Fleet Parts Specialist & Inventory Controller

Town of Brookline; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 39,000 - 52,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Excellent benefits package

Generous paid time off

Participation in state pension system

Job summary

The Town of Brookline is seeking an Automotive Parts Specialist / Fleet Parts Storekeeper to join the Department of Public Works – Fleet Maintenance Division in Chestnut Hill, MA. The role focuses on inventory control, parts procurement, and distribution for municipal vehicles and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities include managing stock levels, processing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials and waste.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent; five years of experience related to automotive repair, parts procurement, and inventory management for heavy motor equipment; or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Ensure the department has all necessary materials to complete vehicle and equipment repairs.
• Complete and track purchase orders for automotive and fleet parts; order gas, diesel, oils, antifreeze, and tires for municipal vehicles.
• Maintain a detailed inventory of fleet parts, tools, and materials in a computer database, including tracking hazardous materials and waste products.
• Track and manage fuel usage, including maintaining a log and monitoring fuel system data.
• Communicate with suppliers, vendors, and outside service personnel to procure parts and schedule equipment repairs.
• Ensure the service area remains clean and organized, with all waste, parts, and oils handled and disposed of properly.
• Read technical manuals and work with laborers to ensure the correct parts are ordered and retrieved for repairs.
• Order and track winter supplies and stay current on new equipment used for construction and maintenance.
• Perform similar or related work as required, or as situation dictates.

Skills

Inventory management

Vendor relations

Reading technical manuals

Equipment maintenance knowledge

Communication skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Inventory software

Job description

The Town of Brookline is seeking an Automotive Parts Specialist / Fleet Parts Storekeeper to join the Department of Public Works – Fleet Maintenance Division in Chestnut Hill, MA. The role focuses on inventory control, parts procurement, and distribution for municipal vehicles and heavy equipment.

Responsibilities include managing stock levels, processing purchase orders, coordinating with suppliers, and ensuring proper handling of hazardous materials and waste.