Fleet Support Inventory Technician

Imagine if you were given an opportunity to connect with others who work to keep our community the most livable and safe it can possibly be. If you would be interested in working in a very diverse repair shop, you may be a great addition to our Public Works team. Make a difference with the City of Hutchinson!

The Fleet Inventory Technician assumes responsibility for the Fleet Division parts room including monitoring the service, and repairs of specialized and light equipment/tools. In addition, this position requires the ordering and/or disposing of parts, and maintenance of the parts inventory on the computerized inventory control system.

A DAY IN THE LIFE:

1. Maintain equipment and tools in proper working order. Conduct quarterly inventory
2. Perform routine and scheduled maintenance on all special tools and shop equipment to include diagnostic and calibrating systems. (i.e., air compressor, backup generator, forklift etc.)
3. Follow proper storage, maintenance, and use techniques according to appropriate equipment manuals.
4. Responsible for acquisition, stocking and distribution of repair parts for fleet maintenance. Uses work management software to accurately record orders made, inventory levels, received goods, and issued goods for activities related to fleet maintenance.
5. Maintains working knowledge of industry supplier and vendors of commonly purchased goods. Communicates with vendors both orally and it writing as needed regarding the determination of equipment service, status of orders, and scheduling deliveries.
6. Develops and prepares work management reports such as product evaluations, usage volumes, pricing trends and inventory turnover rates.
7. Process return orders, damaged goods and warranty claims. Reconcile payment actions on returned goods and warranty claims.
8. Oversee the storage, issuance and return of tools and equipment with the Fleet Tool Room. This includes inventory, identification and issuance and return of items. Conducts daily inspection of tool room inventory providing timely reports of missing and/or non-working items. Perform rudimentary tool/equipment maintenance and calibrations.
9. Coordinate with the Fleet Superintendent on needed repair, calibration, and/or replacement of non-working items.
10. Assist with the inventory control of city fuels as assigned. Coordinate with the Fleet Superintendent to conduct onsite readings of fuel storage tank levels, inspection of fuel island dispensers and administering of fuel tank leak tests, and quality control of checks of supplied fuels.

WHAT YOU'LL NEED TO BE SUCCESSFUL:

• EDUCATION: High school diploma or GED is required. Related technical degree or college courses in a related field is preferred.
• CERTIFICATIONS: Must possess and maintain a valid Kansas Class B Driver's License (CDL) with air brake endorsement within 90 days of appointment. Underground Fuel Storage Tank A/B Certification is required within 12 months of appointment.

BENEFITS:

• Health, Dental & Vision Insurance
• Flexible Spending Accounts: Medical & Dependent Care
• Retirement: KPERS & 457 Retirement Savings Plan
• Insured Disability
• Life Insurance & Optional Voluntary Life Insurance
• Death Benefit
• Service Connected Death
• Vacation Leave, Sick Leave, Wellness Day, Floating Holidays & City
• Designated Holidays
• Employee Assistance Program
  

The City of Hutchinson employs over 400 employees that serve our community every day. City employees make Hutchinson a great place to live, work, and play. We take pride in our work and it shows. Come be a part of a workforce that makes a difference! We're always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

City of Hutchinson is an Equal Opportunity Employer that recruits and hires qualified candidates without regard to race, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, age, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, disability, or veteran status.