Shop Parts Runner

Southwest Concrete Paving Co.•El Mirage, AZ

19h•Onsite

About The Position

Southwest Concrete Paving is an established concrete paving company specializing in military airfield construction across the western United States. The Shop Parts Runner works directly with Equipment Management, Shop Mechanics, and the Parts Purchaser at the company’s main shop facility in El Mirage, Arizona. This entry-level support role helps keep shop operations and field equipment running efficiently by handling local parts pickups and hot-shot jobsite deliveries, organizing shop inventory, preparing fleet vehicles, and maintaining a safe, clean shop environment. On-the-job training is provided, and the position offers an opportunity to learn logistics, parts management, and heavy equipment maintenance operations. The company describes this role as an entry point into a career in fleet logistics, parts procurement, or heavy equipment maintenance. Motivated employees may learn inventory control, parts sourcing, and vendor management; gain exposure to heavy equipment systems, commercial diesel trucks, and diagnostic tools; and progress into roles such as Assistant Mechanic, Parts Purchaser, or Fleet Support Specialist. The position pays a base rate of $20.00 per hour and includes a comprehensive benefits package. Employment is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing and a full background check to obtain access to military bases.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
Valid driver’s license with a safe driving record.
Ability to lift 50–75 pounds periodically and handle heavy truck or machinery parts and supplies.
Ability to work in shop, wash-bay, and outdoor construction environments, including heat, cold, and dust.
Availability for standard shop hours, with flexibility for overtime or weekend runs as needed.
Strong work ethic, reliability, punctuality, and willingness to follow instructions.
Basic computer and tablet skills for tracking deliveries and receipts.
Must have a REAL ID or be able to obtain one before the start date.
Ability to work independently and as part of a team in a fast-paced, changing environment.
Pass pre-employment and random drug testing and a full background check required for access to military bases.

Nice To Haves

Basic knowledge of automotive or heavy truck parts, vehicle detailing or washing, or local vendor networks.
Previous experience in a shop, wash bay, warehouse, auto parts store, farm, or construction environment.

Responsibilities

Follow safe practices in all aspects of daily activities.
Pick up and deliver parts, fluids, filters, tools, and supplies between local suppliers, dealerships, freight terminals, and the main shop yard.
Make hot-shot deliveries to active jobsites to help minimize equipment downtime.
Wash, clean, detail, and prepare service trucks, company vehicles, and equipment for field deployment, shop maintenance, or transfer.
Assist with receiving and checking in incoming parts and materials, matching packing slips to purchase orders, and stocking items.
Help shop mechanics stage parts and tools and support routine shop maintenance tasks as assigned.
Maintain a clean, organized shop floor, wash bays, service areas, and parts room; ensure tools and shop equipment are stored properly and are safe and ready for use.
Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections on shop delivery trucks and utility vehicles, and keep them clean, fueled, maintained, and safely operated.
Maintain accurate pickup and delivery logs, record part numbers, and communicate parts status to the shop team.
Coordinate with Equipment Management, Shop Mechanics, and the Parts Purchaser to meet equipment-parts and vehicle-preparation needs promptly.
Perform other duties as assigned in support of shop and paving operations.