Fleet Services Parts Technician (Warehouse Worker II)

OC Fleet Services delivers high-quality fleet management services to the County in a cost-effective and efficient manner. Fleet Services supports the County vehicle and heavy equipment fleet, including light-duty vehicles, heavy equipment, diesel-powered equipment, natural gas-powered equipment, alternative fuel assets, and specialized public safety equipment.

The Fleet Services Parts Technician (Warehouse Worker II) assigned to OC Fleet Services performs a variety of detailed warehouse, inventory, and fleet-parts support duties. The position is responsible for receiving, stocking, issuing, researching, ordering, and tracking parts and supplies used in vehicle and equipment maintenance operations. The position requires independent judgment in applying correct procedures, communicating with technicians and vendors, and using computerized inventory and fleet management systems. As a knowledgeable and customer service-orientated Parts Technician, this position ensures that the right part is provided at the right time to keep part inventories low and reduce waste within a heavy operational automotive shop.

• Maintaining an inventory of diverse automotive parts ranging from simple and easily procured parts to complex and hard to find parts
• Processing parts orders and routing the requested items to the requestor in a timely manner
• Communicating and coordinating with vendors to research and procure necessary items and solve shipping and delivery issues 
• Maintaining accurate and complete records of supplies and parts that are issued and received 
• Reduce waste by implementing and following sound inventory control practices
• Investigating inventory discrepancies to locate and correct errors
• Assist in conducting the annual inventory audit and ongoing cycle count

• Ability to research, identify, obtain, receive, stock, issue, and track vehicle and equipment parts, accessories, tools, and shop supplies
• Proficient in using fleet management information systems (FMIS), computerized inventory systems, scanners, handheld devices, email, and related software to document parts activity and inventory transactions
• Experienced in preparing requisitions, communicate with vendors, review orders, receive deliveries, process stock, and support just-in-time inventory practices
• Knowledgeable in parts warehouse management methods, including stocking, issuing, cycle count support, inventory control, returns, core tracking, and safe storage of equipment and supplies
• Capable of interpreting labels, part numbers, schematics, wire colors, shop information, vendor catalogs, order documents, and related inventory information
• Skilled in the operation of warehouse equipment, hand trucks, pallet jacks, forklifts, and light trucks as required by assignment

• Ability to interact professionally with technicians, supervisors, vendors, departments, and internal customers in a professional and courteous manner
• Adept at anticipating parts and inventory needs that affect maintenance workflow, repair timeliness, and vehicle availability
• Proven success in establishing productive working relationships with internal and external customers while maintaining accurate records and accountability

• Skilled at collaborating with technicians to identify correct parts needed for overhauling and repairing light, heavy, alternative fuel, diesel-powered, and natural gas-powered equipment and related systems
• Strong capability to exchange information accurately and concisely, both orally and in writing
• Experienced in interpreting, applying, and following oral and written instructions, policies, procedures, safety rules, and work orders
• Effective in communication with supervision, co-workers, technicians, vendors, and the public as required by assignment

• Ability to apply safe lifting practices and safe material-handling methods when moving parts, equipment, and supplies
• Competent in safely handling storage, receipt, issuance, transport, and handling of tools, parts, chemicals, and other shop-related equipment
• Proficient at recognizing and reporting safety hazards in warehouse, shop, office, and field environments
• Committed to using required safety equipment, which may include safety shoes or boots, safety glasses or face shields, gloves, hearing protection, rain attire, and other personal protective equipment

REQUIRED LICENSE

Possession of a Class C California Driver License is required before the date of appointment and while employed in this classification. Driving record must not have a citation for reckless driving or a citation related to driving under the influence of drugs or alcohol or other restrictions that negatively impact insurability. 

Special Requirements 

In some assignments, incumbents may be required to obtain and maintain a Forklift Operator certificate.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS
Human Resource Services (HRS) screens all application materials for minimum and/or desirable qualifications. After screening, applicants who meet the minimum and/or desirable qualifications will be referred to the next step in the recruitment process. All applicants will be notified via email of their status in the process.

Structured Oral Interview | SOI (Weighted 100%)
Candidates will be interviewed and rated by a panel of job knowledge experts. Each candidate's rating will be based on responses to a series of structured questions designed to elicit the candidate's qualifications for the job.
 
Based on the Department's needs, the selection procedures listed above may be modified. All candidates will be notified of any changes in the selection procedure.
 
Eligible List
Once the assessments have been completed, HRS will establish an eligible list of candidates. Candidates placed on the eligible list may be referred to a selection interview to be considered for present and future vacancies.

EMAIL NOTIFICATION
Email is the primary form of notification during the recruitment process. Please ensure your correct email address is included in our application and use only one email account.

NOTE: User accounts are established for one person only and should not be shared with another person. Multiple applications with multiple users may jeopardize your status in the recruitment process for any positions for which you apply.

Candidates will be notified regarding their status as the recruitment proceeds via email through the GovernmentJobs.com site. Please check your email folders, including spam/junk folders, and/or accept emails ending with "governmentjobs.com" and "ocgov.com." If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.

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