Parts Counter Associate
Alta Equipment Group, Elgin, IL, United States
Posted Tuesday, April 14, 2026 at 4:00 AM
Parts Counter Associate – South Elgin, IL The expected hourly pay range for this position is $22‑26/hr.
Benefits
Training
Tuition assistance
Employee stock purchase plan
Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)
401(k) with match
Competitive wages
Paid time off
10 paid holidays
Responsibilities
Process parts purchases and sales
Actively sell parts
Ensure Part Margins are meeting Alta Policies
Ensure customer satisfaction, including internal customers
Effectively and efficiently work with the Shipping and Receiving of parts
Maintain department order and cleanliness
Assist in physical inventory counts
Delivery of parts to various customers
Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
Perform 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
ASE certifications are preferred
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
Knowledge and understanding between mark‑up and gross margin
Equipment operation: Forklifts and hydraulic hose making is preferred
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
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
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Parts Counter Associate – South Elgin, IL The expected hourly pay range for this position is $22‑26/hr.
Benefits
Training
Tuition assistance
Employee stock purchase plan
Outstanding benefits package (Medical, Dental and Vision insurance, plus much more!)
401(k) with match
Competitive wages
Paid time off
10 paid holidays
Responsibilities
Process parts purchases and sales
Actively sell parts
Ensure Part Margins are meeting Alta Policies
Ensure customer satisfaction, including internal customers
Effectively and efficiently work with the Shipping and Receiving of parts
Maintain department order and cleanliness
Assist in physical inventory counts
Delivery of parts to various customers
Incorporate Alta's Guiding Principles into daily activities
Perform 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
ASE certifications are preferred
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
Knowledge and understanding between mark‑up and gross margin
Equipment operation: Forklifts and hydraulic hose making is preferred
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
Equal Employment Opportunity Statement 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.
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