Truck Shop Parts Technician

Additional Considerations

Must be 18+

Job Description

Job Title: Parts Inventory Manager
Department: Traffic
FLSA: Non-Exempt

General Function

Acts as manager of the parts department; responsible for maintaining parts inventory; ensuring that the necessary parts are on hand to keep repair department operating at maximum efficiency.

Core Competencies

• Partnerships
• Growth mindset
• Results oriented
• Customer focused
• Professionalism

Reporting Relations

Accountable and Reports to: Truck Shop Manager; Assistant Truck Shop Manager
Positions that Report to you: None

Primary Duties And Responsibilities

• Maximizes use of RTA system to establish inventory levels, maintain consignment levels, tracks back ordered parts and track repair frequencies on equipment (30%)
• Maintains warranty items and files claims ensuring maximum credits on all warranty items. Reviews all scrap parts and tracks core returns and credits. (30%)
• Maintains inventory storage system, equipment, bin locations, bin number and bin tags. (20%)
• Develops internet communication with vendors, accessing on-line parts catalogs ordering and establishing consignment levels. (20%)

Secondary Duties and Responsibilities

• Covers for the manager when scheduled and on time. (Occasional)
• Covers for the manager when scheduled and on time. (Occasional)
• Covers for the manager when scheduled and on time. (Occasional)
• Covers for the manager when scheduled and on time. (Occasional)
• Covers for the manager when scheduled and on time. (Occasional)
• Covers for the manager when scheduled and on time. (Occasional)
• Covers for the manager when scheduled and on time. (Occasional)
• Covers for the manager when scheduled and on time. (Occasional)
• Covers for the manager when scheduled and on time. (Occasional)

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities And Worker Characteristics

• Solves practical problems; several abstract and concrete variables.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills, effective listening skills, experience working under pressure and setting priorities.
• Able to do Arithmetic calculations involving fractions, decimals and percentages.
• Able to interpret written work instructions; understand and follow verbal or demonstrated instructions; write identifying information; request supplies orally or in writing.

Physical Requirements

• Physically able to perform very heavy work: exerting up to 100 pounds of force occasionally, 50 pounds of force frequently and 20 pounds of force constantly to move objects.
• Visual requirements include vision from 20 inches or less to 20 feet or more with or without correction, depth perception, color vision and field of vision.
• Able to perform the following physical activities: Climbing, balancing, stooping, kneeling, crouching, crawling, reaching, standing, walking, pushing, pulling, lifting, fingering, grasping, feeling, talking, hearing and repetitive motions.

Working Conditions

• The duties of this position are performed in a repair shop setting. There is exposure to dirt, noise, temperature extremes, dampness, vibrations, equipment movement hazards, dangerous chemical or solvents, and electrical shock.
• There may be occasional travel and over time required.

Equipment Used To Perform Job

• Performs data entry of job orders and parts used on computer inventory system, phone, intercom, office equipment, pallet jack and forklift.

Confidentiality

• Works with parts pricing, accident and damage investigation.

Financial Responsibility

$100,000 or more parts inventory.
A well maintained parts inventory is essential to the efficient operation of the department. Excessive inventories as well as parts shortages directly impact labor and productivity.

Contacts

• Daily contact with truck drivers, mechanics, outside vendors, office personnel and other department employees.

Education And Experience

• High school or equivalent experience.
• Experience with automotive parts and repairs.
• Good verbal communication skills.
• Courses or technical certification in truck maintenance helpful.
• Three years of similar or related experience.