Parts Salespersons

Job Description: Sell spare and replacement parts and equipment in repair shop or parts store.

Parts Salespersons spend a lot of their time Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships. They are naturally good at Near Vision, Speech Recognition, Oral Expression, and Oral Comprehension. Parts Salespersons are typically characterized as being Enterprising and Conventional. They are usually very knowledgable about Customer and Personal Service, Computers and Electronics, and Mathematics and are skilled at Active Listening and Critical Thinking.

Work Activities

Establishing and Maintaining Interpersonal Relationships
  
Performing for or Working Directly with the Public
  
Communicating with Persons Outside Organization
  
Getting Information
  
Selling or Influencing Others
  
Updating and Using Relevant Knowledge
  
Handling and Moving Objects
  
Monitor Processes, Materials, or Surroundings
  
Identifying Objects, Actions, and Events
  
Judging the Qualities of Things, Services, or People
  
Resolving Conflicts and Negotiating with Others
  
Communicating with Supervisors, Peers, or Subordinates
  
Processing Information
  
Organizing, Planning, and Prioritizing Work
  
Making Decisions and Solving Problems
  
Interacting With Computers
  
Scheduling Work and Activities
  
Interpreting the Meaning of Information for Others
  
Coordinating the Work and Activities of Others
  
Assisting and Caring for Others
  
Analyzing Data or Information
  
Provide Consultation and Advice to Others
  
Performing General Physical Activities
  
Evaluating Information to Determine Compliance with Standards
  
Documenting/Recording Information
  
Performing Administrative Activities
  
Thinking Creatively
  
Coaching and Developing Others
  
Training and Teaching Others
  
Monitoring and Controlling Resources
  
Inspecting Equipment, Structures, or Material
  
Guiding, Directing, and Motivating Subordinates
  
Operating Vehicles, Mechanized Devices, or Equipment
  
Developing and Building Teams
  
Estimating the Quantifiable Characteristics of Products, Events, or Information
  
Developing Objectives and Strategies
  
Controlling Machines and Processes
  
Staffing Organizational Units
  
Drafting, Laying Out, and Specifying Technical Devices, Parts, and Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Mechanical Equipment
  
