Parts Assistant

Parts Assistant Job Description

Summary:

Eagle Chevrolet Buick in Chadron is currently accepting applications for a Parts Assistant to join our successful automotive service team. The parts assistant must have multiple technical skill sets, as they deal with multiple computer systems regularly.

Full Time Position:

Working hours are:
8 am to 5:30 pm – 1 Hour Lunch – Monday through Friday.
8 am to 12 pm – Noon – every other Saturday

Job Description

Assist all customers (retail and shop) in selecting required parts in a friendly, professional, and efficient manner. Inform customers of companion part requirements and specials. Ensure that the customer is exposed to the full product line of parts available. Answers phone calls, providing price quotes and other information.

Essential Functions

• Work with service technicians and advisors to coordinate parts for vehicle repair and service;

• Maintain clean and professional appearance of counter, work area, and stockroom;

• Inventory, maintain accurate records of received goods;

• Maintain parts in appropriate storage areas;

• Receive and process payments;

• Read and understand the parts catalog when looking up and speaking to specific parts;

• Pull/fill orders from stock and maintain weekly bin checks to ensure accuracy of stock;

• Make sure all internal requests for parts are billed on service repair order;

• Provide high level service to both internal and external customers;

• Answer phone calls, provide price quotes and other information to customers;

• Converse effectively/efficiently regarding customer parts status;

• Receive payment from retail customers or obtains credit authorization;

• Review body shop estimates to verify the parts ordered are correct and all pricing is in line with the estimate;

• Notify parts manager of out-of-stock parts or shop materials that need immediate attention;

• Locate out-of-stock parts from outside source and submit an emergency order, if necessary.

Competencies:

• Effective Written and Verbal Communication skills
• Aptitude and knowledge of how automobiles work
• Ability to read/interpret safety, blueprints and maintenance documents.
• Works with minimum supervision
• Ability to calculate figures/amounts including; discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, %, area, circumference, and volume.
• Safe driving record
• Attention to detail
• Fast learner, Works well under pressure
• Team player with People skills

Supervisory Responsibility:

This position has no supervision requirements.

Work Environment:

This position will require the employee to work both inside and outside of the facility. Inside the facility the employee will be exposed to loud sound involving the operation of vehicle repair equipment and the possible exposure to fumes from chemicals and vehicle exhausts. While outside of the facility, the employee will be exposed to the elements.

Physical Demands:

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to sit, stand, kneel, bend, walk, drive, talk, write, type and hear. This position requires the ability to lift supplies and vehicle parts up to 50 pounds

Travel:

Some local travel to deliver parts as needed.

Required Education and Experience:

1. A High School Diploma
2. Good driving record
3. Insurable to drive
4. Mechanical background a plus

AAP/EEO Statement:

Eagle Chevrolet provides equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibits discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, and transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.

Disclaimer:

This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, activities, skills, requirements, working conditions etcetera, associated with performing the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise or require new/different tasks, duties, responsibilities, and activities be performed as assigned at any time with or without notice.

Compensation:
$30,000 – $40,000 per year depending on experience and qualifications

For more information about this position call Clint Lecher or Dan Avery at
308-432-5583.

You may also email your resume to Office@EagleChevroletBuick.com