The County of Stettler No. 6 is seeking a motivated and experienced individual to fill the position of Parts Person within the Operations Department. This position provides day-to-day parts, inventory, purchasing, and administrative support for the County’s Operations Shop and municipal fleet.
The Parts Person plays an important role in keeping County vehicles and equipment operating efficiently by ensuring required parts, materials, supplies, and shop inventory are available when needed. The successful candidate will be organized, dependable, comfortable working in a busy shop environment, and able to work effectively with mechanics, equipment operators, suppliers, and other County staff.
The County is hiring for this position on a fixed-term basis for a period of not less than 12 months, with the possibility of an extension or conversion to a permanent position.
Key Duties and Responsibilities
- Receive, identify, organize, store, and issue parts, materials, tools, and shop supplies.
- Maintain an organized and accurate parts inventory for the Operations Shop.
- Source and order parts for light-duty vehicles, heavy trucks, graders, loaders, construction equipment, and other County fleet assets.
- Work closely with mechanics and equipment operators to identify required parts and materials.
- Communicate with suppliers to obtain pricing, availability, delivery information, and appropriate replacement or alternative parts.
- Prepare and process purchase orders and other purchasing documentation as required.
- Receive deliveries and verify parts, quantities, pricing, and supporting documentation.
- Maintain accurate inventory, purchasing, warranty, and parts records.
- Monitor inventory levels and identify commonly used parts and supplies requiring replenishment.
- Assist with inventory counts and reconciliation of parts and supplies.
- Coordinate returns, exchanges, warranty claims, cores, and obsolete or surplus inventory.
- Maintain parts rooms, storage areas, and related workspaces in a clean, safe, and organized condition.
- Assist with tracking maintenance supplies, fluids, filters, tires, and other fleet-related materials.
- Support preventative maintenance activities by helping ensure required parts and supplies are available when scheduled work is completed.
- Assist with the coordination of outside repairs and services where required.
- Ensure work is completed in accordance with County health and safety requirements, safe work procedures, and applicable legislation.
- Build and maintain positive working relationships with County employees, suppliers, contractors, and other service providers.
- Provide general administrative and operational support to the Operations Shop as required.
- Participate in training and professional development opportunities.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
Preferred Qualifications
- Previous experience in a parts, inventory, purchasing, automotive, heavy equipment, agricultural, industrial, or similar environment.
- Knowledge of automotive, heavy truck, heavy equipment, or agricultural equipment parts is considered a strong asset.
- Familiarity with parts catalogues, equipment manuals, online parts systems, and supplier ordering systems.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail.
- Ability to maintain accurate inventory and purchasing records.
- Strong computer skills and ability to learn inventory, fleet maintenance, and purchasing software.
- Good communication and customer service skills.
- Ability to identify priorities and manage multiple requests in a busy shop environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to source appropriate parts and materials.
- Ability to work independently and collaboratively as part of the Operations team.
- Basic mechanical knowledge or familiarity with municipal fleet and heavy equipment is considered an asset.
- Valid Class 5 Driver’s License.
- Ability to safely lift and move parts, supplies, and materials associated with the position.
Hours of Work
The typical work schedule is Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a 30-minute unpaid lunch break.
The County of Stettler No. 6 offers a competitive salary and a comprehensive employer-paid benefits package. The successful candidate will be required to provide a Criminal Record Check upon hiring and an acceptable Driver’s Abstract. This competition will remain open until a suitable applicant is found. The County appreciates all applications, however only those selected for an interview will be contacted.
Please submit your cover letter and resume in confidence to:
County of Stettler No. 6
Attention: Greg Jackson, Director of Operations
Email: gjackson@stettlercounty.ca