Shop Parts Runner
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 at the company’s main shop facility in El Mirage, Arizona, supporting Equipment Management, Shop Mechanics, and the Parts Purchaser. The role helps keep shop operations and field equipment running efficiently by picking up and delivering parts, organizing inventory, preparing vehicles and equipment, and maintaining a safe and clean shop environment. It is an entry-level opportunity for someone interested in learning logistics, parts management, and heavy equipment maintenance operations. On-the-job training is provided. The position offers a base rate of $20.00 per hour and a comprehensive benefits package.
Requirements
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and a safe driving record.
- Ability to periodically lift 50–75 pounds and handle heavy truck and 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.
Nice To Haves
- Basic knowledge of automotive or heavy truck parts, vehicle detailing and 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 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 parts and materials, matching packing slips to purchase orders, and stocking incoming items.
- Help shop mechanics stage parts and tools and support routine shop maintenance tasks as assigned.
- Maintain clean, organized shop floors, wash bays, service areas, and the parts room; ensure tools and shop equipment are stored properly and ready for use.
- Perform daily pre-trip and post-trip inspections of shop delivery trucks and utility vehicles, keeping them clean, fueled, maintained, and safely operated.
- Keep 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 in support of shop and paving operations.
Benefits
- Comprehensive benefits package
- Training and development to support career growth
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
