Parts Driver

Job Title: Parts Driver

Department: Parts

Reports To: Parts Manager

SUMMARY

Delivers and picks up parts and equipment for the dealership.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES

• Essential Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

• Picks up and delivers parts and equipment to customers, satellite stores, wholesale accounts, and vendors.

• Checks with the parts manager, wholesale representative, inventory control administrator, parts counter people, or shipping and receiving clerk before leaving to coordinate any last-minute pick-ups or deliveries.

• Checks with the body shop each day to determine immediate parts needs.

• Delivers parts to body shops when needed and distributes to appropriate body technicians.

• Verifies that invoice matches purchase order for each pick-up.

• Checks payments received with the invoices for each delivery.

• Keeps an accurate log of daily deliveries and pick-ups. Requests recipient's signature on each delivery entry.

• Unloads truck each night. Turns in all paperwork and undelivered parts.

• Handles basic maintenance of the truck including filling tank with gas, checking oil, keeping it clean, and making sure required inspections are performed.

• Ensure the truck is lubricated the first week of each month and get annual state safety inspections before they are due.

• Advises parts manager if delivery trucks need major repairs and maintenance.

• Helps maintain the professional appearance of the parts department.

• Assists service department as needed with attendant responsibilities of managing the drop-off and pick-up of customers' cars.

• Helps with stocking and posting orders when they arrive to expedite delivery to shop technicians and wholesale accounts.

• Immediately report to management any situation or condition that jeopardizes the safety, welfare, or integrity of the dealership, its employees, or customers.

• Comply with all company policies as required. i.e.:
  Meal and rest period policy, timekeeping, etc. Please refer to the Employee Handbook for further details.

• Complete all required HR training modules in KPA

• Complete all required certification courses respective to position.

• Maintain a valid driver’s license, a good driving record, and immediately inform management of any changes in its status.

• Maintain a professional appearance. i.e.: a prominent level of personal grooming, hygiene, and uniform appearance. See Employee Handbook for more detail.

MARGINAL DUTIES

Marginal Duties include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

QUALIFICATIONS

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

EDUCATION and/or EXPERIENCE

• High School diploma or GED

LANGUAGE SKILLS

• Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

• Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Ability to draft routine reports and correspondence. Ability to speak effectively before groups of customers or employees of an organization.

MATHEMATICAL SKILLS

• Ability to add, subtract, multiply, and divide into all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals. Ability to compute rate, ratio, and percent and to draw and interpret bar graphs.

REASONING ABILITY

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form. Ability to deal with problems involving several concrete variables in standardized situations.

• Ability to solve practical problems and deal with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. Ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.

CERTIFICATES, LICENSES, REGISTRATIONS

• Manufacturer Training

• Valid Driver's License, with an insurable driving record is a must.

• Forklift Certification if needed.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with…