Repairing and Maintaining Electronic Equipment
  

Abilities

Near Vision
  
Speech Recognition
  
Oral Expression
  
Oral Comprehension
  
Category Flexibility
  
Inductive Reasoning
  
Written Comprehension
  
Flexibility of Closure
  
Deductive Reasoning
  
Speed of Closure
  
Finger Dexterity
  
Information Ordering
  
Extent Flexibility
  
Far Vision
  
Speech Clarity
  
Problem Sensitivity
  
Static Strength
  
Fluency of Ideas
  
Arm-Hand Steadiness
  
Perceptual Speed
  
Visual Color Discrimination
  
Memorization
  
Visualization
  
Written Expression
  
Selective Attention
  
Hearing Sensitivity
  
Time Sharing
  
Trunk Strength
  
Originality
  
Number Facility
  
Mathematical Reasoning
  
Auditory Attention
  
Manual Dexterity
  
Control Precision
  
Multilimb Coordination
  
Gross Body Coordination
  
Stamina
  
Gross Body Equilibrium
  
Speed of Limb Movement
  
Dynamic Strength
  
Spatial Orientation
  
Wrist-Finger Speed
  

Interests

Enterprising
  
Conventional
  
Realistic
  
Social
  
Investigative
  
Artistic
  

Knowledge

Customer and Personal Service
  
Computers and Electronics
  
Mathematics
  
Sales and Marketing
  
Mechanical
  
Education and Training
  
English Language
  
Production and Processing
  
Administration and Management
  
Personnel and Human Resources
  
Clerical
  
Engineering and Technology
  
Transportation
  
Law and Government
  
Public Safety and Security
  
Economics and Accounting
  
Psychology
  
Telecommunications
  
Design
  
Communications and Media
  
Chemistry
  

Wages

Alaska
$37,160  
 
Connecticut
$37,010  
 
Rhode Island
$35,190  
 
Massachusetts
$34,630  
 
New Jersey
$32,630  
 
Wyoming
$32,530  
 
California
$32,480  
 
Arizona
$32,410  
 
Maine
$31,900  
 
Utah
$31,780  
 
Minnesota
$31,700  
 
Iowa
$31,610  
 
Colorado
$31,430  
 
Washington
$31,390  
 
New Hampshire
$31,060  
 
Maryland
$30,770  
 
North Dakota
$30,580  
 
Oregon
$30,500  
 
Hawaii
$30,470  
 
Vermont
$30,410  
 
Wisconsin
$30,110  
 
Pennsylvania
$30,060  
 
Illinois
$29,630  
 
Virginia
$29,180  
 
South Dakota
$29,120  
 
Nebraska
$29,090  
 
Georgia
$29,030  
 
Kansas
$28,670  
 
South Carolina
$28,610  
 
Nevada
$28,570  
 
New York
$28,520  
 
Mississippi
$28,110  
 
Alabama
$28,050  
 
Michigan
$27,820  
 
Montana
$27,720  
 
North Carolina
$27,550  
 
Missouri
$27,450  
 
Idaho
$27,170  
 
Tennessee
$26,850  
 
Texas
$26,570  
 
Indiana
$26,450  
 
Florida
$26,330  
 
New Mexico
$26,180  
 
Oklahoma
$25,780  
 
Ohio
$25,550  
 
West Virginia
$24,960  
 
Louisiana
$24,470  
 
Delaware
$24,020  
 
Arkansas
$23,740  
 
Kentucky
$23,370  
 
Virgin Islands
$22,210  
 
Guam
$20,170  
 
Puerto Rico
$15,830  
 

Skills

Active Listening
  
Critical Thinking
  
Speaking
  
Reading Comprehension
  
Service Orientation
  
Active Learning
  
Persuasion
  
Negotiation
  
Judgment and Decision Making
  
Coordination
  
Social Perceptiveness
  
Monitoring
  
Writing
  
Mathematics
  
Complex Problem Solving
  
Instructing
  
Learning Strategies
  
Time Management
  
Systems Analysis
  
Repairing
  
Operation Monitoring
  
Equipment Selection
  
Troubleshooting
  
Systems Evaluation
  
Quality Control Analysis
  
Management of Personnel Resources
  
Technology Design
  
Management of Material Resources
  
Equipment Maintenance
  
Operations Analysis
  
Programming
  

Work Values

Relationships
  
Independence
  
Support
  
Working Conditions
  
Achievement
  
Recognition
  

Work Styles

Cooperation
  
Self Control
  
Attention to Detail
  
Stress Tolerance
  
Independence
  
Dependability
  
Integrity
  
Concern for Others
  
Adaptability/Flexibility
  
Initiative
  
Achievement/Effort
  
Persistence
  
Social Orientation
  
Analytical Thinking
  
Leadership
  
Innovation
  

Related University Degree Programs

Work Context

Telephone
  
Contact With Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Time Pressure
  
Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  
Physical Proximity
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Electronic Mail
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Level of Competition
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Degree of Automation
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Duration of Typical Work Week
  
Letters and Memos
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Consequence of Error
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Work Schedules
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-A lot of freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-About half the time-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Completely automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Constant contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others about half the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Contact with others most of the time-

Contact With Others
  

-Continually or almost continually-

Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  

-Every day-

Telephone
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Time Pressure
  
Electronic Mail
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Public Speaking
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  

-Extremely competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Extremely important-

Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Extremely serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Fairly important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Fairly serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-High responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Highly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Highly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-I don't work near other people (beyond 100 ft.)-

Physical Proximity
  

-I work with others but not closely (e.g., private office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Important-

Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  

-Important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Irregular (changes with weather conditions, production demands, or contract duration)-

Work Schedules
  

-Less than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-Less than half the time-

Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Standing
  

-Limited freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Limited responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Minor results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderate responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-Moderate results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Moderately automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Moderately close (at arm's length)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Moderately competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-More than 40 hours-

