Location: Laporte, :MN
Company: Gladen Construction Inc.
Employment Type: Full-Time
Position Summary
Gladen Construction is seeking a motivated and organized Parts Manager / Parts Specialist to support our fleet of heavy construction equipment and trucks. This position is responsible for sourcing, purchasing, receiving, inventorying, and distributing parts needed to maintain equipment across multiple job sites throughout Minnesota and North Dakota.
The ideal candidate will have experience with heavy equipment, diesel truck, or construction equipment parts and possess strong organizational and communication skills.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Source and procure parts for heavy equipment, trucks, trailers, and support vehicles.
- Maintain accurate inventory records and stock levels.
- Receive, inspect, and organize incoming parts shipments.
- Coordinate with mechanics and field supervisors to identify parts requirements.
- Research parts using manufacturer websites and parts books.
- Process warranty claims and returns when applicable.
- Track equipment maintenance parts usage.
- Maintain a clean, organized, and safe parts inventory.
- Assist with vendor relationships and negotiate pricing when appropriate.
- Support emergency parts needs for active construction projects.
Qualifications
- Previous experience in heavy equipment, diesel truck, agricultural equipment, or construction equipment parts.
- Strong computer skills and ability to use inventory management systems.
- Ability to read parts diagrams and equipment manuals.
- Excellent organizational and multitasking abilities.
- Valid driver's license.
- Forklift experience preferred.
- CDL is a plus but not required.
Preferred Experience
- Caterpillar, John Deere, Komatsu, Volvo or similar heavy equipment parts knowledge.
- Construction industry experience.
- Inventory control and purchasing experience.
- Understanding of preventive maintenance programs.
Physical Requirements
- Ability to lift up to 50 pounds.
- Ability to work in warehouse and shop environments.
- Occasional travel to job sites for parts delivery or inventory management.
Benefits
- Competitive compensation based on experience.
- Health insurance.
- Paid time off and holidays.
- Retirement plan opportunities.
- Stable, year-round employment.
- Opportunity for growth within a family-owned construction company.
- EEO Drug Free Work environment
Join our team and help keep Minnesota/North Dakota's construction projects moving by ensuring our mechanics and operators have the right parts when they need them.
Gladen Construction, Inc. is a third-generation family owned company in north central Minnesota, that’s involved in all types of Heavy and Highway Construction. Our main office and shop is located 14 miles south of Bemidji, MN on US highway 71.
As a company we have talents and expertise that enable us to be more diversified, such as all types of Excavating, Grading, Large Box Culverts, Piping, Utilities, Reclamation, State, County, Township, Railroad, and Mining work. Our employees have good ideas and have the work ethic of our parents and grandparents. Gladen Construction Inc. is proud of the work we do and personnel that motivate our company. With our fleet of modern equipment, a very competent group of supervisory personnel and experienced operators, Gladen Construction Inc. is confident that we can do any type of earth-moving projects in the High