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                                                                                                                               PAY RANGE: 10

FLEET STORES WORKER

GENERAL DEFINITION

            This is full performance stores work receiving, storing, issuing and ordering materials, automotive, marine parts, supplies and a variety of items for the Office of Fleet Management.  Employees perform a storekeeping function in a Fleet departmental stores area. Work involves medium to heavy physical effort and may entail unpleasant working conditions.  Employees are supervised by a Fleet Stores Supervisor.

ALLOCATING FACTORS:  (The following conditions must be met for a position to be allocated to this class.)

· These positions must be located in the Office of Fleet Management

· Employees in this position must perform shipping, receiving, and delivery functions for Fleet automotive items and equipment.

TYPICAL EXAMPLES OF WORK (ILLUSTRATIVE ONLY)

Ordering, Receiving, and Storing Inventory

• Receives and stores automotive parts and materials in a Fleet storeroom
• Unloads and receives items for storage or distribution;
• Visually inspects, unpacks, counts, and verifies all assigned storeroom delivery items for invoice accuracies and damages
• Monitors and tracks stock levels
• Orders materials, equipment, parts and supplies
• Completes the work order billing and tracking process for unit down orders and issues the item(s) to the requester
• Completes the tracking and barcode labeling process for regular stock items
• Checks prices, fills and files requisitions for principally assigned storeroom(s) as required
• Contacts vendors to expedite deliveries
• Performs physical inventory counts
• Compiles information in a computerized system that measures minimum and maximum item storage levels   
• Confers with maintenance staff in relation to parts needed
• Prepares cost estimates of parts
• Keeps storeroom area clean and stores received items in designated areas
• Maintains the security of the stockroom and/or warehouse
• Accounts for and keeps a computerized log of all items on order, on shelves, and in transit to other shop units for future reference and for reports compiled by Fleet Stores Supervisors

Shipping Inventory

• Picks up and delivers Fleet automotive items and equipment as needed
• Identifies parts requested using diagrams, schematics, parts manuals and catalogs, or by accessing inventory, parts data or other information through the use of a computer terminal
• May use fork lifts, electric or manually controlled hand trucks, dollies, or relative elevator equipment in the receipt, issuance, transport or removal of parts and materials
• Identifies automotive parts and equipment materials through the use of catalogs, vendor listings, or computer systems
• May perform duties under the supervision of stores or non-stores supervisory personnel
• May be responsible for performing Fleet Stores Worker job duties at multiple storerooms and shops designated as Tier II, III and IV
• Schedules and returns damaged or incorrect items to vendors
• Drives city owned vehicles to and from vendors and Fleet sites for parts pick-ups and drop-offs
• Places orders for materials, parts and equipment
• Performs related work as required

REQUIRED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

KNOWLEDGE OF:

• principles and practices of receiving, storing and issuing materials, supplies and equipment
• the repair of techniques for the types of vehicles in the city fleet of vehicles
• the use of a variety of materials, automotive related parts, and supplies
• automotive shop, parts manuals and automotive parts catalogs and the methods and procedures involved in taking inventory
• purchase and requisition procedures
• basic computer data entry and retrieval techniques

ABILITY TO:

• read and understand parts and supplies manuals
• make varied arithmetic calculations with speed and accuracy
• maintain and prepare records of materials received, ordered, and issued
• learn the operation of a fork lift truck and other stores moving equipment if required by work assignment
• learn to operate and utilize specialized inventory software systems
• read and understand diagrams and schematic blueprints
• lift and move heavy objects
• carry out oral and written instructions

MINIMUM ACCEPTABLE TRAINING AND EXPERIENCE (The following statement represents the minimum training and experience standards which will be used to admit or reject applicants for tests.  Applications submitted by candidates for this class will be reviewed based on training and experience requirements as approved on 12/10.)

EDUCATION

• Completion of the twelfth school grade.

AND
EXPERIENCE

• Two years of experience receiving, storing, issuing or ordering automotive or truck equipment, materials, parts and supplies in a computerized parts inventory environment.

NOTE:  Current certification by the National Institute for Automotive Service Excellence (ASE) in the automotive parts specialty area may be substituted for the general experience requirement.

PHYSICAL AND MEDICAL REQUIREMENTS

• Ability to physically perform the duties and to work in the environmental conditions required of a position in this class.

LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS, AND/OR CERTIFICATES

• Possession of a valid proper class motor vehicle operator's license issued by the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania prior to appointment and during tenure of employment as a Fleet Stores Worker if required by work assignment.

Class Established:

CSC – 11/10

Ad. Board – 12/10

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