Parts Specialist I VDOT

Mancon; Salem (VA); On-site; USD 18,000 - 31,000; Full time

Job summary

MANCON is seeking a Parts Specialist I in Salem, VA to provide counter service for VDOT parts and support inventory control. The role includes data entry, customer service, and occasional vehicle transport to pick up parts. Salary is an hourly range with placement based on experience and certifications.

The position requires driving, inventory tasks, and adherence to relevant SOPs and safety manuals. A forklift license and driving experience are preferred, with 24-hour availability for

Qualifications

• Valid driver’s license with two years driving experience.
• 1 year experience with auto parts or heavy‑duty truck parts.
• 24-hour availability during emergency and/or critical operations.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license.

Responsibilities

• Provide quality customer service to include but not limited to the following: attention to detail, per SOPs and policy manuals.
• Drive vehicle to designated locations to purchase/pick up parts and review invoices for pricing and quantities.
• Assist in generating invoices and entering vendor receiving documents in inventory system.
• Perform weekly inventory cycle counts and participate in wall-to-wall inventories at site.
• Follow guidelines for vehicle and equipment maintenance and provide 24-hour support during emergencies.

Skills

Customer service

Attention to detail

Data entry

Inventory management

Job description

Overview

The Parts Specialist I provides counter service to VDOT employees who need parts/equipment to perform their jobs. The Parts Specialist I will assist with inventory control, data entry in inventory systems, customer service, and may occasionally drive a MANCON vehicle to pick up parts.

This is an hourly position. The compensation range for this position is $13.00 to $22.62 per hour. Placement within this range will be based on a combination of relevant experience, certifications, and/or demonstrated skills that align with the role requirements.

Responsibilities

Provide quality customer service to include but not limited to the following:

• Attention to detail
• Review, familiarize with and adhere to Product Group Catalog
• Review, familiarize with and adhere to Policy and Procedures Manual
• Review, familiarize with and adhere to MANCON’s SOPs and Safety Manual
• Meet and greet customers
• Review supplied requisition forms to ensure they are properly completed (Signatures, timestamps, part numbers, descriptions and quantities)
• Answer questions regarding availability of parts
• Ask appropriate questions to ensure correct parts are researched and provided
• Inform customers when requested parts are available

Parts Pick up

• Drive vehicle to designated locations to purchase/pick up parts
• Provide company documentation to vendors as required (tax exempt form, credit references)
• Review all invoices at vendor location to ensure accuracy on pricing and quantities
• Return products to MANCON location in a timely fashion

Data Entry Requirements

• Assist in generating invoices for customer requisitions in the inventory system
• Assist in entry of vendor receiving documents in the inventory system

Inventory Management Requirements

• Assist in performing weekly inventory cycle counts
• Assist in performing counts during Wall-to-Wall inventories at site

Other Requirements

• Follow established guidelines for vehicle and equipment maintenance
• Provide 24-hour support during emergency and/or critical operations
• Travel to locations to pick up parts
• Assist with inventory research projects as requested
• Adhere to required procedures
• Participate in the SCM continuing training program
• Assist with other duties as assigned

Qualifications

• Valid Driver’s License with two years driving experience
• 1 year experience with auto parts or heavy-duty truck parts
• 24-hour availability during emergency and/or critical operations
• Ability to obtain and maintain a forklift license

Preferred Qualifications

• Delivery Driver experience
• Inventory or warehouse experience
• 1 year computer experience
• Ability to obtain and maintain P1 or P2 ASE certification

Physical Requirements

Medium work - Exerting up to 50 pounds of force occasionally, and/or up to 20 pounds of force frequently, and/or up to 10 pounds of force constantly to move objects.

Essential Requirements

Driving, Lifting, Reaching, Sitting, Standing, Stooping, Walking

Physical Requirements Other

Work is mostly performed in storerooms and warehouses which may have uncontrolled temperatures and dirt/dust/damp conditions.Work is also performed in vehicles traveling to sites.