Parts Assistant

About the role

Assists fleet parts team with pickups/deliveries, inventory management, conducts inventory checks of truck parts and tools, purchases equipment, tools, parts, and supplies as needed, submits purchase orders (POs) for approval, maintains a safe and professional working environment, attends daily Tool Box Talks, daily Safety Inspections, monthly Environmental Inspections, and submits a weekly PM Report.

Responsibilities

• Helps with preventative maintenance schedules for heavy-duty diesel vehicles and mobile equipment.
• Controls vehicle downtime and units out of service.
• Maintains location tracking and cost allocation of vehicles and equipment.
• Coordinates and prioritizes cost-effective repairs.
• Ensures DOT and other regulatory compliance, record keeping, and reporting (vehicle requirements only).
• Assists with reports for fleet costs and department budgets.
• Recommends and provides the necessary training on current model year vehicles.
• Oversees inspection of vended warranty repairs to ensure that scope of work is complete, and quality of work meets established standards.

Requirements

• Experience in fleet/transportation, repair and maintenance experience for a medium to large size company with multiple facilities preferred.
• Ability to work independently.
• Knowledge and experience with safety regulations, i.e. OSHA, DOT as they apply to the operation.
• Experience managing outside vendors.
• Demonstrated leadership ability.
• Solid computer skills.
• Ability to handle multiple and conflicting priorities.
• Possesses a sense of urgency and ownership.
• Excellent follow-up skills with the ability to complete assignments/projects through to completion.
• Possesses analytical, strong organizational, problem-solving, communication, and customer service skills.
• Able to work one Saturday per month.

Qualifications

• Required: High school diploma or equivalent.
• Preferred: Some college coursework or technical training in automotive repair or related field.

Skills

• Strong organizational and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Ability to work independently and manage multiple tasks.
• Knowledge of safety regulations and DOT compliance.
• Basic computer skills, including Microsoft Office.

Benefits

Industry-leading benefits including medical, prescription, dental, vision, 401(k), pension, short- and long-term disability, life insurance, tuition reimbursement, overtime as needed.

Pay

Salary range: $20 - $25 per hour, depending on experience.

Schedule

Shift Day, 7:00 AM start time, Part Time (MWF).