DEPT OF TRANSPORTATION

Address: 2225 S. 22ND AVENUE
PHOENIX, AZ 85009

Salary: $47,635.02 - $57,635.02 

Anticipated Salary: $52,635.02

Grade: 18

Closing Date: 11/26/2024

This position is responsible for overseeing the daily operations of the parts department, which includes maintaining accurate records of parts inventory, ordering and receiving parts for a wide variety of light/medium/heavy duty vehicle & equipment while doing so in accordance with State Procurement Laws as well as ADOT policies and procedures. This position must also ensure that the parts department meets the quality and safety standards of ADOT and the industry.

Model ADOT values through leading, coaching and developing problem solvers to implement and sustain a continuous improvement culture. Leaders are accountable, transparent, and communicative as they foster an inclusive, diverse, and safe environment.

We offer weekends off with 13 days paid vacation, 10 paid holidays, excellent benefits including health, dental & vision plans, employee assistance program, educational assistance, career stability and a culture that values opportunity for growth and professional development where your skills will be recognized and rewarded!

This position is eligible to participate in the ASE Stipend Pay Program, employees can earn up to $8,400 a year with qualifying certifications. We reimburse 100% of the cost for passed tests and offer training assistance!

Uniforms provided to shop employees at no charge and are eligible to participate in the Safety-toe Shoe reimbursement program (100% of cost up to $250.00 every other calendar year)

Work Hours: Monday through Friday 6:00am to 2:30pm

Anticipated hiring salary is $52,635 annually, with a potential to earn up to $61,035 ASE Master Parts Professional status is obtained.

Supervise, plan, schedule, and direct the workflow of subordinates to help meet the maintenance missions of the Equipment Shop. Verify ordered and received parts/supplies are in compliance with Procurement Laws and Regulations ensuring proper buying practices and vendor compliance to contracts term/conditions.

Oversee purchasing, receiving, issuing, inventorying, and distribution (delivery) processes. Initiates the purchase and payment of parts and services to support the maintenance and repair of the State fleet.

Open/close and monitor maintenance work orders input into the Fleet Focus Management System and ensure accurate parts/supplies requests/cost data into the Fleet Focus Management System.

Operate a state vehicle for pick-up and delivery of parts/supplies as needed or as directed. Load/unload cargo on/off trucks. Operate vehicle/truck lift forklift vehicle, pallet jacks and drum lifts as required.

Other duties as assigned as related to the position.

Knowledge:
- Safe work practices in parts/warehouse.
- Local/state/national/ suppliers, jobbers and vendors
- OSHA and State Safety.
- Regulations/Policies pertaining to Parts/Warehouse Operations.
- Procurement laws, rules and regulations.
- ADOT and ADOA personnel policies and procedures.
- Fleet Focus Vehicle Management program.
- Makes, models, and parts information of variety of automotive, light/medium/heavy duty vehicle/equipment construction equipment, and specialized road maintenance parts.

Skill:
- Written and oral communication.
- Leading, Supervising Automotive Parts Personnel with respect ADOA's/ADOT's Human Resources Policies.
- Training Automotive Parts Personnel.
- Problem identification, solving and analytical processes
- Accounting and mathematics.
- Technical equipment, such as computer programs, Microsoft Word, Excel, Powerpoints, Google Workspace, label printers, fax and copy machines.
- Inputting parts/cost data into Fleet Focus.
- Obtain/Using EMS Reports and other data collection reports.
- Interpreting budget and performance reports.
- Identifying/implementing/enforcing safe work practices for parts/warehouse department employees.

Ability:
- Determine/maintain appropriate shop parts/supplies inventories based on past usage/projected needs.
- Review/audit work order requests, invoices, and other parts/supply related documents, and P-Card Program within the Parts Department.
- Monitor the parts department workflow and assign work to employees daily or as necessary.
- Establish/maintain effective working relationships with employees, management, customers and vendors.
- Operate a variety of department warehouse equipment, vehicles and forklift.
- Properly Load/unload and secure cargo for vehicle transport.
- Lift/push/pull up to 50 lbs and pass a physical exam.
- Ability to coach and develop employees, including continuous improvement practices and principles.

Five years of experience in the automotive, light, medium, heavy duty, construction vehicle/equipment parts industry and three years supervisory experience in managing an Automotive and/or Heavy-Duty Parts Department.
ASE (Automotive Service Excellence) Parts Certification is highly preferred.

This position requires driving or the use of a vehicle as an essential function of the job and the following requirements apply. Any employee operating a motor vehicle on State business must possess and retain a current, valid class-appropriate driver’s license, complete all required training, and successfully pass all necessary driver’s license record checks. The license must be current, unexpired, and neither revoked nor suspended. Employees who drive on state business are subject to driver’s license record checks, must maintain acceptable driving records, and must complete all required driver training. An employee who operates a personally owned vehicle on state business shall maintain the statutorily required liability insurance (see Arizona Administrative Code (A.A.C.) R2-10-207.11).

All newly hired State employees are subject to and must successfully complete the Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify).

The Arizona Department of Administration offers a comprehensive benefits package to include:
• Sick leave
• Vacation with 10 paid holidays per year
• Paid Parental Leave-Up to 12 weeks per year paid leave for newborn or newly-placed foster/adopted child (pilot program).
• Health and dental insurance
• Retirement plan
• Life insurance and long-term disability insurance
• Optional employee benefits include short-term disability insurance, deferred compensation plans, and supplemental life insurance

Learn more about the Paid Parental Leave pilot program here. For a complete list of benefits provided by The State of Arizona, please visit our benefits page

Mandatory participation in the Arizona Retirement System (ASRS) is required.

The State of Arizona is an Equal Opportunity/Reasonable Accommodation Employer. Persons with a disability may request a reasonable accommodation such as a sign language interpreter or an alternative format by calling (602) 712-8188. Requests should be made as early as possible to allow sufficient time to arrange the accommodation. ADOT is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer.