RIVERSIDE TRANSIT AGENCY Parts Clerk Salary in the United States

The Riverside Transit Agency is recruiting for one vacancy in the Procurement Department. The Parts Clerk is responsible for typing, filing, recording, pulling and issuing of parts, receiving and putting parts away in stock room and assimilating data concerning the Maintenance Department, and maintaining records in the computer system as needed. Operating a forklift, using a pallet jack and dolly to transport parts.

The position is a warehouse work environment where it is typically cooler in the winter and warmer in the summer. The position works out of the Riverside and Hemet Offices. Position requires availability to work schedules that include weekends, holidays, and all shifts.  Shifts are bid on by seniority and may change based on business needs. 

Applications will be reviewed in the order received and the posting may close at any time.
 

Essential duties include but not limited to:

• Typical duties will include maintaining computer files or other stock inventory records;
• Physical parts inventory as required; CYCLE COUNTS
• Running errands to pick-up and deliver parts;
• Keeping day-to-day maintenance records current on buses and non-revenue equipment;
• Notifying Storeroom Supervisor of services due as determined from mileage records;
• Typing and filing of maintenance and purchasing matters as required by the Department
• Moving and lifting items 35 pounds or less
• Performing other duties as assigned. 

 
 

EDUCATION / EXPERIENCE
Graduation from high school or its equivalent with at least one (1) year of experience in parts inventory control required. Two years of parts inventory control experience is highly preferred.  

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATION
At the time of application:
A current, valid, and non-restricted Class C Driver's License is required. Additionally, a DMV K4 printout (issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application) must be provided with the application.  You must obtain the official K4 directly from the DMV, online history printouts are not acceptable and will result in your application being rejected. 

Your established driving history must be clear of the following: 1) any suspensions within the past five (5) years; 2) may not have more than three (3) points within the past three (3) years; 3) no two (2) point violations within the past three (3) years.
No accidents which applicant contributed to cause within 3 years from your application date
Have appeared in court as required  

Forklift certification is preferred.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Positions require availability to work schedules that include weekends, holidays, and all shifts.

Note to Internal Candidates:
 The following areas will be reviewed as part of the selection process: 

• Will be required to pass job related skills test(s). Testing may include, but is not limited to:   
  • Written test(s)
  • Oral test(s)
  • Practical test(s)
• Past year performance record will be reviewed:
  • Discipline - no more than 1 written warning within last year. Excludes accidents and attendance, which are described below.
  • Must have zero additional disciplinary actions, i.e. no:
    • Further Written Warnings
    • Final Warnings
    • Suspensions
  • Must have no more than 2 Incidents/Miss-Outs within the last 90 days.
  • Must have no more than 5 Counted Absences currently.
  • Preventable Accidents - no more than 1 written warning within the last year.
  • Performance Appraisal ratings must be at or above "Meets Standards."

Applications and driving records will be evaluated and only qualified applicants will be invited to participate in the selection process which may include: Driving record review (pass/fail), written assessment (pass/fail), and an oral interview (100% weight).  FAILURE TO PROVIDE A CURRENT DMV K4 driving history report (issued not more than 30 days prior to date of application) will disqualify your application.  The examinations will be used to assess the applicant's knowledge, skills and abilities as they relate to the position.  The selection procedures may change depending on the needs of the Agency; if such changes apply, qualified applicants will be notified prior to the administration of examinations.

The Riverside Transit Agency complies with State and Federal obligations to make reasonable accommodation for applicants and employees with disabilities. The Human Resources Department asks that it be advised of accommodation requests prior to the first test part. The provisions of this bulletin do not constitute an express or implied contract. In compliance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, the Riverside Transit Agency requires that all new employees provide documentation to establish both work authorization and identity.

***RTA IS AN EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER***