Parts Assistant

GP Motor Company; Kaysville (UT); On-site; USD 18,000 - 23,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

401(k)

Job summary

GP Motor Company, a Utah-based pre-owned vehicle dealer, seeks a dependable Parts Assistant. You will support reconditioning by installing parts, performing minor repairs, organizing parts, and moving vehicles through the process with urgency and care.

Under the Parts Manager, you’ll stay organized, communicate issues promptly, and contribute to a smooth flow from acquisition to sale. Competitive hourly pay and full-time benefits are offered.

Qualifications

• Basic automotive knowledge is required to assess parts and procedures.
• Familiarity with common hand tools and minor vehicle repairs.
• Attention to detail to verify correct parts fit and fitment.
• Ability to follow instructions and meet vehicle priorities.
• Good organization and clear communication with the team.

Responsibilities

• Install replacement parts on dealership vehicles as assigned by the Parts Manager.
• Complete minor mechanical, cosmetic, interior, trim, lighting, and bolt-on repairs.
• Ensure parts are installed correctly and securely.
• Communicate immediately when additional parts or a qualified tech is needed.
• Receive incoming parts and help verify deliveries.

Skills

Basic automotive knowledge

Hand tools

Vehicle repair experience

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Organization

Independent work

Job description

GP Motor Company is a Utah-based pre-owned vehicle dealership committed to providing quality vehicles and a straightforward customer experience. Our operation brings together sales, service, vehicle reconditioning, parts, and financing support to move vehicles efficiently from acquisition to sale. We value accountability, organization, practical problem-solving, and employees who take ownership of their work.

Parts Assistant

GP Motor Company is seeking a dependable and mechanically inclined Parts Assistant to support our vehicle reconditioning operation. This position focuses on installing automotive parts, completing minor repairs, organizing incoming parts, and helping vehicles move through the reconditioning process without unnecessary delays.

The Parts Assistant works under the direction of the Parts Manager and is a good fit for someone who enjoys hands‑on automotive work, stays organized, and communicates problems immediately.

Position Details

• Pay: $15 per hour
• Employment Type: Full-time
• Location: 162 N Sugar St, Layton, UT 84041

Responsibilities

• Install replacement parts on dealership vehicles as assigned by the Parts Manager.
• Complete minor mechanical, cosmetic, interior, trim, lighting, and bolt‑on repairs within your skill level.
• Ensure parts are installed correctly, securely, and professionally.
• Protect vehicle interiors, exteriors, and surrounding components while performing work.
• Maintain and properly reinstall hardware, fasteners, clips, and related components.
• Test or verify installed components when applicable.
• Communicate immediately when an installation requires additional parts or a qualified technician.
• Receive incoming parts and help verify deliveries.
• Match, label, organize, and stage parts for the correct vehicle.
• Pull parts for vehicles scheduled for installation.
• Identify and report missing, damaged, incorrect, or unusable parts.
• Prepare incorrect parts, cores, and other items for return.
• Keep parts, tools, installation areas, and storage areas clean and organized.
• Confirm completed installations so vehicle statuses can be updated.
• Report any accidental damage to a vehicle or part immediately.
• Pick up locally sourced parts when directed and applicable.
• Complete additional parts‑related duties assigned by the Parts Manager.

Qualifications

• Basic automotive or mechanical knowledge.
• Comfortable using common hand tools and completing minor vehicle repairs.
• Automotive repair, parts installation, maintenance, or reconditioning experience is preferred.
• Strong attention to detail and ability to verify that the correct part is being installed on the correct vehicle.
• Ability to follow instructions and established vehicle priorities.
• Strong organization and communication skills.
• Ability to recognize when work is outside your skill level and escape it promptly.
• Dependable, accountable, and comfortable working in a fast‑paced automotive environment.
• Ability to work independently while supporting the Parts Manager and the larger reconditioning team.

What Success Looks Like

The successful Parts Assistant completes installations promptly and correctly, keeps parts and hardware organized, communicates problems as soon as they are discovered, and helps prevent vehicles from sitting unnecessarily after parts arrive. The goal is to complete assigned work safely and efficiently so each vehicle can move to the next stage of reconditioning.

Benefits

Eligible employees have access to:

• Medical insurance
• Dental insurance
• Vision insurance
• 401(k)
• Additional supplemental benefit options

GP Motor Company is an equal opportunity employer. Employment decisions are based on qualifications, merit, and business needs.