Assistant Parts Dispatcher & Driver

Jim Burke Ford Lincoln; Bakersfield (CA); On-site; USD 22,000 - 30,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical Insurance

Dental Insurance

401K Plan

Paid Vacation

Paid Holidays

Paid Sick Time

Life Insurance

Discounts on Sales/Service/Rental

Voluntary Benefits

Paid Training

Uniforms

Job summary

Jim Burke Ford Lincoln is seeking an Assistant Parts Dispatcher in Bakersfield, CA to coordinate routes for our parts drivers and support the parts department with stock and deliveries. The role includes training new drivers and enforcing safety policies, along with vehicle safety inspections.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, an unrestricted driver’s license with a clean record, strong computer and customer service skills, and the ability to lift up to 50 pounds.

Qualifications

• Must have high school diploma or GED
• Unrestricted driver’s license with clean driving record for last three years
• Strong computer skills and customer service abilities
• Excellent communication and ability to lead drivers
• Able to lift up to 50 pounds and work safely

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates values in every aspect of the job
• Coordinates routes for parts drivers
• Pulls parts for delivery
• Follows safety policies and procedures
• Keeps vehicles clean and performs routine maintenance tasks
• Delivers parts to designated accounts
• Pick up and deliver parts and equipment to customers, wholesale accounts and vendors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Skills

Strong computer skills

Excellent communication

Education

High school diploma or GED

Unrestricted driver’s license + clean driving record (3 years)

Job description

Job Description

The Assistant Parts Dispatcher helps coordinate the route the delivery drivers make to our local area customers. The Assistant Dispatcher helps train each new parts driver and make sure that, without exception, the Delivery Driver operates within the legal speed limits and in a safe fashion at all times. In addition, he/she will conduct vehicle safety inspections and support the parts department by putting stock away, pulling parts for delivery, and maintaining good housekeeping for the department. This position will also serve as an additional parts driver to make deliveries to our customers if the department is short-staffed.

The ideal candidate has a high school diploma or GED, an unrestricted driver's license and a clean driving record, strong computer and customer service skills, and excellent communication skills with the ability to give work direction and train the drivers. Candidates must be able to safely lift 50 pounds independently.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates our values in every aspect of the job
• Coordinates the routes for the parts drivers
• Pulls parts for delivery
• Complies with and enforces all safety policies and procedures
• Ensures the drivers maintain cleanliness of vehicles and performs routine maintenance tasks
• Obeys posted speed limits at all times and all other rules of the road
• Completes any reports or logs
• Delivers parts to designated accounts
• Pick up and deliver parts and equipment to customers, wholesale accounts and vendors
• Performs other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED preferred
• Parts knowledge and experience preferred
• Unrestricted driver's license and clean driving record for last three years
• Strong computer skills
• Must be able to bend, kneel, squat, stand, and lift heavy objects up to 50 pounds as needed
• Excellent communication, customer service, and problem solving skills, including the ability to maintain composure under stress
• Safety and customer service oriented

Company Description

Become a member of a winning team that offers growth opportunities, excellent earning potential, and leadership that fosters engaged team members. Jim Burke Ford Lincoln is one of the top five Ford dealers in California and a recipient of the Ford Motor Company President's Award - the highest honor bestowed upon a dealership. The dealership corporation was founded in 1913 and is one of the oldest in the nation. With almost 300 employees, our vision of "Building lasting relationships" has become the cornerstone of everything we do.

We are always looking for talented, self-motivated individuals to join our team.

Benefits

• An AWESOME place to work!
• Medical Insurance
• Dental Insurance
• 401(K) Retirement Plan
• Paid Vacation
• Paid Holidays
• Paid Sick Time
• Company-Paid Life Insurance
• Generous Discounts on Sales/Service/Rental
• Voluntary Benefits
• Paid Training
• Uniforms (For applicable position)

Parts Dispatch/Driver

Must be available to work between 7:30 - 5:30 M-F