Parts Specialist

O'Reilly Auto Parts; Centennial (CO); On-site; USD 20,884 - 30,307; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Time Off

401(k) with Employer Contributions

Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance

Tuition Educational Assistance

Career Growth Opportunities

Job summary

A premier automotive parts retailer in Centennial, Colorado, is seeking a Parts Specialist to provide exceptional service to retail and installer customers. The ideal candidate will assist in various store functions, including customer interactions, cash handling, and inventory management. Candidates should possess strong multitasking abilities and automotive knowledge. Benefits include competitive wages, health insurance, and opportunities for career growth.

Qualifications

• Ability to provide outstanding, friendly and professional customer service.
• Must be able to multitask while handling customers on the phone and in the store.
• Familiar with automotive parts and sales/service.

Responsibilities

• Greet and assist retail/walk-in customers in a friendly manner.
• Complete assigned company training relevant to the position.
• Maintain and secure cash drawer and process transactions.
• Drive a delivery vehicle as needed.

Skills

Customer service

Multitasking

Alphanumeric matching

Automotive parts knowledge

Bilingualism (Spanish)

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE certification

Job description

Compensation Pay Range

$15.16 - $22.00

The actual hourly rate will equal or exceed the required minimum wage applicable to the job location. Additional compensation includes annual, quarterly performance, or premiums which may be paid in amounts ranging per hour in specific circumstances. Premiums may be based on schedule, facility, season, or specific work performed. Multiple premiums may apply if applicable criteria are met.

The Parts Specialist will provide all retail and installer customers with a high level of service. This position will also support store management in the accomplishment of assigned tasks.

Bilingual candidates encouraged to apply.

Essential Job Functions

• Follow and promote all company customer service programs, i.e. Hi‑5, Low Price Guarantee, Rock the Call, Related Selling, Rock the Lot, etc.
• Promptly greet retail/walk‑in customers in a friendly, courteous manner and assist them in their selection of merchandise.
• Assist managers and/or installer service specialists in serving the professional customers as needed and directed.
• Complete assigned company training relevant to position.
• Provide excellent service to customers calling the store on the phone by answering all calls according to company policy, accurately looking up parts and quote prices, recommending premium and related items, and offering the Low‑Price Guarantee.
• Accurately maintain and secure the cash drawer, accept cash and/or checks, make change, and process credit card transactions.
• Process exchanges and returns for credit in a friendly manner and in accordance with company policies and procedures.
• Address and resolve customer complaints in a friendly manner.
• Assist with the completion of daily image maker and planogram updates, including freight receival, stocking shelves, fronting and facing, cleaning, etc.
• Prepare new, core, and warranty merchandise returns to be shipped to the distribution center, assist with monthly stock adjustments, inventory cycle counts, etc.
• Operate brake lathe and other store test equipment after corresponding training is completed and company requirements are met.
• Perform various in‑store services for customers (where state and local laws allow) such as installing wipers, testing and charging batteries, testing charging system, scanning vehicle trouble codes, replacing headlight capsules, etc.
• Occasionally drive a delivery vehicle to make deliveries when business needs dictate, provided the driving record meets company mandated driving eligibility requirements.
• All other duties as assigned.

Skills / Education / Knowledge / Experience / Abilities

Required:

• Ability to quickly match alphanumeric sequences.
• Ability to provide outstanding, friendly and professional customer service.
• Must be able to multitask, handling customers on the phone and in the store at the same time.

Desired:

• Familiar with automotive parts, cataloging, weatherly index system, and automotive sales or service.
• ASE certification.
• Fluency in multiple languages; Spanish is highly desired.

Total Compensation Package

• Competitive Wages & Paid Time Off
• Stock Purchase Plan & 401(k) with Employer Contributions Starting Day One
• Medical, Dental, & Vision Insurance with Optional Flexible Spending Account (FSA)
• Team Member Health/Wellbeing Programs
• Tuition Educational Assistance Programs
• Opportunities for Career Growth

O’Reilly Auto Parts is an equal opportunity employer. The Company does not discriminate on the basis of race, religion, color, national origin or ancestry (including immigration status or citizenship), sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, pregnancy (including childbirth, lactation, and related medical conditions), age (40 and over), veteran status, uniformed service member status, physical or mental disability, genetic information (including testing or characteristics) or another protected status as defined by local, state, or federal law, as applicable.

Qualified individuals with a disability may be entitled to reasonable accommodation under the Americans with Disabilities Act. If you require a reasonable accommodation during the application or employment process, please let us know.