Parts Driver - Mercedes Benz of Walnut Creek

Company Description

Sonic Automotive is a multi-billion dollar Fortune 500 company and one of the largest automotive dealer groups in the country with 100+ dealerships nationwide across 25 brands.

At Mercedes Benz of Walnut Creek, a Sonic Automotive family dealership, you'll find the opportunities, resources, and support you need to grow and develop professionally. So read on, and consider a rewarding career with Sonic Automotive, Inc.

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More than half of our 160 employees have had an internal promotion at our dealership. Many of our leadership team members were promoted from within our company. Our General Manager started in the automotive industry as a porter. (And no, his dad does not own the company)

Do we have fun or are we like every other dealership?

You tell us. These are some things that differentiate us from everyone else:

• PB&J bar, noodle station, cereal station
• Ping pong tournaments
• Monthly kick off lunches to feed our awesome employees and acknowledge our top performers in each department
• Community events
• Monthly employee events
• Celebrity clientele
• And so much more!

How do we rank amongst other Mercedes-Benz dealerships in the Bay Area?

• We are the #1 New and Pre-owned Mercedes-Benz dealership in Northern CA.
• We are the #1 EQ Mercedes-Benz dealership in the country.

Job Description

Summary:

The Parts Driver is responsible for picking up and delivering parts and equipment to customers, satellite stores, wholesale accounts, and vendors.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Checks with the parts manager, wholesale representative, inventory control administrator, parts counter people, or shipping and receiving clerk before leaving to coordinate any last minute pick-ups or deliveries.
• Checks with the body shop each day to determine immediate parts needs.
• Delivers parts to body shop when needed and distributes to appropriate body technicians.
• Verifies that invoice matches purchase order for each pick-up.
• Checks payments received with the invoices for each delivery.
• Keeps an accurate log of daily deliveries and pick-ups. Requests recipient's signature on each delivery entry.
• Unloads truck each night. Turns in all paperwork and undelivered parts.
• Handles basic maintenance of the truck including filling tank with gas, checking oil, keeping it clean, and making sure required inspections are performed.
• Advises parts manager if delivery trucks need major repairs and maintenance.
• Helps with stocking and posting orders when they arrive to expedite delivery to shop technicians and wholesale accounts.

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with a clean driving record
• Physically able to drive vehicles and transport, move, stock parts
• Must be authorized to work in the USA
• Must be willing to undergo pre-employment compliance requirements: Drug testing, background check, MVR.

Preferred Experience:

• Previous experience in a similar role or automotive industry is preferred
• Basic knowledge of vehicles is a plus

Additional Information

Compensation (Hourly):

• $21.00 / hour

*The Parts Driver Position has a Pay Scale consisting of the following elements and ranges.  Wages include Base Hourly Compensation of $21.00 / hour*

Schedule:

• FULL TIME
• 5 days a week / 2 days off
• Weekend availability required

Benefits:

• Medical, dental, vision insurance
• 401k plan with company match
• Paid Time Off accrual
• Closed for Thanksgiving day and Christmas day
• Employee discounts on purchasing and leasing cars
• Opportunities for career advancement within a Fortune 500 company

All your information will be kept confidential according to EEOC guidelines