Service Writer

FLOYDS TRUCK CENTER•Rapid City, SD

32d•Onsite

About The Position

Responsible for estimating and selling repairs to customer vehicles and communicating with the customer on a timely basis, working in coordination with the technicians, and addressing problems in a professional manner. This position provides guidance, training, and staffing oversight of other Service Writers.

Requirements

Ability to read and comprehend instructions and information.
Professional personal appearance.
Excellent communication skills.
Ability to meet the company's production and quality standards.

Responsibilities

Determine costs and completion date.
Communicate the expected repair time to the customer.
Analyze progress to maximize efficiency and maintain high-quality repairs.
Delegate jobs to technicians as appropriate considering skill level.
Effectively utilize current resources.
Prior to the start of a repair job, ascertain the correct part numbers on repair orders and help the parts department pull and post the appropriate parts.
Diagnose problems correctly and accurately describe those problems in the repair order.
Together with the service department manager work to establish and maintain an effective and proficient service department with excellent customer satisfaction.
Be available to aid technicians as appropriate if they have trouble completing service work.
Produce accurate estimates for wreck and internal repairs.
Provide cashier transactions when needed.
Adhere to procedures for timely and proficient dealing with warranty items such as correct storage and labeling.
Become familiar and proficient with all phases of the computer system needed for parts and service management, developing, and maintaining the skills required.
Start and finalize repair orders for warranty, the customer paid, and internal repair.
Deal with customer complaints in a sensible manner by showing empathy and a pleasant attitude to show our commitment to excellent customer service and to increase customer satisfaction and loyalty.
Be polite and friendly and greet customers promptly.
Conduct telephone transactions courteously, and quickly.
Provide excellent customer service for all customers whether external or internal.
Sell supplementary services by notifying the customer of service specials or any additional work that is needed on their vehicle.
Notify customers promptly regarding any delays, changes, or additional work that is required.
When repeat repairs are presented, give special attention as needed to make sure the issue is corrected.
Do not make commitments to customers that cannot be met, or are not likely to be met.
Communicate with customers to keep expectation levels appropriate.
Complete assigned training, as required, for product knowledge, transportation safety, and per company policies and procedures.
Devote himself/herself to ensuring satisfaction to customers.
Determine management, production, and quality requirements by asking questions and listening.
Attend company meetings as required.
Maintain a follow-up system that encourages follow-through with assigned projects.
Establish personal performance goals that are consistent with company standards of productivity and devise a strategy to meet those goals.
Review and analyze actions at the end of each day, week, month, and year to determine how to better utilize time and plans more effectively.
Understand the terminology of the business and keep abreast of technology changes in products and services.
Know and understand the federal, state, and local requirements which govern the company’s business.
Follow lawful directions from supervisors.
Understand and follow work rules and procedures.
Participate in performance management.
Interact well with others and be a positive influence on employee morale.
Uphold the company’s non-disclosure and confidentiality policies and agreements.
Work evening, weekend, and holiday work hours as required.