Fleet Parts Worker chez Bozeman, City of (MT), MT

About the Department

The City of Bozeman is now accepting applications for a Fleet Parts Worker to support our Vehicle Maintenance Team through the managing of requisitions, purchasing, inventory, and distribution of automotive and heavy-duty parts, tools, and supplies. The Fleet Parts Worker will also coordinate the City of Bozeman’s waste oil and antifreeze collection program while ensuring compliance and efficiency. 

• Researches, orders, and purchases parts; oils, and lubricants; equipment and tools; supplies and services for automotive and heavy equipment fleet repairs;
• Assists the public with the process for disposing used waste oil and recycling of antifreeze;
• Contacts appropriate parties to make arrangements for waste oil and antifreeze collection;
• Maintains accurate records of used waste oil and antifreeze disposed of;
• Enters vehicle maintenance repair order forms;
• Prepares invoices for payment;
• Prepares annual waste oil reports;
• Prepares and prints vehicle maintenance reports;
• Conducts periodic inventories and determines stock needs;
• Coordinates, prepares, and returns parts and equipment to vendors;
• Perform miscellaneous shop clean-up tasks including but not limited to, sweeping floors, washing vehicles, washing various vehicle parts, and cleaning mechanic work bench areas;
• Clean, organize, and check out shop tools and supplies;
• Perform general computer work and other administrative duties as assigned;
• Assist mechanics with equipment servicing and repair as needed such as charging vehicle batteries and jump starting vehicles;
• Observes safe work methods and makes appropriate use of related safety equipment as required;
• Maintains work areas in a clean and orderly condition, including securing equipment at the close of the work day;
• Keeps immediate supervisor and designated others fully and accurately informed concerning work progress, including present and potential work problems and suggestions for new or improved ways of addressing such problems;
• Attends meetings, conferences, workshops, and training sessions and reviews publications and audiovisual materials to become and remain current on the principles, practices, and new developments in assigned work areas;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Communicates and coordinates regularly with appropriate others to maximize the effectiveness and efficiency of interdepartmental operations and activities;
• Performs other duties consistent with the role and function of this classification.

Position Duties

• High School Diploma or GED; and
• Some (1 year) of experience in automotive, record keeping, or related maintenance experience; or,
• Any equivalent combination of experience and training which provides the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work.

Minimum Qualifications

• Knowledge of various oils, chemicals, and parts used in automotive and heavy equipment;
• Knowledge of basic safety principles and practices for working in a shop environment;
• Knowledge of repair order procedures;
• Knowledge of modern office procedures and equipment;
• Knowledge of inventory management, including receiving, inspecting, and recording shipments and maintaining accurate inventory levels through regular counts and audits;
• Some knowledge of vehicle maintenance;
• Some knowledge of or ability to quickly learn the overall functions, duties and responsibilities of assigned Departments/divisions;
• Ability to distinguish between anti-freeze, petroleum products, solvent degreasers, and household chemicals;
• Ability to communicate effectively with others, both orally and in writing, using both technical and non-technical language;
• Ability to interact with the public in a professional manner while providing accurate information and a high level of customer service;
• Ability to read, interpret, understand, and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures, and instructions;
• Ability to operate a personal computer using standard and/or customized software applications;
• Ability to perform a variety of duties with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of work;
• Ingenuity and inventiveness in the performance of assigned tasks;
• Consistently performs assignments in accordance with the City’s Core Values of Integrity, Leadership, Service and Teamwork.

Other Qualifications

• Must possess a valid Driver’s License upon hire and obtain a Montana Class D Driver’s License within 60 days of employment;
• Must possess a Forklift Operator certification or obtain within 90 days of hire;

• Offers for employment are conditional upon satisfactory responses to a criminal background check.