Parts Clerk Jobs in California
Parts Clerk jobs in California are concentrated in Los Angeles, the San Francisco Bay Area, and San Diego, where automotive dealerships, aerospace and defense suppliers, and heavy equipment distributors drive consistent demand at every level from entry-level inventory associate to senior parts specialist. Major employers with a deep California footprint include AutoNation, Penske Automotive Group, and United Rentals, all of which staff parts operations across multiple California locations year-round. The most in-demand specialties are automotive and light-truck parts, industrial and heavy equipment inventory, and warehouse receiving coordination. Find a role that fits below and apply directly.
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Parts Clerk-SLO Regional Transit Authority
$62,400.00 - $74,630.40 Annually
San Luis Obispo, CA
Permanent - Hourly
1126RT-040016-01
Regional Transit Authority
11/10/2026
12/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
About the Position
Under direction of the Facilities Assistant Manager, a Parts Clark performs skilled maintenance and clerical support duties related to requisitioning, receiving, inspecting, identifying, researching, stocking and issuing a variety of parts, equipment, tools, materials and supplies including highly specialized items for vehicle maintenance and repairs, facilities maintenance and repairs, and custodial activities; assists departments in identifying the correct items to be purchased; performs daily checks and balances as well as weekly group inventories; performs general office work; and performs related duties as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education, Training, and Experience:
A satisfactory driving record
Forklift license within 6 month of date of hire, agency provided training
- Standard equipment, parts, tools, and supplies required for maintaining and appropriately storing:
- Standard shop safety practices and safety operate RTA equipment and vehicles.
- Principles and methods of maintaining standard inventory of high demands.
- Methods of determining the availability and best price for equipment, parts, tools, and supplies.
- Standard processes pertaining to purchasing and related data maintenance.
- Office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Intermediate methods of:
- Learn and effectively apply the RTA’s policies and procedures
- Maintain attention to detail in a work environment of frequent interruptions.
- Understand and follow guidelines for safe handling of toxic and/or caustic chemicals and other hazardous materials.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
- Perform essential functions of the job without causing harm to self or others.
- Recognize and detect equipment malfunctions.
- Demonstrate the correct use of standard hand tools for facility maintenance.
- Understand and effectively follow written and oral instructions.
- Basic literacy with personal computers and Windows applications.
- The effective use of modern office equipment, personal computers, and standard business software.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Employees in this classification do not exercise supervision over others.
How to Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
The Regional Transit Authority is a Joint Powers Agency serving residents and visitors of:
Arroyo Grande Atascadero Grover Beach Morro Bay Paso Robles Pismo Beach San Luis Obispo and The County of San Luis Obispo. For further information regarding the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority, visit our website at www.slorta.org.
Supplemental Information
THIS RECRUITMENT AND THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING IS WITH THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA) ONLY, WHICH IS AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AGENCY NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO.
RTA has contracted the services of the San Luis Obispo County Human Resources Department for administering and processing your application.
The essential functions of this job are performed in both a shop environment and outside in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Work is performed on ladders, around moving vehicles, equipment and machinery with moving parts, under wet and slippery conditions and, occasionally, with hands in water. Incumbents are exposed on a daily basis to a dry atmosphere, intermittent loud noise and vibrations, dust, silica, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oils, electrical energy, and toxic and/or caustic chemicals.
On a daily basis, the essential functions of the job require employees to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, and walk and occasionally to crawl into confined spaces; to extend arms and use upper extremities, finger dexterity and hand strength to reach, pick, pinch and grasp tools and controls and/or to feel the attributes of objects; to lift, and occasionally carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; to push and pull objects weighing up to 150 pounds; to hear and talk to receive and communicate instructions and other information; to rotate neck left and right and bend neck forward and backward; to bend and twist torso; to read and see objects clearly within one foot to arms length, and occasionally to twenty feet, requiring a full field of vision and good depth perception with the ability to adjust focus and distinguish basic colors and shades of color; and to operate vehicles and equipment requiring the use of both feet and hands.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Full-time (35+ hours per week) employees receive a benefit package that includes full health coverage insurance for the employee (family medical coverage available at employee’s expense), Personal Time Off, six (6) paid holidays, an RTA-funded 457 Plan and term life insurance.
