Fleets Services Parts Technician

Position Description

This advertisement is to create a list that will be used to fill Fleet Services Parts Technician vacancies for the City of Tacoma and Tacoma Public Utilities for a period of one year. You will play a crucial role in ensuring your department is always ready to respond and serve its citizen by managing the procurement and inventory of parts and services for fleet equipment. The job classification of Fleet Services Parts Technician is classified and represented by WSCCE Local 120.

As part of Fleet Services, the Parts Technician supports the City of Tacoma's transportation requirements by managing a safe, efficient, cost-effective, and diversified fleet of vehicles and construction equipment, including solid waste and landfill equipment, fire apparatus, and power, water, and rail equipment. Our ideal candidate for this position is a person who has exceptional attention to detail, is an outstanding team player, has experience providing stellar customer service skills, maintains a positive and enthusiastic work presence, and who can be relied on to be proactive and effective in inventory control and maintenance. If you are passionate about making a difference in our community, apply today and become a part of our team!

Tacoma Fire Department: We protect people, property, and the environment, and professionally and compassionately serve the community. The Fire & Marine Shop is the primary maintenance shop for Tacoma Fire’s apparatus and equipment.

Public Works Department: We provide essential public services by designing, building, maintaining, and preserving public infrastructure that enhances the quality of life for the people of Tacoma in a fair, responsive, sustainable, and equitable manner. The Fleet Operations facility is the primary maintenance shop for the City's vehicles and equipment. The Fleet Annex shop, located at the City's solid waste facility, maintains the heavy-duty refuse fleet.
Tacoma Power: We provide electric, water, and rail service to the city of Tacoma, Fircrest, University Place, Fife, parts of Steilacoom, Lakewood, Joint Base Lewis-McChord and unincorporated Pierce County as far south as Roy.

Key Responsibilities:

• Locate and procure parts and services for the City of Tacoma Fleet Services storeroom and fleet equipment; contact local vendors and compare price, availability and quality of merchandise.
• Initiate and process orders for parts and services; maintain adequate levels of inventory; establish stock levels and reorder parts.
• Inspect received items for damage or defects; accept or reject goods according to established guidelines.
• Determine future fleet parts inventory and maintain perpetual inventory system; provide inventory control information to the Manager and Accounting as required.
• Process special orders for parts or single source items as needed.
• Compile and maintain records and reports including purchasing history of stock items.
• Train and provide work direction to assigned personnel.
• Oversee the maintenance of the storeroom to assure a clean, orderly and secure operation.
• Issue requested parts to Fleet Service personnel; prepare and maintain various lists.
• Locate and procure various parts and supplies for other City of Tacoma departments as required and authorized.
• Maintain a computerized inventory control program. Perform related duties as assigned.

Pay Details:
Hourly Rate: $36.09 - $39.78

Qualifications

An equivalent combination to :

Graduation from high school

AND

Two (2) years of experience involving inventory control and purchase of parts and supplies in an automotive or distribution facility .

LICENSES, CERTIFICATES AND OTHER REQUIREMENTS
A valid Washington State driver's license

Knowledge & Skills

• Knowledge of vehicle and heavy-duty equipment parts and storage procedures
• Inventory control and stock management, including physical inventory and stock level maintenance
• Oral and written communication, including interpreting and following directions
• Interpersonal skills and the ability to work cooperatively with others
• Basic business math and computer skills (including use of terminals and interpreting print-outs)
• Understanding of procurement procedures and quality verification of goods
• Ability to work independently, meet schedules, and provide direction or training to others

Selection Process & Supplemental Information

City of Tacoma’s Commitment to Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion

At the City of Tacoma, we're on a mission to make our workforce as diverse and inclusive as the community we serve. We're committed to eliminating racial and other disparities, and we actively seek out candidates from a wide range of backgrounds and cultures. Join our team at the City of Tacoma and help us build a more vibrant, inclusive, and equitable community for all.

The City of Tacoma believes that diversity of thought, background, and experience contributes to our success and innovation. If you’re passionate about this role and our mission, we encourage you to apply. If you have a less traditional background, we want to hear about your transferrable skills and experience. We value a variety of perspectives and are excited to see what you bring to the table.

The Community
Tacoma is centrally located just 32 miles south of the city of Seattle and 31 miles north of the state capital, Olympia. The City of Tacoma is also home to the Port of Tacoma, which is among the largest container ports in the United States. Like most cities in the northwest, Tacoma is surrounded by beautiful nature, offering residents many opportunities for outdoor adventures.

Largely suburban in nature with a small, but dense, urban core, Tacoma is home to numerous institutes of higher learning that attract students from across the country. The University of Washington Tacoma, Pacific Lutheran University, University of Puget Sound, a satellite campus of the Evergreen State College, three community/technical colleges, and several trade and business schools are within Tacoma's geographic area. Downtown's Cultural District is the site of the Washington State History Museum, Museum of Glass, the Tacoma Art Museum, and America's Car Museum.

With its affordable housing and distinctive neighborhoods and business districts, the city has been recognized numerous times as a best city to live in the nation. To see a few of the great things Tacoma has to offer, view this YouTube Video!

View this exciting video to learn more about the City of Tacoma: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2n5MWl8KFvI

Application Process

Interested individuals should apply online by completing the application and attaching a resume and cover letter by the closing date and time listed on the job announcement. Applications received without attaching the required materials may not progress in the selection process.
If you are a veteran and would like to be considered for veteran's preference points, please attach a copy of your DD214 to your application.

Get Assistance

For assistance with the application process or questions regarding this job announcement please contact the Human Resources office at (253) 591-5400 by 4:00 p.m. of the closing date of the job announcement.

For technical difficulties using the NEOGOV system, call the applicant support line at 1-855-524-5627 between 6:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. Pacific Standard Time. This will allow us to assist you before the job announcement closes.

Communication with the City of Tacoma

We primarily communicate via email during the application process. Emails from Tacoma.gov and/or governmentjobs.com should be placed on your safe domain list to ensure that you receive notifications in a timely manner. As a precaution, you may also want to check your junk email folders.

The City of Tacoma provides excellent medical, dental and vision plans for the whole family; paid holidays and paid leave; participation in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System (alternate plan for Police/Fire); continuing education and advancement opportunities and a growing variety of City-sponsored health and wellness opportunities and incentives.

Medical Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Dental Coverage: For eligible employees and their families, including domestic partners and dependent children age26 or younger.

Vision Coverage: For eligible employees and their eligible dependents.

Paid Leave: City employees are entitled to received paid holidays, sick/vacation leave or personal time off (PTO), depending upon union affiliation and appointment type.

Insurance Plans: Employees are covered by a long-term disability plan. Short-term and expanded long-term disability insurance plans are also available to employees. The State Industrial Insurance Act also covers employees.

Deferred Compensation: Income can be set aside on a pretax basis and invested for supplementation of normal retirement income.

Retirement: All employees of the City, except members of the Police and Fire services, Tacoma Rail and certain project employees, are included in the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System. Information on the Tacoma Employees' Retirement System can be found at www.cityoftacoma.org or by calling (253) 502-8200.

Other Employment Information

Direct Deposit: Employees are paid on a bi-weekly schedule by direct deposit.

Salary Increases: Based on satisfactory job performance, the City provides for a regular progression of salary increases for most classifications according to the salary schedule.

Union Affiliation: Many job classifications are covered by union security provisions which require union membership, dues, or payment of equivalent service fees.

Note: The provisions of this job announcement do not constitute an expressed or implied contract. Any provision contained herein may be modified and/or revoked without notice.

Closing Date/Time: 8/8/2025 5:00 PM Pacific

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