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Altorfer CAT

Sells, rents and services heavy equipment and power systems

Parts Counter Specialist - Hvy

Full-TimeDeadline 10/9/27
$21 - $24/hr
Entry
East Peoria, IL, USA
In Person
RetailCheckout & Customer Service

About the job

Requirements
  • Must be a self-starter with good time management, planning, and organizational skills, and a commitment to detail.
  • Must have a positive attitude and strong customer service skills.
  • Strong computer skills are required, including familiarity with UPS WorldShip, Microsoft Word, Microsoft Excel, and Microsoft Outlook.
  • Excellent written, email, and verbal communication skills are necessary.
  • Must be able to handle general math calculations involving money, weight, volume, and distance.
  • Must be able to lift 75 pounds.
  • Must be able to work with minimal supervision.
  • A high school diploma or equivalent is required.
  • Must have a valid driver’s license and a clean driving record, with no more than two minor violations in the past three years and no major violations in the past five years; a motor vehicle report will be performed on the final candidate.
  • Must wear approved safety equipment, including safety glasses with side shields and steel-toe footwear.
  • Must be flexible to work overtime as needed during peak season.
Responsibilities
  • Look up part numbers in equipment parts books or online resources and assist customers.
  • Assist with processing customer parts counter sales.
  • Call customers with order status updates.
  • Complete required paperwork and computer data entry.
  • Perform other duties as assigned.
Desired Qualifications
  • Previous parts counter or shop experience for a heavy equipment dealer is a plus.

About the company

Altorfer CAT is an equipment dealer that sells and rents machinery, engines, attachments and power systems for commercial and industrial use. Its product lines include construction and mining equipment, lift trucks, agricultural machinery and generator sets, backed by replacement parts and repair services. The company combines branch-based sales and service with field support, while its power-systems operation designs and produces generator packages for specific customer applications. Its territory covers eastern Iowa, northeast Missouri, northern and central Illinois, and parts of northwest Indiana. Founded in 1957, Altorfer is headquartered in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, United States.

Company Size

1,001-5,000

Company Stage

N/A

Total Funding

N/A

Headquarters

Cedar Rapids, IA

Founded

1957

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What believers are saying

  • Qualifying new parents receive paid leave: Altorfer includes maternal, paternal and adoptive leave within the child's first year.
  • Approved study receives financial support: Altorfer reimburses part of tuition, books and required course fees.
  • Technical training includes paid experience: the Davenport ThinkBIG programme alternates college study with paid dealer internships.

What critics are saying

  • Travel is substantial for rental leadership: the vice-president vacancy requires 35-60% travel, including occasional overnight stays.
  • Vendor-tool experience is required: the Bartonville engineering vacancy requires CAT ET, monitoring software, SIS Web and TMI experience.
  • Training still involves heavy handling: the Davenport internship specifies lifting loads of 75-100 pounds.

What makes Altorfer CAT unique

  • Ownership spans three generations: Altorfer describes its transition to third-generation family ownership.
  • Its dealership extends beyond Caterpillar: Altorfer also lists authorised relationships with Mitsubishi, JLG, FENDT, CLAAS and Trail King.
  • Equipment monitoring supports remote diagnosis: Altorfer advertises connected devices that allow dealer troubleshooting without a site visit.

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