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Suite D-250
San Luis Obispo, California, 93408
About the Position
Under direction of the Facilities Assistant Manager, a Parts Clark performs skilled maintenance and clerical support duties related to requisitioning, receiving, inspecting, identifying, researching, stocking and issuing a variety of parts, equipment, tools, materials and supplies including highly specialized items for vehicle maintenance and repairs, facilities maintenance and repairs, and custodial activities; assists departments in identifying the correct items to be purchased; performs daily checks and balances as well as weekly group inventories; performs general office work; and performs related duties as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education, Training, and Experience:
A satisfactory driving record
Forklift license within 6 month of date of hire, agency provided training
- Standard equipment, parts, tools, and supplies required for maintaining and appropriately storing:
- Standard shop safety practices and safety operate RTA equipment and vehicles.
- Principles and methods of maintaining standard inventory of high demands.
- Methods of determining the availability and best price for equipment, parts, tools, and supplies.
- Standard processes pertaining to purchasing and related data maintenance.
- Office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Intermediate methods of:
- Learn and effectively apply the RTA’s policies and procedures
- Maintain attention to detail in a work environment of frequent interruptions.
- Understand and follow guidelines for safe handling of toxic and/or caustic chemicals and other hazardous materials.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
- Perform essential functions of the job without causing harm to self or others.
- Recognize and detect equipment malfunctions.
- Demonstrate the correct use of standard hand tools for facility maintenance.
- Understand and effectively follow written and oral instructions.
- Basic literacy with personal computers and Windows applications.
- The effective use of modern office equipment, personal computers, and standard business software.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Employees in this classification do not exercise supervision over others.
How to Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
The Regional Transit Authority is a Joint Powers Agency serving residents and visitors of:
Arroyo Grande Atascadero Grover Beach Morro Bay Paso Robles Pismo Beach San Luis Obispo and The County of San Luis Obispo. For further information regarding the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority, visit our website at www.slorta.org.
Supplemental Information
THIS RECRUITMENT AND THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING IS WITH THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA) ONLY, WHICH IS AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AGENCY NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO.
RTA has contracted the services of the San Luis Obispo County Human Resources Department for administering and processing your application.
The essential functions of this job are performed in both a shop environment and outside in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Work is performed on ladders, around moving vehicles, equipment and machinery with moving parts, under wet and slippery conditions and, occasionally, with hands in water. Incumbents are exposed on a daily basis to a dry atmosphere, intermittent loud noise and vibrations, dust, silica, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oils, electrical energy, and toxic and/or caustic chemicals.
On a daily basis, the essential functions of the job require employees to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, and walk and occasionally to crawl into confined spaces; to extend arms and use upper extremities, finger dexterity and hand strength to reach, pick, pinch and grasp tools and controls and/or to feel the attributes of objects; to lift, and occasionally carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; to push and pull objects weighing up to 150 pounds; to hear and talk to receive and communicate instructions and other information; to rotate neck left and right and bend neck forward and backward; to bend and twist torso; to read and see objects clearly within one foot to arms length, and occasionally to twenty feet, requiring a full field of vision and good depth perception with the ability to adjust focus and distinguish basic colors and shades of color; and to operate vehicles and equipment requiring the use of both feet and hands.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Full-time (35+ hours per week) employees receive a benefit package that includes full health coverage insurance for the employee (family medical coverage available at employee’s expense), Personal Time Off, six (6) paid holidays, an RTA-funded 457 Plan and term life insurance.
