Parts Specialist Alta Equipment Company paid holidays United States, Michigan, Byron Center 8840 Byron Commerce Drive Southwest (Show on map) Sep 03, 2026 Come work for one of the largest equipment dealerships in North America! Are you a hardworking individual that thrives in a fast-paced environment and looking to take your career to the next level? If so, then come join our award winning team! We provide our employees with the following tools and resources to be successful: Training

Outstanding benefits package administered through the local union

Competitive wages

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Paid holidays Alta Equipment Company is seeking a full-time Parts Specialist for our Construction Equipment Group at our Byron Center, MI location. This is a union position and will be part of Local 324. The primary responsibilities of the position consist of, but are not limited to: Process parts purchases and sales

Actively sell parts and ask for the sale

Ensure profit levels meet department goals

Ensure customer satisfaction, including internal customers

Check in, unpack and put away delivered parts

Pick, package and prepare parts for delivery

Maintain department order and cleanliness

Assist in physical inventory counts

Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities

Performs other duties as assigned

Consistent, regular, and reliable attendance including being ready for work at the designated start time

Qualifications:

A minimum of one year of previous heavy equipment, auto or truck parts counter experience desired

High school diploma/GED

Basic mechanical understanding and the ability to identify by sight and by name the parts of an industry related piece of equipment

Excellent communication skills and professionalism is required

Proper phone etiquette

Equipment operation: Forklifts and hydraulic hose making is preferred

Computer programs - Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, Epicor/Silk systems, Vendor web portals

Language Skills -

Basic:

Ability to read and comprehend simple instructions, short correspondence, and memos. Ability to write simple correspondence. Ability to effectively present information in one-on-one and small group situations, to customers, clients, and other employees of the organization.

Mathematical Skills -

Basic:

Ability to add and subtract two-digit numbers and to multiply and divide with 10's and 100's. Ability to perform these operations using units of American money and weight measurement, volume, and distance.

Reasoning Ability -

Basic:

Ability to apply common sense understanding to carry out detailed but uninvolved written or oral instructions. Ability to deal with problems involving a few concrete variables in standardized situations.

Physical Demands/Work Environment:

Physical/Sensory Functions:

Regularly will use hands, talk/hear; Frequently will sit; Occasionally will stand, walk, reach with hands and arms, stoop, kneel, crouch or crawl.

Vision:

To see both close and at a distance, depth perception, ability to adjust focus and see color

Lift and/or

Move Functions:

Frequently will lift up to 25 pounds; Occasionally will lift 26 to 100+ pounds

Work Environment:

Occasionally will work near moving mechanical parts

About Alta:

Culture is Job #1. Alta Equipment Group prides itself in living by our

Guiding Principles:

Invest in the Best, Passion for Excellence, Customers for Life, Mutual Respect and One Team. More than an equipment company, Alta is an innovator of solutions, delivering diverse products and unrivaled support centered on building lasting customer relationships. If you have a passion for excellence and are ready to make a difference within our organization, we're ready for you. Whether it's selling the world's-best big iron, rolling up your sleeves and servicing our industry-leading construction and material handling product brands or being a difference maker behind the scenes, we can use your skillset. At Alta Equipment Group, we believe in mutual respect and are committed to diversity while inspiring our employees to reach their maximum potential. Voted a "Top Work Place USA", our employees across North America are committed to excellence. It's the Alta way. So, let's start the conversation. Click the link to apply and begin the journey of a lifetime.

What We Look For:

At Alta Equipment Group, we are looking for candidates who are a cultural fit with our organization and understand that every task and job goes toward fostering customers for life. Along with that, a great attitude that embraces mutual respect and delivering a consistent high energy level that exudes a passion for excellence. Also, we are searching for a skill set that has a high aptitude for the position with a continual focus on investing in one's profession through additional training and learning. Other Opportunities at

Alta:

Please visit our careers page at altg.jobs to view other openings that may be of interest to you! Alta Equipment Group is an equal opportunity employer. This means we do not discriminate on account of age, race, religion, color, sex, national origin, ancestry, citizenship, height, weight, marital status, familial status, disability, genetic information, military status, veteran status, misdemeanor arrest record, or membership in any other classification protected under applicable law. If you believe the Company has violated its equal employment opportunity policy in any way, please contact recruiting@altg.com immediately!