Parts Clerk

First Student•New York, NY

12d

About The Position

First Student is hiring a Paratransit Parts Clerk to support its maintenance operation. The role keeps the Parts Room organized, accurate, and stocked so technicians have the parts and supplies needed to keep the paratransit fleet safe and ready for service. The Parts Clerk manages the day-to-day flow of parts and supplies within the maintenance facility. Duties include receiving and verifying shipments, maintaining inventory records, assisting technicians at the parts counter, ordering needed components, and documenting parts information accurately in company systems. The role suits someone who is organized, detail-oriented, comfortable using computers, and experienced in a parts environment such as automotive, fleet, or transportation.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Comfort 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; job-related training, safety communications, company policies, employment documents, and other communications are conducted in English.

Nice To Haves

1–3 years of parts room experience is 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 in 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.