Heavy Construction Equipment Part Specialist

The Heavy Construction Equipment Part Specialist is responsible for the inventory, ordering, distributing, and stocking/restocking parts and filters for the entire maintenance team. This position contributes to the efficiency of the maintenance team through hard work and dedication.

Main Job Tasks & Responsibilities

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  Orders parts for both shop and field technicians under the direction of the Maintenance Manager


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  Orders and coordinates filter kits for the preventative maintenance staff


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  Tracks cores for the maintenance department


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  Stocks/restocks parts


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  Maintains vendor relationship to ensure cost effectiveness


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  Conducts monthly inventories of parts and filters


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  Updates fleet maintenance software with new part numbers and volumes on hand


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  Establishes new vendors based on project geographic location


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  Conducts annual reviews of vendors to ensure effective pricing, inventory, and overall performance


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  Communicates daily with technicians and lube team to maintain parts availability


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  Maintains daily order forms for Maintenance Manager to review


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  Distributes parts to Shop Technicians daily


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  Other tasks as assigned

Skills & Requirements

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  Highly motivated, self-starter


• Intricate knowledge with heavy construction equipment parts


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  Excellent verbal and written communication skills


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  Strong analytical skills


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  Ability to interact effectively with others and resolve conflicts


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  Knowledge of equipment maintenance software packages, a plus


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  Basic project management skills

Education & Experience

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  High school diploma or equivalent 


• 2 years of experience in the construction industry required


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  3 or more years of experience in equipment/truck, construction, mining, or industrial parts departments


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  Currently hold or be willing to obtain Forklift Operator credentials


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  Proficient with Microsoft Office Suite

Physical Demands

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit; use hands to handle or feel; reach with hands and arms; and talk or hear.  The employee is occasionally required to stand; walk; and stoop, kneel.  The employee must regularly lift 20 pounds and occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds.  Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and ability to adjust focus.

Equal Opportunity 

The Beaver Companies provide equal employment opportunities to all employees and applicants for employment and prohibit discrimination and harassment of any type without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state, or local laws.

This policy applies to all terms and conditions of employment, including recruiting, hiring, placement, promotion, termination, layoff, recall, transfer, leaves of absence, compensation, and training.