Automotive Service Manager: Lead Profit & Team Growth

Sonic Automotive, Inc.; Idaho; Hybrid; USD 140,000 - 160,000; Full time

Job summary

Dave Smith Motors, a Sonic Automotive family dealership in Kellogg, ID, is seeking a Service Manager to run an efficient, profitable service department. You will lead operations, manage costs, and build a loyal clientele while upholding safety and quality standards.

This role requires at least a year of supervisory experience and several years in an auto repair facility, with ASE certification preferred. Annual salary range is $140,000–$160,000, with opportunities for training and advancement

Qualifications

• High school diploma or the equivalent.
• ASE certification preferred.
• All applicants must be authorized to work in the USA.
• All applicants must pass pre-employment testing to include background checks, MVR, drug test, credit report, and valid driver license.
• One year of supervisory experience.
• Three years of experience in an auto repair facility.

Responsibilities

• Forecast goals and objectives for the department and strive to meet them.
• Strive for harmony and teamwork with all other departments.
• Prepare and administer an annual operating budget for the service department.
• Attend managers meetings as requested.
• Understand, keep abreast of, and comply with federal, state and local regulations that affects service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal and OSHA right-to-know.
• Hire, train, motivate, counsel, and monitor the performance of all service department staff.
• Direct and schedule the activities of all department employees.
• Provide technical assistance to employees as needed.
• Conduct meetings with department employees to discuss activities and problems of mutual interest.
• Monitor technicians; payroll records.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Supervisory

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

ASE certification preferred

Job description

Dave Smith Motors, a Sonic Automotive family dealership in Kellogg, ID, is seeking a Service Manager to run an efficient, profitable service department. You will lead operations, manage costs, and build a loyal clientele while upholding safety and quality standards.

This role requires at least a year of supervisory experience and several years in an auto repair facility, with ASE certification preferred. Annual salary range is $140,000–$160,000, with opportunities for training and advancement