Parts Associate

Position Summary

The position of Parts Associate is responsible for supporting the Fraley and Schilling Parts area within the Maintenance Department. The primary goal is to assist the Shop Manager with the daily responsibilities of the maintenance and parts department to ensure that responsibilities listed are carried out in a timely and efficient manner.

Roles & Responsibilities

Develop, support, and enforce the Fraley and Schilling established parts processes.

Train all maintenance staff on parts within the shop and the inventory of these parts

Oversee and manage parts workstation.

Create Parts in Parts Catalog and Parts Masters.

FManage setting minimum and maximum settings on all parts based on usage. This is for all shop locations.

Run replenish reports and make stock orders on parts and tires 

Review and process Potential Warranty Claims in TMT.

Work with OTR Manager on capturing warranty claims performed over the road.

Review and approve all Invoices before they are finalized in TMT for payment.

Process any warranty payments/refunds in TMT.

Manage the sorting and tagging of parts from mechanics (scrap, cores, warranty items).

Manage shipping back all failed parts for exchange, cores, or warranty.

Coordinate monthly inventory counts and enter adjustments into TMT for monthly inventory totals.

Run monthly tests for any required parts 

Skills & Qualifications

Basic computer skills and use of various computer software 

Ability to use thinking and reasoning to solve a problem.

Strong verbal communication skills with the ability to work with all levels of the organization

Ability to find a solution for or to deal proactively with work-related problems.

Must be able to deal with a fast paced and stressful work environment

Education & Experience

Associate’s Degree degree preferred or equivalent work experience

2-3 years of transportation experience 

2-3 years of experience managing a parts department within a maintenance service center 

Physical Demands

Stand

Frequently

Climb

N/A

Walk

Occasionally 

Crawl

N/A

Sit

Frequently

Squat/Kneel

N/A

Manually Manipulate

Occasionally 

Bend

Occasionally 

Reach Outward

Occasionally 

Grasp

Occasionally 

Reach Above Shoulder

Occasionally 

Speak

Occasionally