Service Writer

About Staffing Ltd.; Calgary; On-site; CAD 60,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

A leading specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions provider in Calgary is seeking a Service Writer. The role involves supporting the Service Manager, managing repair requests, and ensuring workplace safety. Candidates with 2-5 years of related experience and strong organizational skills are encouraged to apply.

Benefits

Benefits package included

Qualifications

• 2-5+ years previous experience as a Service Writer.
• Driver’s license and reliable vehicle.
• Technical knowledge of heavy equipment and clean criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Support Service Manager with daily operations and workflows.
• Ensure all repair requests are addressed and work orders created.
• Oversee Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) for the Calgary location.

Skills

Computer skills

Organizational skills

Time management

Problem-solving skills

Teamwork

Education

High school diploma

Post-secondary education

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Excel

Job description

Connecting you to Administration jobs in Calgary!

About Staffing is an Alberta-based recruitment company that connects jobseekers to employers across Canada. Established in 1996, About Staffing is a BBB Accredited Business and a proud member of the Calgary Chamber of Commerce.

We have partnered with a leading specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions provider to support them in the recruitment process to find their next Service Writer.

Job ID:41498

Job Type:Direct Hire

Category: Administration

Our SE Client is a provider of specialized truck and heavy equipment solutions including sales, rentals, and financing. This rapidly growing group is seeking a talented team player to join their service department.

With their brand-new office in SE Calgary, they are seeking a rock star to jump in and support the Service Manager as aService Writer. This Service Writer will also oversee the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) of their Calgary location and work collaboratively with the VP and other administration staff.

This team is a tight knit, hardworking, yet laid back and fun group of people. If you are a driven, dedicated, and motivated individual looking for a casual, upbeat, and dynamic environment, as well as the opportunity to work alongside a fantastic group of individuals, apply today! This group knows how to get the job done and have fun along the way.

Duties and Responsibilities:

Supporting the Service Department with anything and everything needed to ensure smooth operations of the business

The key job functions are:

• Work with Service Manager on day-to-day operations of the Service Department
• Communicate daily with Service Manager on workflow and action items
• Ensure all repair requests are addressed, work orders created accordingly and distributed for scheduling and completion
• Review open work orders to ensure all repairs are addressed
• Ensure customers are kept up to date with their job status
• Enter and close work orders
• Coordinate with mechanics on action items to be added to work orders
• Oversee the Occupational Health and Safety (OH&S) of the Calgary location
• Support other departments as needed with ad hoc administrative tasks

Education:

• Post-secondary an asset
• High school diploma

Qualifications:

• Previous experience in a similar role
• Driver’s license and reliable vehicle (office is not transit accessible)
• Clean criminal background check

Experience:

• 2-5+ years’ previous experience as a Service Writer
• Ideally within an agricultural, construction, automotive, or other heavy equipment shop is an asset
• Technical knowledge of heavy equipment is an asset

Skills:

• Excellent computer skills including Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software
• Strong organizational and time management skills
• Manage and prioritize multiple tasks at one time
• Strong problem-solving skills and the ability to take ownership of the position
• Ability to work in a fast-paced environment
• Strong team player – supportive personality

Base Salary:$60,000 – 70,000 per year

• Benefits package included

Work Hours:

• Full time Monday – Friday

Remote Work:

• This position is not remote.You are required to be on site.

Additional Notes:

• This opportunity does not include relocation. It will be the responsibility of the candidate should relocation be required.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in Canada to be considered for employment.

Equity. Diversity. Inclusion. At About Staffing EDI has always been a business priority and is continually upheld in our business practices. The About Staffing team would like to thank everyone who applies and will contact those potential candidates who are suitable for the position based on the employer’s needs.

About Staffing recruiters are Alberta’s experts in connecting candidates with administration jobs. We focus on temporary, direct hire (permanent) and temporary-to-direct hire placements in the corporate, industrial, management and technical fields.

About Staffing’s recruitment specialists believe in a human-to-human approach in hiring. We read your resume, conduct person-to-person interviews and make our matches to administration jobs.

Frequently Asked Questions

What happens after I apply?

Our Recruitment Team will be notified once you have submitted your resume. They will review your resume against our current job postings. If you meet the employer’s requirements, a recruiter may be in touch to begin the recruitment process.

Please note we are only contacting applicants who meet the employer’s needs of the positions we are actively working on. We are constantly posting administration jobs so check back with us regularly.

A recruiter will keep your resume on file for future opportunities. If and when a position vacancy becomes available and you meet the requirements, a recruiter will reach out to begin the recruitment process.

Please reference Job ID: 41498in your application.