Service Manager

McCandless Truck Center - Aurora•Aurora, CO

30d•$120,000 - $140,000•Onsite

About The Position

The Service Manager’s main responsibility is to proactively develop and manage the service department business and operations in a way that maximizes customer and employee satisfactions, as well as positively contributes to the business performance and overall company profitability. McCandless Truck Center is one of the region’s premier Commercial Truck Sales & Leasing Dealerships, proudly serving the Aurora area for many years. Our team enjoys a fantastic culture and opportunities for advancement, which are company-wide focused to help you grow both personally and professionally. We’re interested in helping you establish and build a long-term career with us, because we know that happy employees lead to happier customers!

Requirements

Apply business acumen to understand operations and drive improved service performance and profitability.
Lead and develop individuals and teams by aligning performance with goals, resolving conflicts, and ensuring policy adherence.
Maintain up-to-date knowledge of International Motors and IC Bus products to effectively support customer needs and business processes.
Plan, allocate, and manage resources—human, physical, informational, and financial—to achieve organizational objectives.
Uphold safety and health standards by following policies to ensure a safe, compliant, and sustainable work environment.
Communicate openly and respectfully with stakeholders, fostering dialogue, building consensus, and promoting clear interactions.
Deliver service excellence through ongoing engagement, expert guidance, and promoting a culture of accountability.
Inspire and energize teams by fostering purpose, resilience, and a drive for excellence.
Resolve complex issues by guiding root cause analysis and coaching for lasting solutions.

Nice To Haves

Relevant work experiences in a dealership position recommended
Further education in a relevant field
Currently maintains or can obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Responsibilities

Oversee daily service department operations by leading staff, managing schedules, ensuring workflow efficiency, maintaining shop standards, monitoring tool and equipment condition, enforcing parts and warranty procedures, and addressing deviations through proper action and escalation.
Build and manage strong customer relationships by addressing current and future service needs, resolving complex complaints, supporting technical issue resolution, and representing the department in customer interactions and meetings.
Drive service solution sales by developing and promoting the service portfolio, aligning offerings with customer needs, coordinating sales activities, ensuring effective team communication, monitoring pricing strategies, and collaborating across departments to support business objectives.
Manage service department performance by monitoring budgets, KPIs, and operational targets; analyzing financials and warranty data; ensuring regulatory compliance; and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve business goals.
Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture by promoting professional development, maintaining confidentiality, encouraging continuous learning, and leading by example to support departmental and organizational goals.