Parts Runner - Fleet Maintenance Akecheta Group - 3.0 Midland, TX Job Details Full-time 18 hours ago Benefits Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance 401(k) matching Opportunities for advancement Prescription drug insurance Qualifications Computer operation Communication with suppliers Basic math Forklift High school diploma or GED Driver's License Vendor communication Warehouse experience Computer skills Materials handling Mobile devices Full Job Description As a Parts Runner with Southern Transport, you'll help keep our fleet moving by making sure our mechanics have the right parts and supplies when they need them. You'll pick up parts from local and regional vendors, verify orders, communicate priorities with the shop, and help keep the parts room organized and stocked. This is a hands-on support role where urgency, accuracy, and reliability directly impact fleet uptime. What You'll Do Pick up and deliver truck parts, supplies, and materials from vendors, dealers, and warehouses Work with the Shop Foreman and Maintenance Manager to prioritize runs based on repair urgency and vehicle downtime Verify parts against purchase orders, work orders, invoices, and packing slips Catch incorrect, missing, or damaged parts before they create additional shop delays Keep shop personnel updated on expected arrival times and delays Receive and inspect incoming parts and supplies Maintain accurate receipts, mileage, expenditure, and parts-run records Help stock and organize the parts room and assist with inventory counts Assist technicians with light material handling and general shop support when needed Keep the company vehicle clean, organized, and ready for use Operate company vehicles safely and follow all Southern vehicle-use policies and applicable traffic laws What You Need to

Succeed Required:

High school diploma or GED Valid driver's license and ability to meet Southern's insurability requirements Clean motor vehicle record Ability to read and verify purchase orders, parts orders, invoices, and packing slips Basic computer/mobile-device skills for communication and recordkeeping Basic math skills for checking quantities and expenditures Strong reliability, punctuality, and attention to detail Ability to prioritize quickly when multiple parts runs are needed Ability to communicate effectively with mechanics, shop leadership, and vendors

Preferred:

Previous parts runner, delivery, parts counter, warehouse, or shop experience Familiarity with commercial truck, diesel, fleet, or heavy-equipment parts Experience working in a fleet maintenance or repair environment Familiarity with parts identification or electronic parts catalogs Forklift certification or ability to obtain certification Automotive, diesel, or parts-related training Who Thrives Here People who succeed at Southern tend to: Take ownership of their work Show up ready to perform Solve problems instead of waiting for direction Value safety over shortcuts Respect the team and the job What You Get Competitive pay with consistent earning potential Weekly pay Medical, dental, and vision 401(k) with company match after 6 months Opportunity to grow with a rapidly expanding operation About Southern The Southern family of companies supports complex transportation, lifting, logistics, and fabrication needs across the United States. Together, our teams help move, lift, plan, and build the infrastructure that keeps critical industries running. From heavy haul transportation to crane operations, project logistics, freight brokerage, and fabrication, Southern offers employees the opportunity to build long-term careers inside a growing, vertically integrated organization known for safety, reliability, and operational excellence. Southern Transport is the foundation of the enterprise and an award-winning heavy haul carrier specializing in oversized and over-dimensional freight. With a modern fleet and experienced operators, the team supports large-scale infrastructure projects nationwide. Southern 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 veteran status. All positions are subject to applicable background checks, drug and alcohol screening, and compliance with DOT and FMCSA regulations where required.

Benefits:

401(k) matching Dental insurance Health insurance Opportunities for advancement Prescription drug insurance

Work Location:

In person