Parts Runner

Department: Shop

Work Location: Mendota Heights, MN

Job type: Year-Round / Non-Union

Pay Type / Range:

Salary.  $[20.00] – $[26.00] per year (based on experience and qualifications)
(This pay range is a good-faith estimate of compensation for this role.)

Non-Union Benefits & Additional Information:

• Health Benefits include Medical, Vision, Dental, Pharmacy and Short-Term Disability (STD).
  • Additional Voluntary Health Benefits include Flex Savings Account (FSA).
• Company-Paid Benefits include Basic Term Life Insurance and Long-Term Disability (LTD).
• Retirement (Profit-Sharing Program) – eligibility after one year waiting period.
• Mental Health & Wellness Support provided through TEAM EAP.
• PTO Program covering all time away from work.
• Company paid holidays.
• Referral bonuses – earn rewards to help us recruit new talent.

Job Summary: The Shop Parts Runner is responsible for supporting shop and field mechanics by obtaining, delivering, and organizing parts and supplies needed to maintain and repair trucks, trailers, and heavy equipment. This role plays a critical part in keeping equipment operational by ensuring timely parts delivery, accurate tracking, and basic shop support.

Other Requirements: All candidates are required to pass a thorough Background Check, Physical and Drug Test.  References may also be checked. We participate in E-Verify.

Job Duties & Requirements:

Reasonable accommodations can be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. 

• Pick up and deliver parts, fluids, and supplies from vendors, dealerships, and suppliers
• Deliver parts to job sites, yards, and shop locations as needed
• Coordinate with mechanics and shop leadership to prioritize urgent parts runs
• Assist with receiving, checking, and stocking parts and materials in the shop
• Maintain organization of parts storage areas and assist with inventory tracking
• Verify parts accuracy against work orders or purchase lists
• Assist with cleaning and maintaining shop areas, vehicles, and parts storage areas
• Perform basic errands related to shop operations (returns, exchanges, core drop‑offs)
• Operate company vehicles safely and in compliance with DOT and company policies
• Follow all safety procedures and wear required PPE while in shop and field environments

Preferred Education and Experience:

• Valid driver’s license with acceptable driving record
• Ability to operate pickup trucks or light‑duty vehicles safely
• Basic familiarity with automotive, diesel, or heavy equipment parts preferred
• Ability to follow instructions, prioritize tasks, and communicate clearly
• Dependable attendance and willingness to work flexible hours during construction season

Live up to our company Core Values:

• Safety - Safety in the workplace is a mutual responsibility of the employer, management and all employees. We have an expectation that all employees will play an active role in workplace safety and always promote a positive safety culture.
• Quality - Quality is the best business plan. It is an investment in our future.  Quality leads to consistency.  Consistency leads to happy employees, satisfied customers and a growing business.
• Respect - Respect at work is crucial as it promotes healthy relationships between coworkers and managers, as well as outside the organization. A respectful employee is a sign of a respectful organization and therefore creates a positive image of our company and our workplace. 
• Integrity - Real integrity is doing the right thing, whether someone realizes it or not. Displaying Integrity helps build trust and drives a certain level of expectation.  Integrity is choosing your thoughts and actions based on values rather than personal gain.
• Commitment - Commitment is the bond employee’s share with their organization and its employees. Committed employees bring exceptional value to the organization through their support, productivity, determination, reliability and quality.  Commitment shows and can be contagious. 

Company Information:

For more than 75 years, Bituminous Roadways has aspired to be your full-service asphalt pavement solutions provider, and contractor of choice, to both work for and with. We are a union contractor with a diverse workforce dedicated to safety, innovation, continual improvement, environmental stewardship and most importantly, superior customer service.

At Bituminous Roadways, we're energetic and passionate about what we do with an excellent reputation for performance and as a place to work.  Because of our continued growth, we seek qualified candidates who share our vision, values, and commitment to superior customer service.

More reasons to join BR:

• Family owned and operated
• Paid Training
• Advancement opportunities – we aim to promote within
• Family Oriented – Annual events

Bituminous Roadways, Inc. is committed to building a diverse workforce. We are proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer and consider all qualified applicants without regard to race, color, creed, religion, national origin, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sexual orientation), marital status, familial status, age, disability, genetic information, status with regard to public assistance, veteran status, or any other characteristic protected by applicable law.