Parts Technician - Kelowna Toyota

Recruit Without Borders; Kelowna; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A regional dealership is seeking a full-time parts technician to join their team. The ideal candidate will have parts experience and excel in a fast-paced environment. They will assist customers and technicians, manage inventory, and handle phone inquiries. The position offers a starting wage of $22-$27 per hour based on experience and potential for career growth to Assistant Manager.

Qualifications

• Experience in a parts department and dealership preferred.
• Willingness to learn all aspects of the parts department.
• Knowledge in tires advantageous.

Responsibilities

• Receive and manage inventory in the parts department.
• Provide assistance to technicians and retail customers.
• Answer phones and follow up on orders.

Skills

Parts experience

Ability to multi-task

Attention to detail

Customer service skills

Education

Journeyperson certification

Tools

Reynolds and Reynolds

Job description

Overview

Our goal is to create a comfortable and relaxed environment for our staff and customers to ensure a welcoming family atmosphere. We want our dealership to be a destination worth visiting.

Opportunity

This position has nothing but opportunity. Without going into great detail, this person could start as a parts tech and end up being Assistant Manager within a couple of years.

Requirements for the position

• Parts Experience is a must
• Journeyperson preferred
• Dealership experience preferred
• Reynolds and Reynolds--our operating system--preferred
• Parts experience in an aftermarket--ie Napa,Lordco,truck accessory store, private shop okay if no dealership experience

The right candidate will have the following qualities

• Able to multi-task with attention to detail
• Willing to learn all aspects of a dealership parts department ie-Receiving, shipping, inventory control, able to lift 50lbs
• Working with technicians and retail customers
• Answering phones in a timely and courteous manner, following up on orders and inquiries from retail and internal customers.
• Upselling the parts required for the complete job.
• Able to work in a fast paced, demanding but rewarding atmosphere. Knowledge in tires would be an advantage but means little with no automotive exp.

Wages would be from $22-$27 an hour to start, depending on experience.

Full time position.