Job Type
Full-time
Description
We're seeking a talented Service Manager to join the Transwest Team! Transwest is a leading provider of top-quality commercial trucks and transportation solutions. Committed to reliability and customer satisfaction, Transwest is dedicated to driving success in the transportation industry.
Why join the Transwest Team?
- Exceptional Leadership
- Beautiful, Updated & Clean Environment
- Competitive PTO & Benefits Packages
- Company Training
- Opportunities for Advancement
- Quick & Efficient Interview Process
We offer a full benefits package for eligible employees including:
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Life (Voluntary and Employer Paid) and Disability Insurance
- 401(K) with company match beginning with your first contribution.
- HSA and/or FSA
- Paid Time Off, Sick Time, and Company Paid Holidays
- Employee Car Discount Program
Essential Duties & Responsibilities:
- Develop, communicate, monitor and enforce effective Service Department processes to ensure the best of practices and Elite Customer experience.
- Maintain relationships with Customers.
- Build and develop a market for service work.
- Supervise and control the workload of Service Technicians.
- Schedule service work according to priority and maintain an orderly flow of work.
- Advise Customers of necessary repair service including estimates of cost; also make recommendations to customers for preventative maintenance.
- Resolve customer complaint problems pertaining to service and repair.
- Maintain service tools, equipment and service vehicles, ensuring they are in excellent condition.
- Responsible for keeping the shop area clean.
- Responsible for safety of service technicians and maintaining a safe working environment in the shop area and reporting all accidents to Human Resources immediately.
- Make sure all warranty claims are processed and forwarded to the supplier within the allotted time frame.
- Reviews all technician's and staff's time clock reports and submits them to the Payroll department in a timely manner.
- Review estimates and actual repair time for quality assurance.
- Complete labor pricing.
- Managing shop staff including administration, foremen, service advisors, service writers and technicians.
- Complete initial and on-going training and support of department personnel.
- Prepare an annual marketing plan and budget for the shop.
- Regularly monitor actual performance to plan and determine reasons for variance.
- Call on fleet accounts as directed by the Service Director.
- Maintain awareness of current and projected market conditions.
- Develop and implement appropriate strategies and programs as necessary to attain the dealerships shop objectives.
- Attend training sessions for products serviced by the company at the company’s expense.
- Engage customers and facilitate new and organic growth within defined Areas of Responsibility which includes completing a defined number of preapproved interactivities or personal visits at a customer’s place of business as directed by the Director prior to the 20th day of each month.
- Develop an annual budget with the relevant strategy and programs to meet departmental objectives and P&L requirements.
- Attend and or complete all assigned industry product and process training opportunities.
- Maintain a professional appearance and attitude.
- Additional duties as assigned.
Requirements
Work Environment & Physical Abilities:
- Activities require a full range of motion including; handling and lifting, manual and finger dexterity and eye-hand coordination.
- This position may require standing, balancing, bending or stooping for prolonged periods of time.
- This position requires corrected vision and hearing within normal range.
- This position requires the occasional ability to lift and carry items weighing up to 45 lbs.
- Required to perform work inside and outside, in varying weather situations.
- This position requires the ability to work under stressful conditions or irregular hours.
Required Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- High school diploma or equivalent.
- Valid driver's license and MVR in good standing.
- Excellent written and verbal communication skills.
- Leadership Skills
- Customer Service Skills
- Multitasking Skills
- Conflict Resolution Skills
- Independent Working Skills
- Detail Oriented
- Quick Thinking
- Ability to work any shift if needed.
- Familiarity with all aspects of gas and diesel truck repair and maintenance including; engine repair, transmission repair, drivability and electrical diagnostics, suspension, brake systems, etc.
- Must know Karmak or CDK Dealer Business Systems and have strong computer skills.
- Ability to successfully complete a general abilities assessment.
- Ability to pass a post-offer background check, physical and drug screen.
Preferred Education, Experience, Knowledge & Skills:
- Previous experience in a similar role.
- Previous Dealership experience.
- Experience diagnosing and repairing automotive and diesel trucks.
- Diesel Engine Technology Certification(s) and/or Education
Job Details:
- Bonus Eligibility: Yes
- Reports To: General Manager
- Shift: 1st
- Closing Date: Open Until Filled
Salary Description
$100,000.00 - $150,000.00
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