Automotive Parts Specialist I

About the role

The Automotive Parts Specialist I supports Texas A&M University Transportation Services by managing the automotive parts inventory, handling part requests, and ensuring smooth operations of the fleet. This onsite position involves both administrative and hands‑on tasks in a dynamic university environment.

Key responsibilities

• Receive, record, store, and issue automotive parts, reconciling invoices with deliveries.
• Maintain inventory using fleet management software, label and organize parts in designated rooms.
• Operate a university vehicle to retrieve or identify parts not deliverable by other means.
• Mount, dismount, and clean bus/truck tires and rims.
• Bill parts to work orders and update order status in the system.
• Answer phone calls, assist walk‑in customers and technicians, and provide parts advice.
• Visually inspect vehicles, process parts request forms, and order parts from vendors via online portals or phone.

Required profile

• High school diploma or GED.
• At least two years of experience in automotive/heavy‑equipment parts, warehouse, or retail stock management.
• Valid driver’s license with a good driving record (or ability to obtain Texas Class C within 30 days).

Required skills

• Proficiency with fleet management software.

What we offer

• Hourly wage of $17.78.
• Opportunity to work within a respected university transportation team.
• Professional development in parts and fleet management.