Transit Parts Specialist

Summary

Learn how Metro connects you with what matters - This position is open to all King County Employees and the general public. Are you someone who takes pride in accuracy and pays close attention to detail? Do you prioritize safety and communicate well while working as part of a team? Bring your commitment to quality and your experience in inventory or parts management to Metro’s exceptional Vehicle Maintenance team. The Transit Parts Specialist is responsible for maintaining accurate inventories of a variety of parts, equipment, and supplies that are required to support transit fleet and facility maintenance. The work involves ensuring accuracy of inventories in automated vehicle maintenance systems, resolving inventory discrepancies, verifying shipments and billing, and assisting fleet maintenance personnel by identifying and issuing required inventory items.

Job Duties

- Order, receive, inspect, store, and issue a wide variety of inventory for automotive, coach, and heavy-duty equipment repair and maintenance. - Maintain appropriate stock levels through cost-effective inventory control. - Maintain manual and automated processes to accurately maintain vehicle maintenance and inventory database systems. - Prepare, distribute, and maintain material documents. - Process all phases of inventory changes, including collecting and processing inventory for sale or salvage. - Research inventory needs, prepare and stock materials to designated locations. - Conduct periodic inventory cycle counts and spot checks. - Assist mechanics and other shop employees in identifying and obtaining required parts, components, and supplies. - Request stock transfers from other parts rooms to replenish stock. - Order special stock or supplies from outside vendors in emergencies when stock is not available internally. - Check incoming stock against slips, bills of lading, purchase orders, and delivery receipts. - Enter inventory arrivals into inventory databases. - Charge inventory items to appropriate cost centers. - Prepare appropriate storage space for incoming stock. - Load and unload shipments and stock shipments using a variety of warehouse equipment, such as forklifts and overhead cranes. - Prepare and assemble parts kits for storage and later disbursement.

Experience, Qualifications, Knowledge, Skills

- Minimum Qualifications: Experience working in a warehouse or parts room environment, including ordering, receiving, stocking, storing, and issuing parts, equipment, materials, and supplies safely, efficiently, and using a computerized inventory system. A basic knowledge of inventory best practices and demonstrated ability to effectively use an Enterprise Asset Management System. Ability to read and understand parts catalogs and technical publications written for automotive parts and/or heavy-duty diesel or truck parts. Ability to receive stock, store, and issue parts, equipment, materials, and supplies in a safe and efficient manner. Demonstrated ability to create and maintain effective work relationships and provide good customer service. - Desired Qualifications: Successful completion of the Transit Parts Specialist Workforce Development Program. Completion of a vocational warehousing and/or parts counter training program. Parts room experience in a diesel, transit coach, automotive, or marine repair industry. Demonstrate ability to effectively communicate, prioritize, and provide customer service. - Necessary Special Requirements: A valid Washington State driver's license and acceptable 5-year driving record. Must pass a post-offer, pre-employment physical examination.