Job Details
Level
Experienced
Job Location
Peterbilt of Council Bluffs - Council Bluffs, IA
Position Type
Full Time
Education Level
High School
Travel Percentage
None
Job Shift
Nights
Job Category
Sales
Description
Shift hours are 11 PM to 7 AM
The Back Parts Counter Sales Person will assist in making the Parts Department a profitable center by focusing on providing excellent customer service using established customer sales standards.
Major Duties and Responsibilities:

• Fill parts orders received by telephone
• Fill parts order for shop and deliver to mechanic
• Inform mechanic on substitution of part when identical replacement is not available
• Research availability of out-of-stock parts and issue purchase order
• Review repair orders before they are closed to see that correct parts are issued
• Use catalog and computer to determine part number and price
• Inspect returned parts to determine if they are re-stockable before issuing credit
• Maintain lubricant inventory
• Assist Front Parts Counter staff when needed
• Keep work area neat and organized
• Complete training requirements for the parts department
• Attend scheduled parts meetings

Qualifications
Education/Training or Experience:

• High School diploma or GED; or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Intermediate to advanced computer skills required
• 1 year of experience in the heavy-duty truck industry preferred

Personal Requirements:

• The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing
• Able to listen to and understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences
• Able to communicate information and ideas in writing or verbally so others will understand
• Give full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times
• The ability to perform basic math as well as calculating figures and amounts such as discounts, interest, percentages, and statistics
• Must interact well with managers, co-workers, customers, and the general public
• It is preferred that the Back Parts Counter Person possess' a valid driver's license and meets insurability requirements with the Company's insurance company
• Must be able to work overtime as necessary

Physical Demands and Environment:
The physical demands and environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disability to perform the essential functions.

• Daily operation of a computer and other office machines (i.e., calculator, copy machine, and computer printers)
• Occasionally will work out doors in all kinds of weather
• Daily employee will lift up to 75 pounds
• Daily noise level is usually moderate
• Frequent exposure to moving mechanical parts
• Daily will sit, stand, walk, stoop, crawl, kneel, reach, handle, finger, feel, talk, hear, and see
• Extensive computer viewing daily