Parts Specialist I VDOT

Mancon•Bedford, VA

About The Position

The Parts Specialist I provides counter service to VDOT employees who need parts or equipment to perform their jobs. The role assists with inventory control, data entry in inventory systems, and customer service, and may occasionally involve driving a MANCON vehicle to pick up parts. This is an hourly position paying $13.00 to $22.62 per hour. Placement within the range depends on relevant experience, certifications, and/or demonstrated skills aligned with the role requirements. The position is primarily performed in storerooms and warehouses, which may have uncontrolled temperatures and dirt, dust, or damp conditions. Work also takes place in vehicles while traveling to sites. Physical demands include medium work: exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.

Requirements

Valid driver's license and two years of driving experience.
One year of experience with auto parts or heavy-duty truck parts.
Availability to provide 24-hour support during emergency and/or critical operations.
Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.
Ability to perform medium work, exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, up to 20 pounds frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds constantly to move objects.
Ability to perform the essential activities of driving, lifting, reaching, sitting, standing, stooping, and walking.

Nice To Haves

Delivery driver experience.
Inventory or warehouse experience.
One year of computer experience.
Ability to obtain and maintain P1 or P2 ASE certification.

Responsibilities

Provide quality customer service, including attention to detail and greeting customers.
Review, become familiar with, and adhere to the Product Group Catalog, Policy and Procedures Manual, MANCON SOPs, and Safety Manual.
Review customer requisition forms to ensure signatures, timestamps, part numbers, descriptions, and quantities are complete.
Answer questions about parts availability, ask questions to ensure the correct parts are researched and provided, and inform customers when requested parts are available.
Drive a vehicle to designated locations to purchase or pick up parts.
Provide required company documentation to vendors, such as tax-exempt forms and credit references.
Review vendor invoices for accurate pricing and quantities.
Return products to the MANCON location in a timely manner.
Assist in generating customer requisition invoices and entering vendor receiving documents in the inventory system.
Assist with weekly inventory cycle counts and counts during site wall-to-wall inventories.
Follow established vehicle and equipment maintenance guidelines.
Provide 24-hour support during emergency and/or critical operations.
Travel to locations to pick up parts and assist with inventory research projects as requested.
Adhere to required procedures and participate in the SCM continuing training program.
Assist with other duties as assigned.