Auto Service Manager in Training

Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers, Inc.; Maplewood (MO); On-site; USD 62,000 - 106,000; Full time

Job summary

Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers in Maplewood, MO is seeking a Service Manager in Training to learn and support service and repair operations within a busy, single-unit store. The role emphasizes developing leadership and people-management skills while maintaining quality service.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, a customer-centric mindset, and the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced shop environment.

Qualifications

• 3+ years’ automotive repair experience across technician, service advisor, or service manager roles.
• Strong technical acumen in automotive repair standards and tools.
• Proficient with POS systems (VAST) and Microsoft Office.

Responsibilities

• Partner with Store Manager to interview, train and evaluate service technicians.
• Assist in evaluating knowledge, skills and performance of technicians.
• Support achievement of service sales dollars, gross profit, and customer satisfaction goals.
• Oversee daily work orders, allocating time, tools, and materials.
• Provide technical input for diagnostics and service requests across makes/models.
• Support training to improve skills of service technicians at all levels.
• Ensure safety standards and proper use of PPE in the shop.
• Maintain shop cleanliness, organization, and inventory accuracy.
• Assist in analyzing financial and operational data to identify trends.

Skills

Automotive knowledge

Customer service

Communication

Time management

Problem solving

Accountability

Attention to detail

Self-motivation

Team player

Leadership potential

Tools

VAST POS

Microsoft Office

Job description

Dobbs Tire & Auto Centers in Maplewood, MO is seeking a Service Manager in Training to learn and support service and repair operations within a busy, single-unit store. The role emphasizes developing leadership and people-management skills while maintaining quality service.

The ideal candidate will have strong technical knowledge, a customer-centric mindset, and the ability to manage changing priorities in a fast-paced shop environment.