Parts Advisor

Unique Opportunity! Join the founding team! We’re seeking a Parts Advisor who wants the rare opportunity to help build a brand-new operation from the ground up! As we are opening a new facility, we’re looking for professionals who want a voice in how a parts department operates. Help establish inventory workflows, support a strong team culture, and be part of building something great from day one—all while working in a modern facility alongside a talented and growing team. We are excited to announce an opening for a full-time Parts Advisor at the brand-new DeVivo Companies facility in East Hartford, CT. With over a century of experience serving the Northeast, DeVivo Companies provides comprehensive transportation, fleet, and equipment solutions. From fleet maintenance and specialty vehicle builds to school bus sales and full-scale parts operations, we offer complete lifecycle support for the vehicles that keep our communities moving. Backed by factory-trained technicians and top OEM partnerships, our long‑term customer success drives everything we do. Learn more about us at Why You Will Love Working Here: Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00/hr. Career Growth: Paid training and a strong history of promotion from within. Perks: Company-provided uniform and boot program, with plenty of overtime opportunities. Health Insurance & Benefits: Medical and dental insurance, FSA, life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match. Extras: Employee referral rewards. Job Responsibilities: Parts Management Partner with internal departments and personnel to meet parts needs Order, procure, stock and bill parts efficiently Create and receive parts requisitions and purchase orders Communication and Coordination Assist Service Department as needed with light Service Advising duties such as greeting customers, receiving payments, and opening and closing repair orders. Communicate daily with service manager, technicians, sales, and lease and rental department regarding parts needs Communicate with the Warranty Department to provide all necessary information for claim filing. Maintain good relationships with suppliers and vendors Coordinate warranty and dirty ore maintenance Warehouse Operations Manage warehousing, shipping, and receiving operations Maintain a clean and organized parts area and warehouse Conduct physical inventory counts as needed Technical Proficiency Use Dealership Software and Microsoft Office proficiently Operate a forklift safely Customer Service Maintain strong written, oral and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and team members Address and resolve parts related issues promptly Assist Service Department Customers as necessary Requirements Required: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in parts/warehousing/inventory control within the automotive/truck parts industry. Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills. Ability to work in a fast-paced environment. Ability to overcome obstacles and find solutions to parts needs for company departments. Ability to achieve and maintain proper parts certifications and training for any needed OEM. Valid driver’s license. Preferred: Service Department Experience (will train the right candidate) Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes. If you feel you have been harassed or retaliated against, based on any of these status, or would like to request a reasonable accommodation, please contact Mary Berger, Director of Civil Rights & Labor Relations at View phone number on click.appcast.io or by email View email address on click.appcast.io, or by mail to DATTCO, Inc. 583 South Street New Britain, CT 06051. #J-18808-Ljbffr