STOREKEEPER

Position Overview

The Illinois Department of Transportation is seeking to hire a Storekeeper I. The successful candidate will, under general supervision of the Automotive Shop Supervisor, issue and receive parts, shop tools, supplies and maintain inventory of parts, shop repair equipment, and other commodity items for the Day Labor Unit F Shop facility.

• Issues supplies, repair parts and maintains proper storage and inventory of repair parts, commodities and materials for the Day Labor Unit F Shop facility.
• Prepares receiving reports, reviews invoices and price labels for all incoming parts and supplies.
• Utilizes manual/automated systems to record and control Unit F Shop repair parts, commodities and shop tool inventory.
• Ensures parts delivery accuracy, tracks daily fuel pump usage readings, performs basic cleaning and housekeeping in parts storage areas and other shop work areas.
• Assists mechanics with needed repair parts, shop tools and safety equipment.
• Performs other duties as assigned or required which are reasonably within the scope of duties enumerated above.

• Requires the knowledge, skill and mental development equivalent to the completion of four years of high school.
• Requires minimum of one year experience in the management of stores items and stores inventory control records or in the auto repair parts or agriculture equipment repair parts distribution industry.

• Prefers working knowledge of automotive, heavy truck and off-road equipment repair parts, terminology and exhibits excellent communication skills and willingness to work as a team.
• Prefers working knowledge of basic computer skills and Microsoft Office applications such as Word.

The IDOT team works diligently to provide safe, cost-effective transportation for Illinois in ways that enhance quality of life, promote economic prosperity and protect our environment. We are problem solvers and leaders, constantly searching for innovations and improvements in support of our commitment to providing the best multimodal transportation system for Illinois. Our team fosters a culture of inclusivity. We value diversity and hold ourselves to the highest ethical standards as we work together for a common purpose.

Team members frequently collaborate with colleagues and others outside the department to best meet customer needs.

The department offers extensive training and career advancement opportunities. Employees also receive a robust benefit package including:

• Flexible work schedules in several program areas (flexible time, hybrid scheduling)
• Health, Life, Vision, and Dental Insurance
• Pension Plan
• (12) Weeks paid Maternity/Paternity Leave
• Deferred Compensation Program and other pre-tax benefit programs (Medical/Daycare)
• Employees earn (12) paid Sick Days annually
• New Employees earn (10) paid Vacation Days their first year of service and can earn up to (25) paid Vacation Days annually
• Employees earn (3) paid Personal Days annually
• (13-14) paid holidays annually (based on start date)
• Tuition Reimbursement
• Employee Assistance Program and/or mental health resources

Office of Highways and Intermodal Project Implementation, Bureau of Operations

Posting Group:
Building, Fleet & Institutional Support;
Transportation

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