Parts Associate

Join Peterson: Make a Difference

At Peterson, we partner with our customers to build the future. For over 90 years, our peoples' work has shaped the communities where we live, where we raise our families, and where we thrive. Peterson's legacy permeates every aspect of our communities. From roads and bridges, back-up power at hospitals, fire-fighting, concerts and moving goods; we are everywhere you look. At Peterson, you don't just have a career, you have a purpose.

Our family-oriented environment is built on safety, winning, growth, and professional achievement. Hiring and developing exceptional people is critical to our continued success. We have high standards for a good reason: our people represent Peterson, our family, our brand, and our values.

You have high expectations too. You are exceptionally motivated, have outstanding skills, and want your work to matter. Peterson offers competitive wages, generous benefits, and promotional opportunities at a family-owned and operated business. It's time to use your skills and passion to do work that matters!

Job Title: Parts Associate

Peterson Trucks has the immediate need for an experienced Parts Associate based at our San Leandro, CA location.

The Parts Associate is responsible for responding to internal customer requests, coordinating parts with technicians, managing parts inventory levels for service work, and ensuring timely processing of repair orders.

Essential Job Functions

• Answer and respond to requests from internal customers, selling parts to them when needed.
• Generate invoices for repair orders and coordinate with Technicians on parts needed.
• Ensure parts inventory is kept at optimal levels.
• Input all parts for repair orders into system.
• Research, source, and acquire parts for locations.
• Turn around and close repair orders in a timely manner.
• Process orders for service trucks.
• Maintain punctual, regular, and predictable attendance.
• Issue parts purchase orders (PO's) and pay invoices timely.
• Manage parts dollar inventories and audit for accuracy.
• Adjust parts cost in business system to match current pricing.
• Manage core process and returns.
• Pickup and deliver parts as needed.
• Process parts returns in accordance with Dealership.
• Operate personal or company vehicle as needed.

Qualifications

To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily, safely and in alignment with Peterson's core values. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Education and/or Experience

Associates Degree from a fully accredited college in Business Administration or other closely related field and a minimum of two (2) years of experience in parts or sales, preferably in a heavy industrial environment; or equivalent combination of education and experience.

Automotive or heavy-duty truck experience is highly desirable.

Certificates, Licenses, Registrations

Maintain a valid driver's license and satisfactory driving record

The pay hourly pay range for this position is: $28.85 - $33.00. We also offer a total compensation package in addition to base salary.

Peterson Trucks, Inc. is committed to equal employment opportunity and affirmative action. Minorities, females, veterans, and individuals with disabilities are encouraged to apply. A drug screen and background check is required.