About this role
If you are committed to public service, enjoy collaborating with others, share our values and have a desire to learn and grow, join The City of Calgary. City employees deliver the services, run the programs and operate the facilities which make a difference in our community. We support work-life balance, promote physical and psychological safety, and offer competitive wages, pensions, and benefits. Together we make Calgary a great place to make a living, a great place to make a life.
The City is committed to fostering a respectful, inclusive and equitable workplace which is representative of the community we serve. We welcome those who have demonstrated a commitment to upholding the values of equity, diversity, inclusion, anti-racism and reconciliation. Applications are encouraged from members of groups that are historically disadvantaged and underrepresented. Accommodations are available during the hiring process, upon request.
- As a Journeyperson 1 Part Technician Rover, you will be responsible for ordering, shipping, receiving and issuing of automotive and heavy-duty replacement parts to support City of Calgary operating departments.
- Primary duties include: Ensure parts are accurately tagged, binned, and racked.
- Issue parts as required, utilizing radio frequency bar-coding equipment.
- Order and purchase non-stocked parts from approved vendors.
- Search for parts by checking parts books, online parts manuals, and historical Purchase Orders (POs).Set up, receive, and enter POs in PeopleSoft.
- Track and reconcile parts inventory by entering and verifying data in PeopleSoft; generate bin tags that identify parts location, and cycle counting inventory.
- Enter receipts and reconcile credit card statements.
- Perform general warehouse maintenance duties.
- Operate parts trucks and forklifts as required.
Qualifications
- A valid Journeyperson Parts Technician certification (or equivalent Interprovincial Red Seal), as recognized by the Alberta Apprenticeship and Industry Training Board.At least 3 years of related experience in a large volume stores operation is required.A valid Class 5 Driver's License (or provincial equivalent) with no more than 6 demerits, and no current suspensions or charges pending is required.
- Previous experience working with computer systems that support warehouse operations, repair and maintenance will be an asset.
- Electrical and/or heavy-duty experience would be considered assets.
- You have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, accompanied with a high degree of customer focus and the ability to build positive relationships with customers.
- You demonstrate strong problem-solving, planning, organizing, and decision-making skills.
- Working Conditions: Technicians work in open-concept warehouses and mechanical bays, performing both computer-based and physical tasks.
- Duties include standing, walking, lifting up to 50 lbs., and operating pallet jacks and forklifts.
- Shifts range from weekdays/evenings to weekends, typically 9-12 hours.
- Work may involve outdoor exposure, and requires attention to detail, safe handling of parts, and regular interaction with customers and suppliers.
- Technicians may be subject to working alone requiring additional safety protocols.
- Pre-employment Requirements A security clearance will be conducted.
- Must obtain a City of Calgary operator's permit Successful applicants must provide proof of qualifications.
- Pre-employment Drug Test: An offer of employment for this position will be conditional on an applicant passing a pre-employment drug test.
- This test assesses for use of drugs including cannabis.
- Failure to pass a pre-employment drug test may prevent an applicant from being hired into any safety sensitive position for a period of up to twelve months.
Position and Pay InformationBusiness Unit: Fleet and InventoryUnion: ATU Local 583Position Type: 1 Temporary (up to 18 months)Compensation: $44.59 - 49.91 per hourHours of work: Non-Standard 40 hour work week. Days of work: This position works: Pay Week: S