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 Driver’s 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:
- Maintain accurate records with regard to repair orders and all purchases within the Parts Department.
- Monitor minimum and maximum inventory levels to provide fuel, parts and supplies in a timely and consistent manner.
- Controls the issue of all parts and supplies from the parts department.
- Conduct inventory reconciliation throughout the year as instructed for annual inventory audit.
- Research replacement parts as needed by use of internet and/or provided digital parts manuals.
- Provide documentation for all parts when superseded to a part different than requested.
- Ensures that proper purchasing procedures are maintained in accordance with the policies set forth by the Katy Independent School District.
- Provide accurate accountability for all inventory levels, supplies, materials, fuel and equipment.
- Able to contact vendors for parts/supplies cost and availability.
- Maintain a clean and orderly parts room working environment.
- Possess the ability to work well with departmental and non-departmental personnel.
- Possess good oral and written communication skills.
- Provide assistance to the shop foreman in coordinating off-site repairs when requested.
- 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.
- 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.
