Job ID  705672 

Close Date 03/05/2025 

Summary of Job: The Automotive Parts/Inventory Clerk is responsible for issuing and maintaining inventory of automotive parts for Delaware Transit Corporation¿s North District demand response and South District demand response and fixed route transit operations. Specific responsibilities include issuing replacement parts to Automotive and Service Technicians; receiving and inspecting parts and supplies, checking deliveries against purchase orders, placing items in inventory records and stock; ensuring security procedures for inventory control are strictly observed; maintaining records of fuel tank levels and preparing and submitting daily reports; and assisting in physical inventories. The incumbent may on occasion also be directed to make local purchases of items not in inventory and prepare purchase orders to maintain established inventory levels. The position reports to the Inventory Supervisor.



Skill Experience-based: . Experience-based skills required in this position include strong organizational, oral, and written communication skills. The incumbent must have experience with computerized inventory systems, as well as experience maintaining inventory records. The ability to perform basic mathematical computations is also necessary.



Skills: Knowledge-based. The Automotive Parts/Inventory Clerk must have a working knowledge of methods of organizing, maintaining and securing inventory, as well as familiarity with the parts and supplies used in the maintenance of transit vehicles.



Exercise of Discretion: The Automotive Parts/Inventory Clerk operates within the scope of well defined guidelines, policies and procedures.



Complexity: Although the function is relatively straightforward with day-to-day operations governed by established guidelines and procedures, the incumbent is required to balance the need for attention to detail in the receiving and stocking inventory with the constant demand of issuing parts and supplies.



Supervision Received: The Automotive Parts/Inventory Clerk operates under the general direction and through guidelines and procedures developed by the Inventory Supervisor.



Supervision Exercised: This position has no regular supervisory responsibility.



Scope and Impact: The Automotive Parts/Inventory Clerk=s duties have direct influence on the access to parts and materials in the defined maintenance areas. This access is directly supportive of the primary transportation mission and inventory issuance is considered critical.



Work Contacts: This position interacts primarily with personnel in the inventory/warehouse discipline, as well as personnel in the assigned maintenance areas. Some interaction may be required with vendors for parts identification and emergency pick-up. Contacts will be largely informational with little problem solving.



Working Conditions: The Automotive Parts/Inventory Clerk position generally involves work in the warehousing/inventory facility in the assigned maintenance area. The position is, however, statewide in scope, and as conditions necessitate, the incumbent may be temporarily assigned to work out of the assigned location or district. The position operates on multiple shifts that span the service day. The workdays and hours are generally regular, within the shift, although subject to periodic exception. This position requires a valid driver¿s license and the ability to lift 50 pounds.

Pay,Benefits, & Work Schedule
Pay Grade: _7_ Pay Range: $19.47/ hr
District: Kent County
Department: Transportation
Section: Operations
Classification: FT
Scheduled Hours: Varied Scheduled Days: Varied

DTC is an Equal Opportunity Employer and service provider. We consider applicants for all positions without regard to race, marital status, genetic information, color, age, religion, sex (including pregnancy), sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, housing status, disability, veteran status, or other protected class.

Accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities in all phases of the application and employment process. To request an accommodation, applicants may call (302) 760-2891. TDD users should call the Delaware Relay Service Number 1-800-232-5460 for assistance.