Parts Clerk-SLO Regional Transit Authority
$62,400.00 - $74,630.40 Annually
San Luis Obispo, CA
Permanent - Hourly
1126RT-040016-01
Regional Transit Authority
11/10/2026
12/4/2026 11:59 PM Pacific
- Description
- Benefits
- Questions
About the Position
Under direction of the Facilities Assistant Manager, a Parts Clark performs skilled maintenance and clerical support duties related to requisitioning, receiving, inspecting, identifying, researching, stocking and issuing a variety of parts, equipment, tools, materials and supplies including highly specialized items for vehicle maintenance and repairs, facilities maintenance and repairs, and custodial activities; assists departments in identifying the correct items to be purchased; performs daily checks and balances as well as weekly group inventories; performs general office work; and performs related duties as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education, Training, and Experience:
A satisfactory driving record
Forklift license within 6 month of date of hire, agency provided training
- Standard equipment, parts, tools, and supplies required for maintaining and appropriately storing:
- Standard shop safety practices and safety operate RTA equipment and vehicles.
- Principles and methods of maintaining standard inventory of high demands.
- Methods of determining the availability and best price for equipment, parts, tools, and supplies.
- Standard processes pertaining to purchasing and related data maintenance.
- Office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Intermediate methods of:
- Learn and effectively apply the RTA’s policies and procedures
- Maintain attention to detail in a work environment of frequent interruptions.
- Understand and follow guidelines for safe handling of toxic and/or caustic chemicals and other hazardous materials.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
- Perform essential functions of the job without causing harm to self or others.
- Recognize and detect equipment malfunctions.
- Demonstrate the correct use of standard hand tools for facility maintenance.
- Understand and effectively follow written and oral instructions.
- Basic literacy with personal computers and Windows applications.
- The effective use of modern office equipment, personal computers, and standard business software.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Employees in this classification do not exercise supervision over others.
How to Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
The Regional Transit Authority is a Joint Powers Agency serving residents and visitors of:
Arroyo Grande Atascadero Grover Beach Morro Bay Paso Robles Pismo Beach San Luis Obispo and The County of San Luis Obispo. For further information regarding the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority, visit our website at www.slorta.org.
Supplemental Information
THIS RECRUITMENT AND THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING IS WITH THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA) ONLY, WHICH IS AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AGENCY NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO.
RTA has contracted the services of the San Luis Obispo County Human Resources Department for administering and processing your application.
The essential functions of this job are performed in both a shop environment and outside in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Work is performed on ladders, around moving vehicles, equipment and machinery with moving parts, under wet and slippery conditions and, occasionally, with hands in water. Incumbents are exposed on a daily basis to a dry atmosphere, intermittent loud noise and vibrations, dust, silica, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oils, electrical energy, and toxic and/or caustic chemicals.
On a daily basis, the essential functions of the job require employees to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, and walk and occasionally to crawl into confined spaces; to extend arms and use upper extremities, finger dexterity and hand strength to reach, pick, pinch and grasp tools and controls and/or to feel the attributes of objects; to lift, and occasionally carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; to push and pull objects weighing up to 150 pounds; to hear and talk to receive and communicate instructions and other information; to rotate neck left and right and bend neck forward and backward; to bend and twist torso; to read and see objects clearly within one foot to arms length, and occasionally to twenty feet, requiring a full field of vision and good depth perception with the ability to adjust focus and distinguish basic colors and shades of color; and to operate vehicles and equipment requiring the use of both feet and hands.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Full-time (35+ hours per week) employees receive a benefit package that includes full health coverage insurance for the employee (family medical coverage available at employee’s expense), Personal Time Off, six (6) paid holidays, an RTA-funded 457 Plan and term life insurance.
- Yes
- No
- Yes
- No
Required Question
Suite D-250
San Luis Obispo, California, 93408
About the Position
Under direction of the Facilities Assistant Manager, a Parts Clark performs skilled maintenance and clerical support duties related to requisitioning, receiving, inspecting, identifying, researching, stocking and issuing a variety of parts, equipment, tools, materials and supplies including highly specialized items for vehicle maintenance and repairs, facilities maintenance and repairs, and custodial activities; assists departments in identifying the correct items to be purchased; performs daily checks and balances as well as weekly group inventories; performs general office work; and performs related duties as assigned.
