Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority
Job Classification Specification
EQUIPMENT RECORDS SPECIALIST
Pay Grade B77
Basic Function
| Under moderate supervision, maintains equipment inventory and activity records, assigns equipment and schedules maintenance and inspections. |
Classification Characteristics
| Differs from Stock Clerk in that Equipment Records Specialist maintains inventory and activity scheduling records on rolling stock, while Stock Clerk receives, stores, issues parts, supplies, tools, and equipment in Metro warehouses and storerooms.
There is a Lead Equipment Records Specialist who in addition to the regular Equipment Records Specialist duties, is responsible for assigning duties and directing employees in the performance of their work under the supervision of his/her immediate supervisor with whom he/she shall consult in all matters affecting such work. A Leader receives additional pay for each hour worked as stipulated by the appropriate collective bargaining agreement. |
Supervised by: Sr Manager, Equipment Maintenance; Equipment Maintenance Manager
Supervises:
FLSA: Non-Exempt
Work Environment
In order to achieve Metro’s goals in support of its mission, potential candidates are
required to commit and continuously practice and demonstrate the following work values:
- Safety – To ensure that our employees, passengers
and the general public’s safety is always our first consideration.
- Service Excellence – To provide safe, clean, reliable,
on-time, courteous service for our clients and customers.
- Workforce Development – To make Metro a learning organization
that attracts, develops, motivates and retains a world-class workforce.
- Accountability for Performance and Fiscal Responsibility – To manage every taxpayer and customer-generated dollar as if it were coming from our own pocket and ensure the highest possible return on investment.
- Innovation and Technology – To actively participate in identifying
best practices for continuous improvement.
- Sustainability – To reduce, reuse and recycle all internal resources
and reduce green-house gas emissions.
- Integrity – To rely on the professional ethics and honesty of every
Metro employee.
- Teamwork – To actively blend our individual talents to achieve world-class
performance and service.
- Civil Rights – To actively promote compliance with all civil rights statutes,
regulations and policies.
- Community – To actively engage with the Community as it relates to Metro interest/services.
Examples of Duties
- Checks yard and other storage areas to determine the location, condition, and availability of buses, other Metro vehicles, and various equipment
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Assigns coaches to bus runs and posts assignments on pull-out, cover and tripper sheets, noting any changes which have occurred
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Receives and records information on maintenance calls from Transit Operations Supervisors
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Communicates and relays messages to appropriate maintenance supervisor
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Arranges for coach transfers with other operating divisions
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Schedules equipment inspections and oil analyses
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Operates computer to enter, maintain and update records pertaining to equipment service, maintenance, inspection intervals, service calls, fire extinguisher locations, lock and key control, non-revenue vehicles, and other related documents
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Posts bulletin boards and answers telephone and/or two-way radio calls
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Contributes to ensuring that the EEO policies and programs of Metro are carried out
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Essential Knowledge and Abilities
Knowledge of:
- Functions and operations of computer terminals and peripheral equipment
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General office practices and procedures
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Basic math
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Complex recordkeeping
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Ability to:
- Operate two-way radio equipment and computer terminals
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Establish and maintain detailed recordkeeping systems
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Maintain effective working relationships
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Respond appropriately to requests for information
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Work effectively under pressure
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Memorize and accurately transcribe numbers with speed and accuracy
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Memorize division bus lines
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Write legibly
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Proofread work and identify errors
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Follow oral and written instructions
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Read, write, speak, and understand English
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Minimum Qualifications
Potential candidates interested in the EQUIPMENT RECORDS SPECIALIST position MUST meet
the following requirements:
- 2 years of experience performing responsible clerical recordkeeping, inventory control, scheduling, or dispatching duties
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Valid California Class C driver’s license
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Special Conditions
- May be required to walk considerable distances at assigned Division locations in order to verify the location and condition of Metro equipment
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New employees must pass a specialized training program for these positions
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Disclaimer
This job specification is not to be construed as an exhaustive list of duties, responsibilities, or requirements. Employees may be required to perform other related job duties.
Date Originally Created: 4/28/1995
Date Last Revised: 2/6/2009
TCU: 0907A