CITY OF SALISBURY

 

PARTS TECHNICIAN

 

DEFINITION

 

To perform responsible parts and stockroom duties in the receipt, storage and issuance of City garage parts and supplies; and to maintain current, accurate parts inventory records.

 

SUPERVISION RECEIVED AND EXERCISED

 

Receives general supervision from the Parts Manager.

 

Exercises no supervision.

 

EXAMPLES OF DUTIES – Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:

 

Perform data input to maintain parts inventory control. 

 

Receive and properly store parts and supplies.

 

Issue and complete purchase orders for parts ordered to meet emergency needs.

 

Maintain awareness of parts inventory and stock levels of specific parts and supplies.

 

Complete work orders and price all parts.

 

Unload and stock parts received.

 

Respond to special parts requests from other City departments.

 

Conduct regular inventory checks on all parts and materials in stock.

 

Confer with salesmen regarding parts and supplies as needed.

 

QUALIFICATIONS

 

            Knowledge of:

 

Basic procedures for maintaining stock records and any related paperwork.

 

Methods and procedures of stock control.

 

            Inventory lists including cost of items purchased.

 

            New parts and equipment needs.
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            Basic parts and equipment needs.

 

            Basic mathematical principles.

 

Operational characteristics and applications of data processing equipment.

 

            Ability to:

 

            Prepare and maintain accurate and complete stock records.

 

            Analyze parts needs in given mechanical operations.

 

Prioritize and respond to service demands efficiently and effectively.

 

Communicate clearly and concisely, both orally and in writing.

 

Operate an adding machine, computer, typewriter and other office equipment.

 

            Understand and follow oral and written instructions.

 

Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contact in the course of work.

 

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS

 

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel or operate objects, tools, or controls; and reach with hands and arms. The employee is occasionally required to climb or balance; stoop, kneel, crouch, or crawl.

 

The employee is occasionally required to walk, sit and talk or hear. The employee must frequently lift and/or move up to 25 pounds, and occasionally lift weights up to 100 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, color vision, and the ability to adjust focus.

 

EDUCATION, EXPERIENCE AND TRAINING

 

Any combination of education, experience and training that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying.  A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:

 


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            Experience:

 

One year of responsible stock control/stockroom operations experience, preferably in an automotive and/or truck and equipment parts department.

 

            Training:

 

Preferably supplemented by courses or training in stock control records, procedures and general stockroom operations.

 

LICENSE OR CERTIFICATE

 

Possession of, or the ability to obtain, a valid North Carolina Commercial Driver’s License.  Possession of, or the ability to obtain, an ASE Parts Certification.