About the Role
DARCARS Automotive Group is seeking a Parts Driver to transport parts to appropriate departments and assist with parts organization in the stock room.
Responsibilities
- Assist walk-in customers in selecting required parts, suggest companion requirements, offer specials, and ensure that the customer is exposed to the full product line
- Pull purchased parts from stock
- Determine availability and submit an emergency order if the part is not in stock, as requested by the customer or tech
- Assist outside sales reps with their orders
- Set up orders for daily shipment, delivery, or pick-up
- Verify will call and backorder files weekly and return to vendors or stock those items not required
- Solicit assigned accounts by phone
- Assist Service Technicians in selecting parts needed for repairs in process
- Notify service desk and the customer that ordered parts have been received
- Ensure that the technician presents a repair order before parts can be charged out
- Display seasonal parts and accessories in an attractive manner
- Keep all bins, aisles and storage areas clean, neat and clearly labeled
- Be friendly, professional and efficient when working with customers and co-workers
- Provide the same high level of service to other dealership departments as is given to customers
- Issue credit slips for parts returned, ensuring the original invoice or its number is available for purchase and pricing verification (Exceptions must be approved by the Parts Manager or Office Manager)
- Keep front and rear counters clean and uncluttered
- Advise Parts Manager when areas of the department are not in satisfactory condition
- Keep current on new products and product updates
- Participate in available training programs
- Deliver and pick up parts to transport to body shop and other locations
- Assist in stocking inventory
- Pick up parts from distributors
- Deliver parts to wholesale accounts
- Keep parts truck clean, inside and out
- Obey all traffic laws while in a company vehicle
Requirements
- Must be a minimal of eighteen years of age
- Must have a valid driver license
- Must be able to pass pre-employment screen (background)
- A good driving record
Skills
- Strong communication skills to explain parts information to customers and associates
- Knowledgeable about automotive OEM parts
- Experience with Reynolds & Reynolds preferred
- Ability to lift up to or over 50 pounds
- Friendly personality
- Team Player
Work Type
- Full-time
Experience Level
- 2-3 years of experience working in an automotive retail parts position
Education Level
- High School degree or equivalent
Benefits
- Medical, vision, and dental insurance
- Short-term and long-term disability plans
- Paid holidays & PTO
- Life Insurance
- Employee discounts on vehicle purchases, parts and service repairs
- Opportunities to join community service initiatives
About the Company
- DARCARS Automotive Group is a company that offers opportunities for community service initiatives.
Equal Opportunity
- We are an equal opportunity employer & drug-free workplace.
- Employment is on an at-will basis & subject to termination if dealership rules & regulations are violated.
