Shuttle Driver/Parts assistant
Walker Automotive
·- Location
- Hopkinsville, KY
- Type
- Full-time
- Department
- Transportation
- Seniority
- Entry
- Source
- HireClick
Description
Walker Automotive Co Inc. is seeking a dependable and service-minded individual to join our Elkton, Kentucky team in a dual role that keeps our operations moving. This position combines safe, courteous transportation of customers and vehicles with hands-on support in our parts department, making it ideal for someone who enjoys variety and takes pride in reliable work.
About the Role
As a Shuttle Driver and Parts Assistant, you will be a visible representative of our dealership and a key link between departments. You will transport customers to and from their destinations while their vehicles are serviced, and you will assist the parts team in receiving, organizing, and delivering components that keep our service operations on schedule. This role suits someone who is punctual, personable, and comfortable balancing time behind the wheel with time on the warehouse floor.
Key Responsibilities
- Safely transport customers along local routes, ensuring a professional and friendly experience with every trip.
- Operate company shuttle vehicles in accordance with all traffic laws and dealership safety standards.
- Pick up and deliver automotive parts to and from vendors, satellite locations, and the service department.
- Assist in receiving incoming shipments, verifying quantities against invoices, and reporting discrepancies.
- Stock, label, and organize automotive inventory to maintain an accurate and accessible parts area.
- Retrieve parts for technicians and counter staff promptly to minimize service delays.
- Maintain cleanliness and order in the shuttle vehicles and the parts workspace.
- Complete basic daily logs, mileage records, and vehicle inspection checklists.
- Communicate clearly with service advisors, parts personnel, and management throughout the day.
Qualifications
We are looking for someone who brings a strong work ethic and a commitment to customer care. The following qualifications will help you succeed in this automotive support position:
- A valid Kentucky driver's license with a clean driving record.
- Ability to drive safely in varied weather and traffic conditions.
- Prior experience in an automotive, warehouse, delivery, or customer-facing environment is preferred.
- Basic familiarity with automotive parts and terminology is an advantage, though training is provided.
- Capacity to lift and move parts, including occasional heavier items, with proper technique.
- Strong organizational skills and attention to detail when handling inventory.
- Reliable attendance, punctuality, and the flexibility to shift between driving and parts duties.
- Courteous, professional demeanor when interacting with customers and coworkers.
This is an excellent opportunity to build a career with an established automotive dealership that values teamwork and service excellence.
About Us
Walker Automotive Co Inc. is a trusted automotive dealership serving Elkton, Kentucky, and the surrounding communities. We are committed to providing quality vehicles, dependable service, and genuine customer care. Our team takes pride in building lasting relationships with the drivers and families we serve, supporting them from the sales floor through every service visit. As a local employer rooted in the region, we foster a collaborative environment where each member of our staff contributes to the reliable, friendly experience our customers have come to expect.