Service Manager Trucking Industry

About Us

Affinity Truck Center is an established leader in new and used truck sales parts and service lease and rental and financing. We have built our reputation on the work of our dedicated and experienced staff. We believe that our people are a key driver of our success. We offer a competitive wage and benefits package a unique level of concern for our employees and a stimulating work environment. At Affinity Truck Center you can expect to be part of a team of people who care about their work their clients and each other.

Summary:

Runs an efficient and profitable service department through productive staffing customer retention cost controls achievement of objectives and maintenance of all service records.

Job Responsibilities:

• Forecasts goals and objectives for the department and strives to meet them.
• Hires trains motivates counsels and monitors the performance of all service department staff.
• Prepare and hold quarterly performance check ins with all service department staff on a quarterly basis.
• Approves vacation and sick requests and drafts disciplinary writeups for time reporting violations.
• Prepares and administers an annual operating budget for the service department.
• Maintains reporting systems required by general management and the factory.
• Monitors and controls the performance of the department using appropriate reports tracking systems and surveys.
• Strives for harmony and teamwork within the department and with all other departments.
• Develops and implements a marketing plan which promotes new and repeat business.
• Understands keep abreast of and compiles with federal state and local regulations that affect service operations such as hazardous waste disposal OSHA Righttoknow etc.
• Understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.
• Accounts for all documents; ensures that none are missing and all are processes correctly.
• Directs and schedules the activities of all department employees.
• Facilitates and/or conducts technical training and sends employees to appropriate training schools as needed.
• Monitors technicians daily productivity reports and corresponding payroll records.
• Monitors and follows up on parts orders with the parts manager to ensure availability.
• Initials all repair orders before submitting them to the warranty department monitoring for sales and hours relative to expectations.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with customers to encourage repeat and referral business.
• Informs repair technicians of time allowances on each repair order.
• Maintains highquality service repairs and minimizes comebacks.
• Conducts periodic spot checks of completed jobs for thoroughness and quality.
• Keeps abreast of new equipment and tools available and recommends purchases.
• Renews maintains and ensures shop software programs are kept up to date.
• Ensures that the work areas and customer waiting area are kept clean.
• Establishes and maintains good working relationships with vocational and technical schools to enhance personnel recruitment activities.
• Serves as a liaison with factory representatives.
• Ensures the proper care storage and inventory of special tools.
• Ensures that customers service files are uptodate and readily available for reference.
• Ensures that all customers are greeted promptly and given fair estimates on costs and time required for repairs and maintenance.
• Prepares pricing guides and maintenance menus for frequent labor operations. Handles customer complaints immediately and according to dealerships guidelines.
• Establishes and maintains 24hour followup with all customers to confirm satisfaction with the service experience.
• Safeguards information system assets by identifying abnormalities reporting suspicious activity and/or content and contributing to the resolve of cyber security problems.
• Maintains safe work environment.
• Maintains a professional appearance.
• Holds weekly department meetings.
• Completes company trainings as needed.
• Attends manager meetings.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Qualifications:

• Two to four years related experience.
• Bachelors degree
• Valid Driver license and ability to be insured by Affinity

Work Schedule and Travel:

Due to the nature of our business and the duties of the position in particular the actual schedule you will be required to work will vary based upon many factors including but not limited to the business needs of our Company the schedules of our customers the season of the year etc. You may also need to travel out of State for meetings training conventions etc. You will be reimbursed for travel expenses in accordance with Affinity Truck Centers travel policy.

Physical Requirements:

The physical requirements for this position include the following:

• Environment: Frequently works inside/outdoors in varying weather conditions and temperatures
• Environment: Occasional exposure to excessive loud noise
• Environment: Frequent Exposure to dust gas fumes chemicals etc.
• Lifting and carrying: Frequently lift and carry items weighing up to 90 pounds
• Bending twisting stooping reaching: Must be capable of frequent twisting and bending down to pick up items from lower shelves and reaching up for items stored at higher levels.
• Vision: Must have at least 20/40 acuity in each eye with or without correction.
• Hearing: Ability to perceive a forced whisper at a distance of 5 feet or less with or without hearing aids.
• Mobility: Ability to enter and exit the vehicle safely and efficiently.
• Mobility: Capability to climb into and out of trucks which may involve using steps or ladders. Must maintain three points of contact when entering and exiting trucks at all times.
• Dexterity in operating controls such as steering wheels pedals and gear shifts.
• Standing: Must be able to remain in a stationary position for a certain percentage of the workday such as 50 or more
• Walking: Regularly moving about on foot within the work area which may involve navigating through tight spaces or uneven surfaces.
• Hand Dexterity: Frequent use of hands and arms for grasping fine manipulation pushing and pulling reaching typing etc.
• Sitting: Frequent sitting while using a computer operating a vehicle operating a forklift driving a golf cart sitting at a desk attending meetings trainings seminars etc.

Mental Requirements:

The mental requirements for this position include the following:

• Ability to learn new tasks effectively
• Ability to take direction from others in a leadership and/or similar role
• Must have the capacity to follow and remember processes and procedures
• Must maintain focus on assigned tasks
• Ability to complete tasks independently without supervision
• Ability to communicate effectively with visitors customers and colleagues
• Ability to multitask
• Ability to prioritize
• Ability to work alone
• Ability to work in groups
• Ability to assist customers in a friendly manner
• Ability to communicate with others in a professional and respectful manner
• Ability to problem solve
• Ability to analyze and resolve issues
• Ability to exercise discretion & confidentiality
• Ability to engage in ethical conduct and decision making
• Ability to adhere to all company guidelines policies and procedures
• Ability to take criticism in a constructive manner
• Ability to maintain focus over long periods while driving
• Capacity for quick decisionmaking in response to changing traffic conditions or emergencies

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