Service Writer/Advisor

United Ag & Turf

Posted 3 months ago

Full Time

Temple, Texas

In Person

Smart Summary

Responsibilities

Manages the entire work order cycle and service operations to maximize ROI and ensure customer satisfaction. Responsible for selling service labor, managing department personnel, and overseeing warranty claims and equipment maintenance.

Qualifications

You have at least one year of experience in service department operations and possess excellent customer service and leadership skills. You are proficient in Microsoft Office and can effectively communicate with individuals and groups. A High School Diploma or equivalent experience is required.

Must Have Skills for ATS

Microsoft Office

John Deere products

Service Department operations

Job Description

Description

United Ag & Turf is a John Deere Dealership with multiple locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. United Ag & Turf serves customers in a variety of industries such as commercial, construction, agricultural, as well as, consumers. United Ag & Turf strives for exceptional customer experience throughout all our locations and departments including parts,sales,service, and transportation.

Purpose:

Manages service operations within the dealership to maximize return on investment by optimizing Service Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction. Grows profitable service labor sales and exercises disciplined expense control. Attracts, retains, and effectively engages department personnel.

Responsibilities:

  • Manages the entire work order cycle process; generation through closing and invoicing for customer and internal work
  • Sells service labor and parts ensuring all techs are highly productive so that budgets and goals are met
  • Works with Service Manager to identify and execute continuous process improvements
  • Communicates, enforces and monitors effective Service Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction
  • Schedules and assigns jobs and work areas to employees in the Service Department according to their skills and knowledge
  • Reviews work orders for completeness and accuracy prior to customer billing
  • Ensures all service Warranty and Product Improvement Programs are completed, submitted to Centralized Warranty Administrator within the required timeframe to receive maximum credit
  • Ensures all departmental tools, equipment, and vehicles are in good working order
  • Actively coaches, develops and helps employees grow their capabilities
  • Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
  • Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
  • Ensure that company’s reputation and image in the community is consistent with company Core Values

Benefits include:

  • Competitive Salary plus bonus
  • 401K Match
  • Health Benefits
  • Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Requirements

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

1+ years experience in Service Department operations

Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet based functions

Ability to write and speak effectively to individuals and groups

Ability to effectively lead a team and hold people accountable

Familiar with John Deere and competitive products

Basic understanding of financial principles relative to Service Department operations

Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Excellent customer service skills

High School Diploma or equivalent experience

United Ag & Turf

United Ag & Turf is a full-line John Deere equipment dealership with locations across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas. For over 40 years, we have been dedicated to serving our customers in a wide range of applications: -Hay & Cattle Producers -Rural Property Owners -Large Row Crop & Precision Farming Agriculture -Construction & Commercial Landscaping -Outdoor Enthusiasts -Homeowners (Lawn & Garden) With over 800 employees, United Ag and Turf is one of the largest dealers in North America. United Ag and Turf is a dedicated partner with John Deere to deliver best in class equipment solutions.
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