Parts Specialist - Heavy Equipment

**Candidates without the required experience will NOT be considered, no exceptions.**

Parts Specialist – Tyler, TX

Job Type: Full-Time

Pay: up to $25 DOE

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Overview

Southwest Equipment is seeking a skilled and organized Parts Specialist to support both our in-house technicians and customers. This position plays a key role in keeping repairs on schedule by sourcing and delivering the right parts—quickly and accurately. The ideal candidate will be detail-oriented, able to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and confident working directly with both vendors and end-users.

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Position Requirements

Previous experience in parts sourcing, ordering, and inventory management (equipment or automotive )

Solid understanding of construction and heavy equipment components (dozers, backhoes, excavators, etc.)

Ability to read and interpret parts diagrams, schematics, and technical documentation

Comfortable working with multiple priorities and managing several requests at once without sacrificing accuracy

Proficient in computer-based parts lookup and inventory systems

QuickBooks experience required (for invoicing, purchase orders, and record-keeping)

Excellent communication skills when working with technicians, customers, and vendors

Strong problem-solving skills for finding alternatives when parts are backordered or unavailable

Reliable, punctual, and capable of working independently with minimal supervision

Must live in or near Tyler, TX or reliably commute

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Responsibilities

Source, price, and order parts for shop repairs and customer sales

Assist technicians in accurately identifying required parts for service jobs

Work directly with customers to locate and order needed parts

Track orders to ensure timely delivery and communicate delays or changes

Maintain organized inventory levels to prevent shortages and overstock

Inspect incoming shipments for accuracy and quality before stocking

Coordinate returns and warranty claims with vendors

Maintain a clean, organized, and safe parts department

Accurately document all transactions and inventory changes in QuickBooks and the inventory system

Stay current with product updates, manufacturer bulletins, and parts changes

*****DO NOT CONTACT COMPANY DIRECTLY REGARDING THIS POSITION*****

Job Type: Full-time

Pay: Up to $25.00 per hour

Expected hours: 40 per week

Benefits:

• Dental insurance
• Health insurance
• Paid time off

People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply

Application Question(s):

• Do you have any experience using QuickBooks?

Ability to Commute:

• Tyler, TX 75703 (Required)

Work Location: In person