Ames Construction
Parts Specialist
West Valley City, UT · Contract
Sponsorship not specifiedDetected 30 days ago
ProcurementInventory ManagementCommunication
About the role
- Our teams take on challenging projects that keep communities safe, supply chains moving, and the country connected.
- Reporting to the Shop Superintendent, this role ensures mechanics and technicians have the correct parts, materials, and consumables to complete work efficiently.
- The position emphasizes inventory accuracy, cost control, vendor coordination, and consistent processes that keep equipment ready for field and shop demands.
Responsibilities
- Maintain strong vendor relationships to ensure competitive pricing, accurate lead times, and reliable delivery.
- Maintain organized storage areas to support quick identification and retrieval of parts.
- Support cost‑saving initiatives through vendor comparison, bulk purchasing, and inventory optimization.
- Track, maintain, and document small tools and consumables used in the shop.
- Support processes for tool checkout, return, repair, and replacement.
- Collaborate with the Shop Superintendent and office-based Equipment Manager on workflow, scheduling, and equipment needs.
- Maintain purchasing procedures and ensure compliance with Ames Construction standards.
Requirements
- Experience supporting heavy equipment or on‑highway truck maintenance environments.
- Strong knowledge of parts sourcing, ordering, receiving, and inventory control.
- Ability to review invoices for accuracy and resolve pricing or quantity discrepancies.
- Ability to learn and navigate equipment‑specific electronic parts catalogs and ordering software.
- Valid Driver's License required.
- Requires the ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, climb, and lift or carry materials.
- Skill in organizing parts storage, tracking inventory levels, and maintaining accurate documentation.
- Effective communication with the Shop Superintendent, Equipment Manager, mechanics, and vendors.
- Strong attention to detail, time‑management, and follow‑through in a fast‑paced shop setting.
- Proactive approach to improving parts flow, reducing downtime, and supporting shop efficiency.
- High school diploma or equivalent education.
- Working Conditions
- Maintenance Shop Environment: Requires the ability to stand, walk, crawl, bend, climb, and lift or carry materials. Exposure to high noise levels, dust, vibration, and outdoor elements could be expected on a limited basis.
- Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
Benefits
- Monitor inventory levels to prevent shortages and minimize excess stock.
Equal opportunity
- Ames Construction is an equal opportunity employer.
- All qualified applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, disability, or status as a protected veteran.
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