Parts Counter Associate

About Us

David A. Thompson founded TEC Equipment in 1976. During those early days in Portland, Oregon, TEC Equipment was known as Thompson Equipment Company and its business was buying and selling used trucks and trailers.

Today, David is joined by his three sons, David O., Chris, and William. This proud, family-owned business is now one of the largest full-service truck and trailer dealerships in the United States. Headquartered in Portland, Oregon, TEC has over 28 locations, serving customers across Washington, Oregon, California, Nevada, Arizona, and Nebraska.

We feature Mack and Volvo heavy-duty trucks, Hino and Isuzu medium duty trucks, trailers from Stoughton Trailers, BWS, and MAC Trailer, and Cottrell, Kentucky, and Sun Country auto transport trailers. We also sell all makes of used trucks.

Our full-service offerings additionally feature quality parts, state-of-the-art service, collision centers, leasing and rental, financing, and insurance. TEC Equipment locations are authorized service centers for Mack, Volvo, Cummins, Meritor, Allison Transmission, Eaton and Fuller warranties.

Overview

Our Parts Department has an opportunity for a Counter Sales Associate to join our team. In this position, you will sell parts to all available customers, find new opportunities for sales by seeking to understand each customer’s challenges and needs, and create valued customer relationships.  Sales are completed over the counter, through the shop (Service Department), or on the phone. Creating valued customer relationships is dependent on embodying TEC Equipment’s value proposition throughout all customer interactions. Your top priority will be to create a seamless experience for our customers between the Warehouse, Parts Department, and Service Department.

Responsibilities

• Assist Service Technicians in selecting parts needed for repairs in process and ensure that Technicians submit a Parts Requisition before charging out the parts; file requisition copy with repair order.
• Maintain a constant flow of parts to the service department in order to keep Technicians on the floor working.
• Occasionally assist walk-in customers in selecting required parts & suggesting companion parts/add-ons and offer specials to ensure customer is exposed to the full product line.
• Safely pull purchased parts from stock in a timely and accurate manner.
• Determine availability of parts that are not in stock, submit an emergency order if needed by customer.
• Answer phone calls before three rings & provide price quotes and other requested or applicable information as well as looking for opportunities to learn more about the customer.
• Notify Shop Foreman and customer immediately when ordered parts arrive; keep supervisor updated on any delays so customer is aware of the estimated arrival time
• Set up orders for daily shipment, delivery, and/or pick-up.
• Assist Service Technicians in selecting parts needed for repairs in process and ensure that Technicians submit a Parts Requisition before charging out the parts; file requisition copy with repair order.
• Maintain a constant flow of parts to the service department in order to keep Technicians on the floor working.
• Verify “will call” and “back order” files weekly and return to vendors or restock items as directed.

Qualifications

• Prior customer service experience.
• At least 3 years of experience in truck/automotive parts counter sales.
• Valid driver's license and able to meet insurance requirements
• Forklift experience and ability to become forklift certified by TEC Equipment is preferred.
• Ability to maintain predictable and reliable attendance and work in a safe and alert manner.
• Ability to prioritize and complete multiple requests and responsibilities effectively and timely.

Compensation

The base pay range for this position is $22.75 to $28.53.

Benefits

TEC provides our employees and their families with a full menu of health, wellness, and retirement benefits.

New hires are eligible to participate in TEC Equipment’s comprehensive benefits plan the first of the month following your date of hire.

• Choice of two comprehensive medical plan options that include prescription drug coverage
• Choice of two dental plans that cover preventative and diagnostic care, basic and major services, and orthodontia for children
• Vision care, discounted hearing exams, and hearing aids
• 401(k) retirement savings plan with company contribution
• Life, accident, and disability insurance
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
• Education assistance
• Seven paid holidays, vacation accrual of at least 48 hours per year, and paid sick

Statements

All offers of employment are contingent upon successful completion of all applicable screenings.

We are an equal opportunity employer and all qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, gender identity, sexual orientation, national origin, disability status, protected veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by law.

Pursuant to the San Francisco Fair Chance Ordinance and the Los Angeles Fair Chance Ordinance, we will consider for employment qualified applicants with arrest and conviction records.