The Ideal Candidate
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Any combination of experience and education that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the knowledge and abilities would be:
Education, Training, and Experience:
A satisfactory driving record
Forklift license within 6 month of date of hire, agency provided training
- Standard equipment, parts, tools, and supplies required for maintaining and appropriately storing:
- Standard shop safety practices and safety operate RTA equipment and vehicles.
- Principles and methods of maintaining standard inventory of high demands.
- Methods of determining the availability and best price for equipment, parts, tools, and supplies.
- Standard processes pertaining to purchasing and related data maintenance.
- Office practices, procedures, and equipment.
- Intermediate methods of:
- Learn and effectively apply the RTA’s policies and procedures
- Maintain attention to detail in a work environment of frequent interruptions.
- Understand and follow guidelines for safe handling of toxic and/or caustic chemicals and other hazardous materials.
- Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the performance of required duties.
- Perform essential functions of the job without causing harm to self or others.
- Recognize and detect equipment malfunctions.
- Demonstrate the correct use of standard hand tools for facility maintenance.
- Understand and effectively follow written and oral instructions.
- Basic literacy with personal computers and Windows applications.
- The effective use of modern office equipment, personal computers, and standard business software.
SUPERVISION EXERCISED
Employees in this classification do not exercise supervision over others.
How to Apply
Applications, including answers to supplemental questions, must be submitted online by the final filing date. To apply for this position, click "apply" at the top of this page. Most County recruitments require you to respond to supplemental questions as part of the application process. We recommend that you review these questions prior to beginning your application.
An initial application review will be conducted. Candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and are best qualified will be invited to participate in selection activities which may include online assessments, performance exams, written exams, and interviews.
Final candidates will be required to have an in-depth background review performed before proceeding in the process. Please note that references will not be contacted until the end of the process.
If you have questions or would like to discuss the opportunity further, please contact Human Resources at hr@co.slo.ca.us. Confidential inquiries are welcomed.
The Regional Transit Authority is a Joint Powers Agency serving residents and visitors of:
Arroyo Grande Atascadero Grover Beach Morro Bay Paso Robles Pismo Beach San Luis Obispo and The County of San Luis Obispo. For further information regarding the San Luis Obispo Regional Transit Authority, visit our website at www.slorta.org.
Supplemental Information
THIS RECRUITMENT AND THE POSITION FOR WHICH YOU ARE APPLYING IS WITH THE SAN LUIS OBISPO COUNTY REGIONAL TRANSIT AUTHORITY (RTA) ONLY, WHICH IS AN INDEPENDENT PUBLIC AGENCY NOT AFFILIATED WITH THE COUNTY OF SAN LUIS OBISPO.
RTA has contracted the services of the San Luis Obispo County Human Resources Department for administering and processing your application.
The essential functions of this job are performed in both a shop environment and outside in various weather conditions, including extreme heat and cold. Work is performed on ladders, around moving vehicles, equipment and machinery with moving parts, under wet and slippery conditions and, occasionally, with hands in water. Incumbents are exposed on a daily basis to a dry atmosphere, intermittent loud noise and vibrations, dust, silica, fumes, smoke, gases, grease, oils, electrical energy, and toxic and/or caustic chemicals.
On a daily basis, the essential functions of the job require employees to climb ladders, stoop, kneel, crouch, stand, and walk and occasionally to crawl into confined spaces; to extend arms and use upper extremities, finger dexterity and hand strength to reach, pick, pinch and grasp tools and controls and/or to feel the attributes of objects; to lift, and occasionally carry objects weighing up to 50 pounds; to push and pull objects weighing up to 150 pounds; to hear and talk to receive and communicate instructions and other information; to rotate neck left and right and bend neck forward and backward; to bend and twist torso; to read and see objects clearly within one foot to arms length, and occasionally to twenty feet, requiring a full field of vision and good depth perception with the ability to adjust focus and distinguish basic colors and shades of color; and to operate vehicles and equipment requiring the use of both feet and hands.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice:
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Reasonable Accommodation Notice
Federal law requires employers to provide reasonable accommodation to individuals with disabilities. Please tell us if you require a reasonable accommodation to apply for a job or to perform your job. Examples of reasonable accommodation include making a change to the application process or work procedures, providing documents in an alternate format, using a sign language interpreter, or using specialized equipment. Please call 805-781-5959 for assistance or e-mail hr@co.slo.ca.us for more information.
