues, and performs accurate inventory system transactions of spare and replacement parts, equipment, and expendable items used in the repair or maintenance of vehicles, shops, and other departments/divisions.
• Requisitions needed parts and supplies by following UTA policies and procedures.
• Maintains inventory accuracy and proper inventory levels of parts and supplies.
• Picks and prepares stock orders for interdepartmental shipping.
• Uses computerized, electronic, and paper systems to perform essential functions.
• Participates in inventories.
• Monitors gas, diesel, oil, compressed gases and oxygen, sand, and other product tank levels.
• Maintains excellent customer service skills in interactions with mechanics, vendors, manufacturers, and UTA personnel and maintains professionalism at all times.
• Works in a dynamic, fast-paced, energetic, high customer service work environment.
• Operates necessary equipment to move inventory.
• Performs other duties as assigned by UTA from time to time which may be necessary for the efficient operation of UTA.

Qualifications

• Regular and predictable attendance required.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.
• Two years previous inventory management, inventory control, or shipping/receiving work experience.
• Previous experience with vehicle parts and ability to use electronic and paper parts manuals (preferred).
• Medium to heavy-duty transit parts experience (preferred).
• Parts certifications (preferred).
• One year experience in a customer service role providing face-to-face instructions and clarifying information with the ability to solve problems and resolve customer inquiries.
• Ability to work in a dynamic, fast-paced, energetic, high customer service environment.
• Ability to communicate with supervisors, co-workers, mechanics and maintain good interpersonal relations orally, over the radio, over the phone, and through email.
• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills.
• Passing score on standardized test administered by the Authority.
• Demonstrated reading and math comprehension.
• Demonstrated competence with computer systems and operation to include basic level skills on Internet, Outlook, Word, and Excel.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain forklift certification (narrow aisle, sit-down counter balance, order picker, overhead cranes, and low lift pallet jack) within probationary period.
• Valid Utah Driver’s License.
• Safe driver with no more than 4 moving violations in the past 3 years.
• No convictions for driving under the influence of alcohol or any drugs within the past 10 years.
• Must be able to lift 50 lbs consistently.
• Must be able to manipulate at least 80 lbs on a hard surface.
• Must be able to safely climb and work in high locations above 6 feet.
• An equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be considered (UTA reserves the right to determine equivalencies).

Pay

$23.45 per hour with guaranteed pay increases every six months for the next five years up to $29.79 per hour. Shift differential of $1.00 to $1.50 per hour depending on shift, if applicable.

Schedule

5:30 pm to 4:00 am with Thursday, Friday, and Saturday off. Shift and days off subject to change.

Benefits

• Health, dental, vision, life/AD&D, short-term and long-term disability insurance (eligible after 30 days of employment), with Flexible Spending and Dependent Care accounts.
• Health and Wellness Clinics for on-site medical care at no cost to employees, spouses, and dependent children.
• 14 days of paid time off (9 personal days and 5 vacation days); increase in paid time off with tenure.
• 10 paid holidays and two paid floating holidays per year.
• Retirement options: Pension Plan with 5-year vesting schedule and 457 Contribution Plan with immediate contributions and company matching.
• Generous tuition reimbursement for higher education (bachelor’s and master’s degrees).
• Apprenticeship programs and other training, development, and career advancement opportunities.
• Paid parental leave for birth, adoption, and child placement (after 12 months of employment).
• Free transit passes for employee, spouse, and dependent children.
• Employee assistance program (counseling, legal services, financial planning, etc.).
• UTA Well – comprehensive wellness program for employees and dependents.
• Free on-site fitness facilities and discounted membership to VASA Fitness.