Communication Skills, Customer Relations, Customer Support/Service, Driver's License, Forklift, Heavy Lifting, Interpersonal Skills, Inventory Management, Microsoft Office, OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturer), Organizational Skills, Physical Inventory, Presentation/Verbal Skills, Problem Solving Skills, Purchase Orders, Purchasing/Procurement, Rentals, Repair Orders, Sales, School Buildings, Shipping Operations, Shipping/Receiving, Vehicle Fleets, Warehousing, Writing Skills
Unique Opportunity! Join the founding team! We're seeking a Parts Advisor who wants the rare opportunity to help build a brand-new operation from the ground up! As we are opening a new facility, we're looking for professionals who want a voice in how a parts department operates. Help establish inventory workflows, support a strong team culture, and be part of building something great from day one—all while working in a modern facility alongside a talented and growing team.?
We are excited to announce an opening for a full-time Parts Advisor at the brand-new DeVivo Companies facility in East Hartford, CT.
With over a century of experience serving the Northeast, DeVivo Companies provides comprehensive transportation, fleet, and equipment solutions. From fleet maintenance and specialty vehicle builds to school bus sales and full-scale parts operations, we offer complete lifecycle support for the vehicles that keep our communities moving. Backed by factory-trained technicians and top OEM partnerships, our long-term customer success drives everything we do. Learn more about us at www.devivocompanies.com.
Why You Will Love Working Here:
- Compensation: $28.00 - $35.00/hr.
- Career Growth: Paid training and a strong history of promotion from within.
- Perks: Company-provided uniform and boot program, with plenty of overtime opportunities.
- Health Insurance & Benefits: Medical and dental insurance, FSA, life insurance, paid time off, and a 401(k) with company match.
- Extras: Employee referral rewards.
Job Responsibilities:
Parts Management
- Partner with internal departments and personnel to meet parts needs
- Order, procure, stock and bill parts efficiently
- Create and receive parts requisitions and purchase orders
Communication and Coordination
- Assist Service Department as needed with light Service Advising duties such as greeting customers, receiving payments, and opening and closing repair orders.
- Communicate daily with service manager, technicians, sales, and lease and rental department regarding parts needs
- Communicate with the Warranty Department to provide all necessary information for claim filing.
- Maintain good relationships with suppliers and vendors
- Coordinate warranty and dirty ore maintenance
Warehouse Operations
- Manage warehousing, shipping, and receiving operations
- Maintain a clean and organized parts area and warehouse
- Conduct physical inventory counts as needed
Technical Proficiency
- Use Dealership Software and Microsoft Office proficiently
- Operate a forklift safely
Customer Service
- Maintain strong written, oral and interpersonal skills to interact effectively with customers and team members
- Address and resolve parts related issues promptly
- Assist Service Department Customers as necessary
Requirements
- Required: Minimum of 3 years’ experience in parts/warehousing/inventory control within the automotive/truck parts industry.
- Strong written, oral, and interpersonal skills.
- Ability to work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to overcome obstacles and find solutions to parts needs for company departments.
- Ability to achieve and maintain proper parts certifications and training for any needed OEM
- Valid driver’s license. Preferred: Service Department Experience (will train the right candidate)
- Ability to lift heavy objects
Questions? Call/text Frank at (781) 770-9173 or?
frank.vardaro@devivocompanies.com
.?Qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national origin, disability, protected veteran status and any other protected classes.?