Fleets Services Parts Technician

   

The City of Tacoma, Public Works Fleet Services Division, is recruiting for the position of Fleet Services Parts Technician.
 
As part of Facilities Management, Fleet Services supports the City of Tacoma's transportation requirements by managing a safe, efficient, cost effective diversified fleet of vehicles and construction equipment, including solid waste and landfill equipment.
 
 Fleet Services maintain two efficient maintenance shops:

• The Fleet Operations facility is the maintenance shop for the City's vehicles and equipment.
   
• The Fleet Annex shop, located at the City's solid waste facility, maintains the heavy-duty refuse fleet.

Fleet Services Parts Technicians locate and procure parts and services for Fleet Services, assuring that the items meet predetermined specifications and standards; maintain workable inventory levels for Fleet Services storeroom.

Our ideal candidate for this position is a person who has exceptional attention to detail, is an outstanding team player, has experience providing stellar customer service skills, maintains a positive and enthusiastic work presence and who can be relied on to be proactive and effective in inventory control and maintenance.
 

Essential Duties:

• Locate and procure parts and services for the City of Tacoma Fleet Services storeroom and fleet equipment; contact local vendors and compare price, availability and quality of merchandise.
• Initiate and process orders for parts and services; maintain adequate levels of inventory; establish stock levels and reorder parts.
• Inspect received items for damage or defects; accept or reject goods according to established guidelines.
• Determine future fleet parts inventory and maintain perpetual inventory system; provide inventory control information to the Manager and Accounting as required.
• Process special orders for parts or single source items as needed.
• Compile and maintain records and reports including purchasing history of stock items.
• Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel.
• Oversee the maintenance of the storeroom to assure a clean, orderly and secure operation.
• Issue requested parts to Fleet Service personnel; prepare and maintain various lists.
• Locate and procure various parts and supplies for other City of Tacoma departments as required and authorized.
• Maintain a computerized inventory control program. Perform related duties as assigned.

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:
Fleet services environment; subject to noise and fumes.

Work Shifts vary: Monday – Friday day shift and Monday – Friday swing shift.  Occasional overtime, Saturday work, and holiday work required. 

Offices are closed Christmas, New Years, Thanksgiving, and Fourth of July.    
 

City of Tacoma Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion
Tacoma's diversity is its greatest asset. Tacoma embraces its multi-cultural and multi-ethnic character. Communities of color and immigrant communities are fundamental to Tacoma's entrepreneurial spirit, workforce, and long-term success. In Tacoma, equity and empowerment are top priorities, meaning that all Tacoma residents must have equitable opportunities to reach their full potential and share in the benefits of community progress.  One of our goals is for the City of Tacoma workforce to reflect the community it serves. We actively work to eliminate racial and other disparities and welcome candidates with diverse backgrounds and/or multicultural skill sets and experiences. Our goal is for Tacoma to be an inclusive and equitable place to live, work, and play. 

An equivalent combination to:

Graduation from high school

AND

Two (2) years of experience involving inventory control and purchase of parts and supplies in an automotive or distribution facility.


LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State driver's license

DESIRED QUALIFICATION:
Experience in SAP is desired
Experience in a fleet, automotive, heavy-duty truck/equipment, or distribution facilityKNOWLEDGE

• Vehicle and heavy duty equipment parts and equipment.
• Methods and procedures used in fleet services storeroom.
• Record-keeping techniques.
• Oral and written communications skills.
• Telephone techniques and etiquette.
• Interpersonal skills using tact, patience and courtesy.
• Proper methods of storing equipment, materials and supplies.
• Principles of organization and providing work direction.
• Business math.

SKILLS:

• Learn public procurement procedures.
• Maintain stock control systems, physical inventory and determination of minimum and maximum stock levels.
• Read and understand parts catalogs and related documents.
• Verify that quality of merchandise conforms to prescribed specifications.
• Communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Maintain accurate and up-to-date records.
• Establish and maintain cooperative and effective working relationships with others.
• Add, subtract, multiply and divide quickly and accurately.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Meet schedules and time lines.
• Operate a computer terminal and business programs.
• Work independently with little direction.
• Train and provide work direction to others.
• Read and interpret computer print-outs.

To be considered for this opportunity: 
Interested individuals must complete the online application and attach a detailed resume and cover letter that includes major responsibilities and accomplishments related to this position.

Candidates who are eligible for Veteran's Preference scoring criteria must attach a copy of their DD-214 member copy 4, (proof of military discharge form) at time of application, to be eligible for review for Veteran's Preference, with redacted birth date and social security numbers.

Examination Process: 
This is a competitive selection process. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will have Supplemental Questions #7-10 scored as the Experience and Training Test for this position.  It is the responsibility of the applicants to adequately describe all pertinent experience and training. Please make sure you read the questions and provide complete informative answers.  DO NOT respond with "see resume" in lieu of answering these questions; this will result in a failing score.  

Applicants must pass with a minimum score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on the Eligible List for interview and hiring consideration. 

Per City of Tacoma Personnel Management Policy #170, the City of Tacoma is a drug-free work environment.  Appointment is subject to successful completion of a background check, pre-employment medical exam including drug screen, and a physical ability test.

This position is covered by a Labor Agreement between the City of Tacoma and Local Union 120 WSCCCE. New employees must successfully complete a nine-month probationary period prior to obtaining permanent status in this classification.


WHY WORK FOR THE CITY?

The City of Tacoma offers a generous program of employee benefits:

• Outstanding working conditions and an exceptional quality-of-life environment.
• Medical coverage for eligible employees, spouses and dependents, including children up to age 26.
• Vision care with VSP for employees and eligible dependents enrolled in the Regence PPO medical plan with vision benefits.
• Dental coverage for eligible employees and their elected dependents, including dependent children up to the age of 26.
• Deferred compensation allowing tax-deferred savings as authorized under Section 457 of the IRS Code.
• Personal time off.
• Paid holidays.
• A great pension plan.

Our City:
With a population of over 215,000, Tacoma is the second largest city in the Puget Sound region, gracing the shores of Commencement Bay. We are a diverse, progressive, international city that serves as a gateway to the Pacific Rim and the rest of the world. Named one of the most livable areas in the country by Livability.com, Tacoma and the surrounding area is a playground for outdoor and maritime enthusiasts. Our businesses are vibrant, our parks are beautiful, our schools are exceptional and our housing is affordable.

When you work for the City of Tacoma you'll have the opportunity to enjoy a healthy work/life balance, the potential for flexible work schedules (with some job classifications), continuing education programs, leadership pathways, wellness incentives and a total rewards benefits program. We welcome you to take a look at our website and discover how the City of Tacoma can make your next career move part of our combined destiny: 
http://www.cityoftacoma.org/   
http://www.traveltacoma.com/ 
http://www.cityoftacoma.org/newhires

The City of Tacoma believes that each employee makes a significant contribution to our success. This job description is designed to outline primary duties, qualifications and job scope. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.
 

Communication from the City of Tacoma:
We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from cityoftacoma.org and/or governmentjobs.com must be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

In order for your application materials to be considered, all information must be submitted by the closing date and time listed on this job announcement.

For assistance with the NEOGOV application process, or questions regarding this job announcement, please call Human Resources at (253) 591.5400 before 4:00 pm of the closing date of the job announcement.

Salary : $33 - $37