Piece it all together.
While the Truck and Transport Mechanic and the Truck and Trailer Technician are responsible for ensuring that the trucks and trailers are in proper working order, they're only able to do their job if they have the right parts at the right time. That's where the Parts Technician (also known as a Parts Clerk) comes in. If you have a knack for knowing what part is required and when – to keep things moving – then perhaps becoming a Parts Technician is the right path for you. Sound exciting? Then read on to learn how to make it all happen.
- What would I do?
- Where would I work?
- How do I get to be a Parts Technician?
- Where would I go from here?
- How do I get started?
What would I do?
As a Parts Technician (also known as a Parts Clerk), you will be responsible for ordering, warehousing, inventory control and sales of parts. Some of your duties will include identifying parts and equipment, searching for parts, shipping and receiving parts, providing customer service and advice, and maintaining records.
A Parts Technician must have an excellent understanding and knowledge of the parts being sold and the vehicles or equipment they're being sold for. You must be able to describe parts and how they're used to your customers. In addition, you'll work quite a bit with parts catalogues (written and electronic), while using databases, online catalogues and inventory control systems to order parts and maintain inventories.