Parts Specialist
About The Position
The Parts Specialist provides retail and installer customers with a high level of service and supports store management in completing assigned tasks. The role includes helping customers select merchandise, providing assistance to professional customers, handling sales and returns, and performing store operations and inventory tasks. After completing required training and meeting company requirements, the specialist may operate store test equipment and perform certain in-store vehicle services where permitted by law. The position may occasionally involve driving a delivery vehicle when business needs dictate, subject to company driving eligibility requirements. O’Reilly Auto Parts encourages career growth through its promote-from-within philosophy. Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply; Spanish is highly desired. Compensation is listed at $15.16–$22.00 per hour, with additional annual, quarterly performance, or other premiums potentially available under specific circumstances.
Requirements
- Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences.
- Ability to provide outstanding, friendly, and professional customer service.
- Ability to multitask while handling customers in the store and on the phone.
Nice To Haves
- Familiarity with automotive parts, cataloging, the Weatherly index system, and automotive sales or service.
- ASE certification.
- Fluency in multiple languages; Spanish is highly desired.
- Bilingual candidates are encouraged to apply.
Responsibilities
- Follow and promote company customer service programs, including Hi-5, Low Price Guarantee, Rock the Call, Related Selling, and Rock the Lot.
- Greet walk-in customers courteously and help them select merchandise.
- Assist managers and installer service specialists with professional customers as directed.
- Complete assigned training relevant to the position.
- Handle store phone calls according to company policy; look up parts and prices accurately, recommend premium and related items, and offer the Low-Price Guarantee.
- Maintain and secure the cash drawer; accept cash and checks, make change, and process credit card transactions accurately.
- Process exchanges and returns in accordance with company policies and procedures.
- Address and resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner.
- Assist with daily image-maker and planogram updates, freight receiving, stocking, facing, and cleaning.
- Perform operational tasks such as preparing merchandise returns for shipment to the distribution center, assisting with stock adjustments, and conducting inventory cycle counts.
- Operate the brake lathe and other store test equipment after completing required training and meeting company requirements.
- Perform in-store customer services where state and local laws allow, such as installing wipers, testing and charging batteries, testing charging systems, scanning vehicle trouble codes, and replacing headlight capsules.
- Occasionally drive a delivery vehicle when business needs dictate, provided driving eligibility requirements are met.
- Perform other duties as assigned.
Benefits
- Competitive wages and paid time off.
- Stock Purchase Plan.
- 401(k) with employer contributions starting day one.
- Medical, dental, and vision insurance.
- Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA).
- Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs.
- Tuition Educational Assistance Programs.
- Opportunities for career growth.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Education Level
No Education Listed
