Parts Technician

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About the position

Under routine supervision, this position is responsible for providing mentorship to teammates to ensure parts are available to truck and trailer repair technicians. Will regularly delegate tasks involving the management of inventory stock levels, performance of audits, order and shipments of parts in order to maintain an adequate supply. Maintain all information systems, reports, and departmental support functions. Procure parts and services from external vendors at competitive prices and regularly interacts with the maintenance leadership team. This position has the possibility to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends in addition to overtime; it requires full-time attendance.

Responsibilities

  • Actively manage parts sales by effectively forecasting inventory turnover and replenishment; monitor inventory levels and order parts as required ensuring adequate supply based on sales information and re-ordering points
  • Observe all Company safety requirements
  • Perform other duties as required or assigned
  • Maintain a clean, well-ordered work environment free of trash and hazards
  • Ship and receive shop tools requiring repair or replacement
  • Retain/ ship parts and maintain JBHT information systems of parts and fuel to ensure proper quantity ordered and damage free; stock inbound parts to proper storage location and update information systems
  • Regularly gather management reports of parts usage, sales and other timely data
  • Provide administrative support by copying and typing correspondence, maintaining records and filing
  • Perform the daily full time tasks of a technician in addition to the responsibilities of a Parts Manager on an as needed basis (e.g. order parts for stock orders, review with local vendors)
  • Fulfill parts requests by technicians and ensure parts are properly charged to the unit under repair
  • Ensure each unit has required inventory of equipment in order to determine usability and replacement of non-functional equipment
  • Ensure compliance of safety policies and required items for Safety, OSHA, First Aid, etc. are well stocked and available for usage
  • Effectively manage and forecast the adequate storage requirements of ample and damage free inventory per the Company’s Warranty Retention and Core Management procedures
  • Conduct Cycle Counts and periodic inventories as required

Requirements

  • High School Diploma or GED equivalent and up to a 2 years of direct experience and/or training, or equivalent combination of education and experience
  • Ability to work outdoors, in the elements, or across multiple shifts including nights and/or weekends if needed
  • Ability to fulfill physical requirements of the job including: lifting above 50 lbs.., bending, stooping, pushing, and pulling
  • Ability to wear appropriate work attire (protective gear/PPE)

Nice-to-haves

  • Ability to multitask
  • Ability to work both independently and as part of a team
  • Proficient deductive reasoning skills
  • Experience working in a fast-paced environment
  • Proficient active listening skills
  • Proficient organizational skills
  • Proficient time management skills
  • Self-motivation
  • Ability to exercise discretion
  • Ability to make time-sensitive decisions.

Benefits

  • medical benefit
  • dental benefit
  • vision benefit
  • 401(k) retirement plan
  • life insurance
  • short-term and long-term disability coverage
  • paid time off commensurate with tenure (includes vacation and sick time)
  • six weeks of paid maternity leave
  • two weeks of paid parental leave
  • six paid holidays annually
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