Mid Level Parts Technician Jobs
Mid level parts technician jobs go to technicians ready to own parts identification, inventory accuracy, and cross-team coordination with minimal oversight while mentoring junior staff on catalog systems and sourcing workflows. Openings run predominantly on-site across Automotive, Energy, and Manufacturing, with employers like Advance Auto Parts, Stewart & Stevenson, and Jobot hiring at this level now.
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Job Description
What is a Retail Parts Pro?
Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. The role has expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge and part knowledge. This role has the ability for advanced identification, trouble shooting and project assistance for DIY customers. The role has the ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role has in-depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes. Position is full time.
Primary Responsibilities
- Facilitate selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
- Achieve personal / store sales goals and service objectives
- Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
- Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance standards
- Key holder responsibilities (task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)
Secondary Responsibilities
- Assist in store inventory processes including truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.
- Store Cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
- Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
Success Factors
- Friendly communication
- Ability to locate and stock parts
- Safety knowledge and skills
- Operating inventory systems and store equipment
- Parts and automotive system knowledge skills
- Operating POS and Parts lookup systems
- Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services
- Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability
- Advanced parts lookup and sourcing
- Advanced selling skills for DIY
Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Retail Parts Pro
- Working knowledge of automotive systems, and diagnostic ability to include: internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.
- Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and management
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; ability to write simple correspondence
- Understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
- Use basic math accurately: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed
Prior Experience that Sets a Retail Parts Pro up for Success
3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience
Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions
Education
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a valid driver's license
ASE certification preferred, but not required
Physical Demands
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
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Job Description
What is a Retail Parts Pro?
Professional level sales position capable of supporting advanced functions of the DIY business. The role has expert knowledge of store systems, advanced automotive system knowledge and part knowledge. This role has the ability for advanced identification, trouble shooting and project assistance for DIY customers. The role has the ability to source from numerous places including special order, FDO, second source, etc. The role has in-depth knowledge of the store inventory and maintenance processes. Position is full time.
Primary Responsibilities
- Facilitate selling experience for DIY customer visits and phone calls
- Achieve personal / store sales goals and service objectives
- Manage DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
- Ensure high standards of customer service and store appearance standards
- Key holder responsibilities (task assignment and completion, safety, open/close duties)
Secondary Responsibilities
- Assist in store inventory processes including truck put away, shoot outs, cycle counts, back stock, etc.
- Store Cleanliness including floors, bathrooms, facing, dusting, parking lot
- Provide DIY services including battery installation, testing, wiper installs, etc.
Success Factors
- Friendly communication
- Ability to locate and stock parts
- Safety knowledge and skills
- Operating inventory systems and store equipment
- Parts and automotive system knowledge skills
- Operating POS and Parts lookup systems
- Expert at testing and diagnostic equipment for DIY services
- Advanced solution, project and product quality recommendation ability
- Advanced parts lookup and sourcing
- Advanced selling skills for DIY
Essential Job Skills Necessary for Success as a Retail Parts Pro
- Working knowledge of automotive systems, and diagnostic ability to include: internal engine, suspension, brakes, electronic, exhaust, etc.
- Speak and write English (Spanish a plus); communicate effectively and build strong relationships with customers, peers and management
- Ability to read and interpret documents such as safety rules, operating and maintenance instructions, parts catalogs, and procedure manuals; ability to write simple correspondence
- Understand and execute instructions furnished in written, oral, or diagram form
- Successfully complete the Parts Knowledge Assessment
- Use basic math accurately: add, subtract, multiply, and divide in all units of measure, using whole numbers, common fractions, and decimals
- Use Microsoft software effectively (Word, Excel required)
- Strong organizational skills
- Ability to work an assortment of days, evenings, and weekends as needed
Prior Experience that Sets a Retail Parts Pro up for Success
3-5 years of prior automotive parts experience
Proven sales ability with past experience in fulfillment of customer transactions
Education
Certificates, Licenses, Registrations
Must have a valid driver's license
ASE certification preferred, but not required
Physical Demands
We are an Equal Opportunity Employer and do not discriminate against any employee or applicant for employment because of race, color, sex, age national origin, religion, sexual orientation, gender identity, status as a veteran and basis of disability or any other federal, state or local protected class. We comply with all applicable federal, state, and local laws.
California Residents click below for Privacy Notice:
https: //jobs.advanceautoparts.com/us/en/disclosures
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Who's Hiring
- Advance Auto Parts21
- Stewart & Stevenson2
- Jobot1
- Rivian1
- Enerflex1
Top Industries Hiring
- Automotive
- Energy
- Manufacturing
- Food & Beverage
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Mid Level Parts Technician Jobs: Frequently Asked Questions
How do I get a mid level parts technician job?
Position your experience around ownership, not just task completion. Highlight times you managed parts ordering independently, resolved sourcing discrepancies, or trained coworkers on inventory systems. Applications that show you can operate with limited supervision and handle vendor relationships stand out. Tailor your resume to the specific equipment or industry the employer works with, since familiarity with their parts catalog shortens onboarding time considerably.
Which companies hire mid level parts technicians?
Companies hiring mid level parts technicians right now include Advance Auto Parts, Stewart & Stevenson, and Jobot, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. Hiring at this level tends to come from dealerships, fleet operators, equipment manufacturers, and large service centers that need technicians who can run parts operations with minimal management involvement.
Are there remote mid level parts technician jobs?
Yes, though most parts technician work is on-site given the hands-on nature of inventory and parts counter operations. About 0% of mid level parts technician openings are remote or hybrid as of November 2026, and those roles typically involve parts catalog management, procurement coordination, or technical support functions that can be handled off-site without direct access to physical inventory.
How do I move up to a mid level parts technician role?
Reaching mid level comes from building depth across the full parts workflow, not just one task. Over your first few years, focus on mastering electronic parts catalogs, developing vendor relationships, and taking ownership of inventory accuracy rather than waiting for direction. Demonstrating measurable impact, such as reducing backorder rates or improving fill accuracy, signals readiness to take on broader responsibility and move past entry-level expectations.
Which industries hire the most mid level parts technicians?
Mid Level parts technician roles concentrate in Automotive, Energy, and Manufacturing, based on current listings on Migrate Mate as of November 2026. These sectors drive consistent hiring at this level because they operate large parts inventories, maintain fleets or complex equipment, and need technicians experienced enough to manage sourcing decisions and cross-functional coordination without close oversight.