Veteran's Preference Points
If you are applying for employment with the County of San Luis Obispo and you served in the United States Armed Forces, you may be eligible for veteran's preference points as part of the recruitment process. Some dependents and survivors of eligible veterans may also be eligible for preference points. Click here for more information and to learn how to apply for this benefit. Please note that Veteran’s credits must be on file with the County of San Luis Obispo Veterans Services Office prior to the recruitment closing date indicated on the job announcement.
Equal Employment Opportunity
The County is an equal opportunity employer. Objectives are directed toward assuring equal opportunity in selection / promotion, pay, and job assignments. Recruitment and selection procedures have been established to ensure non-discrimination on the basis of political or religious opinions or affiliations, age, sex, race, color, national origin, marital status, disability, sexual orientation or other non-merit factors. In addition, the County complies with the provisions of the Americans with Disabilities Act in hiring and retaining employees. For more information contact the Human Resources Department at (805)781-5959.
Full-time (35+ hours per week) employees receive a benefit package that includes full health coverage insurance for the employee (family medical coverage available at employee’s expense), Personal Time Off, six (6) paid holidays, an RTA-funded 457 Plan and term life insurance.
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The qualifications that appear most often in parts clerk jobs across California.
- High school diploma or GED required by most California parts clerk employers
- Experience with parts inventory software or dealer management systems such as CDK or Reynolds
- Ability to identify and cross-reference OEM and aftermarket part numbers accurately
- Forklift certification or willingness to obtain one for warehouse-facing roles
- Working knowledge of California occupational safety regulations in parts storage environments
- Strong communication skills for coordinating with service technicians and vendors daily
Parts Clerk Jobs in California: Frequently Asked Questions
How do you become a parts clerk in California?
Most California employers hire parts clerks with a high school diploma or equivalent and train on the job. California does not require a state license specifically for parts clerks, but roles in automotive dealerships often expect familiarity with dealer management systems, and some warehouse positions require a forklift certification obtainable through an OSHA-compliant California training provider. Completing a community college course in automotive technology or logistics can strengthen your application significantly.
Which companies hire parts clerks in California?
Employers hiring parts clerks in California right now include Oremor Automotive, FedEx, and CR&R, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. California's dense network of automotive dealerships, aerospace parts distributors, and heavy equipment rental companies means parts clerk roles are posted continuously across the state.
Which California cities have the most parts clerk jobs?
Irvine, Vernon, and Gardena have the most parts clerk openings in California. The Los Angeles basin leads because of its concentration of automotive dealerships and aerospace supply chains, while Sacramento and the Inland Empire support strong demand through heavy equipment dealers, fleet operators, and regional distribution centers that serve much of Northern and Central California.
Are there remote parts clerk jobs in California?
Yes, but they're rare. Parts clerk work is largely hands-on, involving physical inventory, parts counter service, and coordination with on-site technicians, which limits remote options. About 0% of parts clerk openings tied to California are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those positions tend to focus on procurement coordination, purchase order processing, or parts catalog management that can be handled off-site.
How can I get hired as a parts clerk in California with little or no experience?
The most realistic entry path is applying directly to California automotive dealership groups like AutoNation or Penske Automotive Group, which regularly hire entry-level parts counter associates and train them on dealer management systems in-house. Stocking, receiving, or retail inventory roles at large California auto parts retailers are a common lateral move that employers recognize. Completing an automotive technology or supply chain logistics program at a California community college gives candidates a clear edge when competing for their first role.
Where can I find and apply to parts clerk jobs in California?
You can find and apply to parts clerk jobs in California on Migrate Mate, which lists current California openings updated regularly. Search the listings, find roles that match your experience and location, and apply directly to the employers posting them.
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