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Rental/Parts Counter Associate

Star Equipment Ltd
Ames, IA Full Time
POSTED ON 4/14/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/10/2026

Job description:

Star Equipment Ltd. is looking for a parts and rental counter person for our Ames, Iowa location, at 2100 E Lincoln Way.We are a construction equipment distributor. We have been in the market for 50 years, and are a family-owned company. We sell and service major brands including Husqvarna, Multiquip, Gehl, Mustang, Takeuchi and Schwing.

You will be handling walk-in and phone customers, counter sales of rental, parts sales, light maintenance on rental equipment. We are willing to train the right candidate for the job.

Job Responsibilities:

  • Greet walk-in customers, answer phone calls
  • Process all in-store transactions: equipment, parts, supplies
  • Light Maintenance on rental equipment.
  • Stock parts in parts bins & display areas
  • Price items on display floor. shipping and receiving.
  • Check out rental equipment to customer, demonstration operation of equipment.
  • Price local parts and services to get the best price and quality for the shop
  • Issue purchase orders for the items, post to the job or if supplies for the shop forward to accounting.
  • Housekeeping daily; building maintenance as needed.
  • Update price books.
  • Parts runs
  • Cross train where possible.
  • Other misc. duties as needed.

Personal Qualifications:

  • Ability to operate delivery equipment
  • Ability to Lift 100 lbs
  • Class A CDL Commercial License or ability to get license
  • General Knowledge of Construction Equipment
  • Clean Driving Record
  • Basic computer skills

Prior experience at automotive parts counter would be ideal.

Competitive benefits include health, vision, life and ltd insurance, 401k plan, paid holidays, vacation and sick leave. Uniforms provided.

Pre-employment drug screen required. EOE

Pay: $8.00 - $100.00 per hour

Benefits:

  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Dental insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Flexible spending account
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid time off
  • Referral program
  • Retirement plan
  • Vision insurance

Work Location: In person

Salary : $8 - $100

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