Parts Specialist

Job DetailsJob Location: Salina - Salina, KS 67401Salary Range: $20.00 - $30.00 HourlyPosition Title: Parts Specialist 

Reporting to: Parts Manager 

Department: Parts 

 

Central Power Systems & Services is a privately held company with deep roots going back to 1954.   

  

Our Mission Statement is forging long-lasting partnerships by providing first-class customer support.  We live that statement every single day. We are looking for a Parts Specialist to help support that mission.  

 

 JOB SUMMARY   

 

This position will work behind the counter in the parts department and be the “parts go-to” person Monday-Friday. It is helpful to have at least one year of experience in working with parts sales and delivery. Any experience with heavy equipment parts is a definite plus. All candidates should have excellent customer relations and communications skills.  Compensation includes a competitive, team-based incentive plan based on department performance! 

 

Responsibilities 

 



Provide excellent customer service to both internal and external customers 





Work closely with vendors and customers to provide parts in a timely manner 





Prepare/perform daily & weekly shipments 





Organize and ship parts 





Provide shipping and receiving department support when needed 





Create and maintain standard operating procedures for shipping & receiving  





Research websites and vendor databases for parts pricing 





Actively seek opportunities to upsell to retail customers 





Assist customers with exchanges, returns and warranty claims 





Work to reduce overstocking and to remove obsolete parts 





Support Service Department to ensure adequate stocking and timely arrival of necessary parts 





Follow up with retail customers after the sale to ensure customer satisfaction 



 

Great Benefits 

 



Competitive Salary 





Tool Programs available for entry level technicians 





Health Benefits including Medical, Dental, Vision and Life insurance 





401(k) with a company match 





Paid Time Off + 7 Company Paid Holidays 





Productive Work Environment with opportunity for internal growth 


QualificationsQualifications 

 



High school diploma or equivalent required 





Previous parts experience (looking up and sourcing parts) 





2+ years' experience working in parts department for heavy-duty diesel and/or construction equipment shop preferred 





Product knowledge  





Valid Driver's License with clean driving record 





Excellent written and verbal communication 





Customer facing experience 





Basic reading and math skills 





Strong attention to detail 



 

WORK CONDITIONS  

 

 Physical Demands/Work Environment:   

 

This position regularly requires walking, standing, sitting, stooping, bending, kneeling and climbing stairs.  It also often requires pushing, pulling, twisting, lifting 50+ lbs. and working in a variety of weather conditions and noise levels.  This list is not meant to cover every possible scenario but simply provide an outline.  Employees may be assigned other tasks as needed.  

 

All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.  

  

CPS&S is a smoke-free and drug-free work environment.  Employment offers are contingent upon successful completion of a background check and drug screen (including THC).