2026-5940

About the role

The Parts Specialist provides counter service to MaineDOT employees who need parts or equipment to perform their jobs. This position assists with inventory control, data entry in inventory systems, customer service, and may occasionally drive a MANCON vehicle to pick up parts.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service, including:
  • Attention to detail
  • Review, familiarize with, and adhere to MANCON’s SOPs and Safety Manual
  • Meet and greet customers
  • Review supplied requisition forms to ensure they are properly completed (signatures, timestamps, part numbers, descriptions, and quantities)
  • Answer questions regarding availability of parts
  • Ask appropriate questions to ensure correct parts are researched and provided
  • Inform customers when requested parts are available
• Parts Pickup:
  • Drive vehicle to designated locations to purchase or pick up parts
  • Provide company documentation to vendors as required (tax exempt form, credit references)
  • Review all invoices at vendor location to ensure accuracy on pricing and quantities
  • Return products to MANCON location in a timely fashion
• Data Entry:
  • Assist in generating invoices for customer requisitions in the inventory system
  • Assist in entry of vendor receiving documents in the inventory system
• Inventory Management:
  • Assist in performing weekly inventory cycle counts
  • Assist in performing counts during Wall-to-Wall inventories at site
• Other Requirements:
  • Follow established guidelines for vehicle and equipment maintenance
  • Provide 24-hour support at the MaineDOT location during emergencies
  • Travel to locations to pick up parts
  • Assist with inventory research projects as requested
  • Adhere to required procedures
  • Participate in the SCM continuing training program
  • Assist with other duties as assigned

Requirements

• 1 year of computer experience
• 24-hour availability
• Valid Driver’s License with two years of driving experience
• 1 year of experience with auto or heavy-duty truck parts
• Delivery Driver experience
• Inventory experience
• Obtain and maintain a forklift certificate

Skills

• Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects
• Driving, Lifting, Reaching, Shoveling, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Walking

Work Environment

Work is mostly performed in storerooms and warehouses which may have uncontrolled temperatures and dirt, dust, or damp conditions. Work is also performed in vehicles traveling to sites.

Pay

The compensation range for this position is $16.00 to $24.61 per hour. Placement within this range will be based on a combination of relevant experience, certifications, and/or demonstrated skills that align with the role requirements.