Under the direction of the Materials Manager, manages, maintains, and operates the storerooms in the Procurement Department.
Responsible for all warranty activity for the Agency by communicating with vendors/suppliers and negotiating settlements and accomplishes special projects as assigned.
Arranges for return of failed parts, rebuildable parts and cores to vendors. Works with the Material Manager, Parts Clerks, Maintenance staff and vendors to have returned material evaluated, repaired, and stocked for future.
Assists in Drafting and coordinating schedules, vacation bids, and division bids; Assists in creating standard operating instructions.
Works with various personnel to solve warranty/repair issues within general policies and guidelines.
Applies for warranties: submits and tracks claims.
Works with Procurement to identify equipment warranties. Uses system tools to monitor and track warranty periods
Produces monthly warranty reports (i.e., Key Performance Indicators).
Negotiates settlements with vendors/suppliers on warranty issues.
Trains personnel on reporting all warranties.
Creates and processes Shopping Cart/Requisitions to procure parts, supplies, and materials in accordance with Agency requirements and delegation of authority.
Follows up with vendors on past due purchase orders and works with Parts Clerks responsible for shipping and receiving on any related issues.
Supervises the Part Clerks daily activity, schedules, time off request and assigned tasks.
Assists in the planning and preparation of the department's annual capital and operating budget.
Works with Contract Administrators in drafting bids and proposals for the development of capital and operating purchases of professional services, supplies or equipment as needed.
Provides vacation and temporary relief as required.
Other duties may be assigned.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE
High School diploma or equivalent and specialized post high school education, and four (4) or more years of experience in a related industry performing tasks that directly support the functions of the position.
LICENSE/CERTIFICATE
Possession of a valid Class C California driver's license; possession of or the ability to obtain, within three (3) months of date of hire, a forklift operator certificate.
COMPUTER SKILLS
Must be familiar with the current business operating systems, software, and programs.
OTHER SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Knowledge of transit operations. Ability to gather and analyze facts and arrive at sound conclusions. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Ability to write clear and concise reports. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing. Requires the ability to use spreadsheet, database, scheduling and word-processing software.
Omnitrans
$67,681.44 - $101,522.16 Annually
medical insurance, dental insurance, life insurance, vision insurance, flexible benefit account, vacation time, paid time off, paid holidays, sick time, long term disability, tuition reimbursement, retirement plan
Jan 14, 2026