Duration of Typical Work Week
  

-More than half the time-

Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  

-Never-

Exposed to Radiation
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Spend Time Climbing Ladders, Scaffolds, or Poles
  
Spend Time Keeping or Regaining Balance
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Letters and Memos
  
Spend Time Kneeling, Crouching, Stooping, or Crawling
  
Spend Time Bending or Twisting the Body
  
Spend Time Using Your Hands to Handle, Control, or Feel Objects, Tools, or Controls
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Spend Time Sitting
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Spend Time Standing
  
Spend Time Making Repetitive Motions
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Time Pressure
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Spend Time Walking and Running
  
Telephone
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  

-No contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-No freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-No responsibility-

Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  
Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  

-No results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Not at all automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Not at all competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Not important at all-

Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  

-Not serious at all-

Consequence of Error
  

-Occasional contact with others-

Contact With Others
  

-Once a month or more but not every week-

Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Time Pressure
  
Letters and Memos
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Electronic Mail
  
Public Speaking
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  

-Once a week or more but not every day-

Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Time Pressure
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Letters and Memos
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Public Speaking
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Telephone
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  

-Once a year or more but not every month-

Public Speaking
  
In an Enclosed Vehicle or Equipment
  
Indoors, Not Environmentally Controlled
  
Frequency of Conflict Situations
  
Exposed to High Places
  
Electronic Mail
  
Exposed to Hazardous Equipment
  
Letters and Memos
  
Face-to-Face Discussions
  
Deal With Physically Aggressive People
  
Outdoors, Exposed to Weather
  
Deal With Unpleasant or Angry People
  
Sounds, Noise Levels Are Distracting or Uncomfortable
  
Exposed to Minor Burns, Cuts, Bites, or Stings
  
Time Pressure
  
Exposed to Disease or Infections
  
Exposed to Whole Body Vibration
  
Wear Specialized Protective or Safety Equipment such as Breathing Apparatus, Safety Harness, Full Protection Suits, or Radiation Protection
  
Exposed to Hazardous Conditions
  
Cramped Work Space, Awkward Positions
  
Very Hot or Cold Temperatures
  
Wear Common Protective or Safety Equipment such as Safety Shoes, Glasses, Gloves, Hearing Protection, Hard Hats, or Life Jackets
  
Outdoors, Under Cover
  
Frequency of Decision Making
  
Exposed to Contaminants
  
In an Open Vehicle or Equipment
  
Extremely Bright or Inadequate Lighting
  
Indoors, Environmentally Controlled
  
Exposed to Radiation
  
Telephone
  

-Regular (established routine, set schedule)-

Work Schedules
  

-Seasonal (only during certain times of the year)-

Work Schedules
  

-Serious-

Consequence of Error
  

-Slightly automated-

Degree of Automation
  

-Slightly close (e.g., shared office)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Slightly competitive-

Level of Competition
  

-Some freedom-

Freedom to Make Decisions
  
Structured versus Unstructured Work
  

-Very close (near touching)-

Physical Proximity
  

-Very high responsibility-

Responsibility for Outcomes and Results
  
Responsible for Others' Health and Safety
  

-Very important-

Importance of Being Exact or Accurate
  
Deal With External Customers
  
Coordinate or Lead Others
  
Importance of Repeating Same Tasks
  
Work With Work Group or Team
  
Pace Determined by Speed of Equipment
  

-Very important results-

Impact of Decisions on Co-workers or Company Results
  

-Very little freedom-

Structured versus Unstructured Work
  
Freedom to Make Decisions
  

-Very serious-

Consequence of Error
  

Task Ratings

- Importance Core-

Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays in order to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
  
Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
  
Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
  
Fill customer orders from stock.
  
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  
Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  
Take inventory of stock.
  
Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
  
Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
  
Mark and store parts in stockrooms according to prearranged systems.
  
Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
  
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment.
  

- Importance Supplemental-

Place new merchandise on display.
  
Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
  
Repair parts or equipment.
  

- Relevance of Task Core-

Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
  
Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
  
Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays in order to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
  
Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
  
Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
  
Fill customer orders from stock.
  
Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  
Take inventory of stock.
  
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  
Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
  
Mark and store parts in stockrooms according to prearranged systems.
  
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment.
  

- Relevance of Task Supplemental-

Place new merchandise on display.
  
Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
  
Repair parts or equipment.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Mark and store parts in stockrooms according to prearranged systems.
  
Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
  
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment.
  
Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
  
Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
  
Take inventory of stock.
  
Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  
Fill customer orders from stock.
  
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  
Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
  
Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays in order to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
  
Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
  

-Daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Place new merchandise on display.
  
Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
  
Repair parts or equipment.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays in order to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
  
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  
Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
  
Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
  
Fill customer orders from stock.
  
Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  
Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
  
Mark and store parts in stockrooms according to prearranged systems.
  
Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
  
Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
  
Take inventory of stock.
  
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment.
  

-Hourly or more Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Place new merchandise on display.
  
Repair parts or equipment.
  
Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
  
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment.
  
Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
  
Take inventory of stock.
  
Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
  
Mark and store parts in stockrooms according to prearranged systems.
  
Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
  
Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays in order to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
  
Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  
Fill customer orders from stock.
  
Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
  

-More than monthly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Place new merchandise on display.
  
Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
  
Repair parts or equipment.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  
Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
  
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment.
  
Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
  
Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
  
Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
  
Mark and store parts in stockrooms according to prearranged systems.
  
Take inventory of stock.
  
Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
  
Fill customer orders from stock.
  
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  
Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays in order to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
  

-More than weekly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
  
Repair parts or equipment.
  
Place new merchandise on display.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Take inventory of stock.
  
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment.
  
Mark and store parts in stockrooms according to prearranged systems.
  
Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
  
Fill customer orders from stock.
  
Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
  
Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
  
Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
  
Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  
Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays in order to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
  
Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
  

-More than yearly Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Repair parts or equipment.
  
Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
  
Place new merchandise on display.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
  
Fill customer orders from stock.
  
Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
  
Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  
Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
  
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment.
  
Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
  
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  
Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
  
Mark and store parts in stockrooms according to prearranged systems.
  
Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays in order to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
  
Take inventory of stock.
  

-Several times daily Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Place new merchandise on display.
  
Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
  
Repair parts or equipment.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Core-

Take inventory of stock.
  
Discuss use and features of various parts, based on knowledge of machines or equipment.
  
Demonstrate equipment to customers and explain functioning of equipment.
  
Prepare sales slips or sales contracts.
  
Mark and store parts in stockrooms according to prearranged systems.
  
Read catalogs, microfiche viewers, or computer displays in order to determine replacement part stock numbers and prices.
  
Examine returned parts for defects, and exchange defective parts or refund money.
  
Receive payment or obtain credit authorization.
  
Advise customers on substitution or modification of parts when identical replacements are not available.
  
Determine replacement parts required, according to inspections of old parts, customer requests, or customers' descriptions of malfunctions.
  
Fill customer orders from stock.
  
Receive and fill telephone orders for parts.
  

-Yearly or less Frequency of Task (Categories 1-7) Supplemental-

Repair parts or equipment.
  
Measure parts, using precision measuring instruments, in order to determine whether similar parts may be machined to required sizes.
  
Place new merchandise on display.
  

Education Training Experience

-On-Site or In-Plant Training-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  

-On-the-Job Training-

None or short demonstration
  
Anything beyond short demonstration, up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 10 years
  
Over 10 years
  

-Related Work Experience-

None
  
Up to and including 1 month
  
Over 1 month, up to and including 3 months
  
Over 3 months, up to and including 6 months
  
Over 6 months, up to and including 1 year
  
Over 1 year, up to and including 2 years
  
Over 2 years, up to and including 4 years
  
Over 4 years, up to and including 6 years
  

-Required Level of Education-

High School Diploma (or GED or High School Equivalence Certificate)
  
Post-Secondary Certificate - awarded for training completed after high school (for example, in Personnel Services, Engineering-related Technologies, Vocational Home Economics, Construction Trades, Mechanics and Repairers, Precision Production Trades)
  
Some College Courses
  
Associate's Degree (or other 2-year degree)