Parts Clerk

First Student•New York City, NY

1d•Onsite

About The Position

First Student is hiring a Paratransit Parts Clerk to support our maintenance operation. This role is responsible for keeping the Parts Room organized, accurate, and stocked so our technicians have the parts and supplies they need to keep our paratransit fleet safe and ready for service. As a Parts Clerk, you’ll manage the day-to-day flow of parts and supplies within the maintenance facility. You’ll receive and verify shipments, maintain inventory records, assist technicians at the parts counter, order needed components, and help ensure parts information is accurately documented within our systems. This is a strong fit for someone who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable working with computers, and experienced in an automotive, fleet, transportation, or similar parts environment.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent
Comfortable using computers and computerized inventory or parts systems
Strong attention to detail and commitment to accurate recordkeeping
Excellent communication and customer-service skills
Ability to build effective working relationships with technicians, supervisors, coworkers, and vendors
Strong organizational skills and ability to manage multiple priorities
English proficiency

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of parts room experience strongly preferred
Automotive, diesel, fleet, heavy-duty, or transportation parts experience is a plus

Responsibilities

Receive, verify, label, stock, and properly store incoming parts and supplies
Provide parts counter support to technicians and maintenance staff
Monitor inventory levels and reorder stock as needed
Order special and non-stock parts needed for vehicle repairs
Manage parts returns, cores, and related documentation
Maintain accurate parts, inventory, repair order, and sales records
Enter and verify information within computerized parts and repair-order systems
Conduct price and quality comparisons when sourcing parts
Maintain files, reports, and other Parts Room records
Keep shelves, bins, racks, and the overall Parts Room clean and organized
Communicate with vendors, maintenance employees, and other departments by phone and in person
Help ensure parts are available when needed to support safe and efficient fleet maintenance