Shop Assistant

INTERSTATE GROUP LLC•Beaumont, TX

About The Position

The Parts and Service Assistant (PSA) assists in the duties and responsibilities of the Parts and Service Department. The position assists in all aspects of the inbound and outbound inventory, installing parts, servicing trailers of all makes and models, and preparing products for presentation and demonstration. PSA’s assist in maintaining a clean and safe facility. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable qualified individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions upon request.

Requirements

Time management
Ability to solve basic problems, communicate properly, handle and diffuse difficult situations
Troubleshooting
Attention to detail
Strong mechanical ability
Quality customer service
Requires a high school diploma or equivalent.
Must be able to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, and procedure manuals. Also important is the ability to write occasional reports and correspondence and to speak effectively with customers or employees.
Requires the ability to calculate figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, commissions, proportions, percentages, area, circumference, and volume. The PSA must also be able to apply concepts of basic algebra and geometry as needed.
Must be able to communicate and assist in the resolution of practical problems dealing with a variety of concrete variables in situations where only limited standardization exists. The position also requires the ability to interpret a variety of instructions furnished in written, oral, diagram, or schedule form.
While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to talk or hear. The employee is frequently required to stand, walk, sit, use their hands to handle or feel, reach with their hands and arms while balancing, routinely lift 50 to 75 pounds and climb ladders.

Nice To Haves

Spoken fluency in Spanish is a plus.
Knowledge of on-line computer systems is helpful but not required for successful completion of the PSA job responsibilities and assignments. Basic keyboarding skills are also beneficial for efficiency.

Responsibilities

Daily inspection of trailers on the lot for safety and quality control.
Perform daily processes that include parts, service work, inventory control as directed by store management.
Service, parts/accessories installations, and warranty work.
Assist will all deliveries of trailers, parts, and supplies and submit paperwork to management for review.
Maintain the store facility and grounds by cleaning and organizing the building, shop, and trailers, in order to promote safety, security, and a professional appearance as directed by store management.
Work strategically and collaboratively with store management.
Attend and participate in all required team and company meetings.
Assist with warranty, repair, facility, and equipment problems.
Assist Store Management team in trailer sales, as needed (sale license required in some states).
Performs other duties as assigned.
Ability to safely operate Kubota tractor or similar.
Ability to safely operate power tools and welding equipment. (Company certification required)