GENERAL DESCRIPTION OF CLASS

The PARTS SUPPLY SPECIALIST I gets, stocks and dispenses parts and supplies for automobiles, trucks, heavy equipment, and machinery.

DISTINGUISHING FEATURES

This is the first level of a three-level series. Lack of coordinating daily parts supply and procurement activities distinguish this class from the higher level.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

The duties listed below are not inclusive but characteristic of the type and level of work associated with this class. Individual positions may perform all or some combination of the duties listed below as well as other related duties.

1. Stores. Receives parts and supplies shipments and compares to specifications, shipping lists and purchase orders. Checks for breakage, quantity, and back orders Assigns stock numbers, marks, and stores parts and supplies in bins or assigned locations. Sets up new locations as needed. Data enters incoming and outgoing parts or shipments in a computerized inventory control system or records data on inventory records. Tells mechanics and field crews of parts and supplies availability. Substitutes parts if original parts are not available. May initiate purchases of parts and supplies.
2. Parts/Supplies Issue. Gets orders from mechanics and field crews for parts and supplies and issues parts and supplies in person or ships them. May deliver emergency orders.

RELATIONSHIPS WITH OTHERS

The Parts Supply Specialist I has regular telephone, mail, radio, or in person contact with mechanics and field crews to get orders for parts and supplies and to give parts information. There is occasional telephone and in-person contact with vendors to order special parts or parts needed in an emergency situation.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

The Parts Supply Specialist 1 works under general supervision from a parts supply supervisor or shop superintendent who reviews work through daily observation and review of inventory reports and stock levels. Administrative Rules on supply operation procedures and policies, parts manuals, and purchasing manuals guide the work.

GENERAL INFORMATION

Positions require manual labor including stooping, bending, reaching, carrying, and climbing ladders and lifting up to 65 pounds. There is exposure to exhaust, fumes, dust and noise.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

• One year of experience in parts supply procedures, warehousing and shipping methods, and using parts manuals.