Technician Inventory Transportation

Reports to:Lead Inventory Coordinator

Annual Duty Days: 261 Days

Wage/Hour Status:Non-Exempt

Pay Grade:A05 8HR

Qualifications:

College hours high school diploma or GED

One year experience in both fuel and parts inventory control (preferred)

Experience with inventory management software (preferred)

Possess verbal and written comprehension skills and ability to learn new tasks

Possess understanding and use of JIT inventory management

Possess knowledge of automotive and/or diesel parts and terminology to research replacement parts needed as requested by the shop repair staff

Proficient in the use of a calculator computer and current Windows applications

Commercial Drivers License (CDL) with appropriate endorsements

Pass annual physical in accordance with state law

School Bus Driver Certification or able to obtain with six months of hire date

Negative result on drug and/or alcohol tests administered as pre-employment random post-accident and/or reasonable suspicion basis in accordance with federal law and district policy

Able to communicate in English in both written and oral

Able to read and interpret maps and routes

Able to climb in and out of all school bus emergency exits

Able to work productively with minimal supervision

Primary Purpose:

Initiate control disperse and order fuel parts and supplies for KISD. Maintain accurate inventory levels accurate parts and service repair documentation as required through data entry to the district inventory management and PM software. Conduct inventory reconciliation for the annual parts inventory audit. Support the repair effort of all vehicles. Safely drive students to and from school on a schedule assigned by the Transportation Department. Safely transport students and staff to and from district sanctioned activities. Always act in the best interest of the district the students and the community.

Major Duties and Responsibilities:

1. Maintain accurate records with regard to repair orders and all purchases within the Parts Department.
2. Monitor minimum and maximum inventory levels to provide fuel parts and supplies in a timely and consistent manner.
3. Controls the issue of all parts and supplies from the parts department.
4. Conduct inventory reconciliation throughout the year as instructed for annual inventory audit.
5. Research replacement parts as needed by use of internet and/or provided digital parts manuals.
6. Provide documentation for all parts when superseded to a part different than requested.
7. Ensures that proper purchasing procedures are maintained in accordance with the policies set forth by the Katy Independent School District.
8. Provide accurate accountability for all inventory levels supplies materials fuel and equipment.
9. Able to contact vendors for parts/supplies cost and availability.
10. Maintain a clean and orderly parts room working environment.
11. Possess the ability to work well with departmental and non-departmental personnel.
12. Possess good oral and written communication skills.
13. Provide assistance to the shop foreman in coordinating off-site repairs when requested.
14. Operate any Katy ISD school bus and related equipment in a safe and efficient manner while following all traffic laws district policies district regulations and Transportation Department regulations.
15. Other duties as assigned.

Equipment Used:

School buses emergency equipment (triangle reflectors fire extinguisher bodily fluids kit etc.) two-way radio wheelchair lift securements fuel pump cleaning equipment (sanitizer rag towel broom mop etc.). Personal Computer calculator phone lift dolly etc.

Working Conditions:

Work with frequent interruptions maintain emotional control under stress. Prolonged driving and sitting. Frequent walking standing twisting climbing stairs stooping bending grasping/squeezing wrist and shoulder flexion/extension. Repetitive hand motions moderate carrying reaching and capable of lifting 100 pounds. Work outside and inside. Working around vehicles and machinery with moving parts. Frequent exposure to extreme temperatures (both hot and cold) vehicle fumes dampness and humidity toxic chemicals environmental allergens exhaust fumes gasoline diesel fuel noise and dust. Irregular hours and occasional prolonged hours.

The foregoing statements describe the general purpose and responsibilities assigned to this job and are not an exhaustive list of all responsibilities and duties that may be assigned or skills that may be required.

Required Experience:

IC