Customer Service Coordinator

Penske; La Mirada (CA); On-site; USD 50,000 - 67,000; Full time

Job summary

Penske is seeking a Customer Service Coordinator in La Mirada, CA. The role focuses on scheduling preventative maintenance, coordinating external repairs, and managing the shop work plan to support customer needs and productivity.

Responsibilities include communicating maintenance updates, ensuring parts availability, and coordinating with vendors. The position requires strong customer service, some supervisory experience, and mechanical aptitude, with safety compliance per Penske policies.

Qualifications

• 2 years of customer service experience.
• At least 1 year of hands-on mechanical experience.
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred.
• High School diploma or equivalent required.
• Associates Degree, Technical School Degree, or Bachelors Degree preferred.
• ASE certification preferred.
• Prior experience with service scheduling programs and diagnostic programs preferred.
• Must understand and comply with Penske safety and maintenance policies.

Responsibilities

• Develop daily and weekly workforce plans by considering customer needs, unscheduled repairs, parts, technician skills and hours to maximize service and productivity.
• Communicate maintenance updates to customers, including schedule changes or billing concerns.
• Ensure Penske Rental units are maintained and prepared for customers.
• Ensure parts are available for scheduled work.
• Hold vendors accountable for quality and adherence to schedule for outside work.
• Provide customer service to ensure satisfaction and repeat business.
• Maintain shop productivity by optimizing the work plan.
• Coordinate with district billing clerks as necessary.
• Perform other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor.

Skills

Customer service

Supervisory experience

Mechanic experience

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Associate/Technical/Bachelor degree preferred

Tools

Service scheduling programs

Diagnostic programs

Job description

Position Summary

A Penske Customer Service Coordinator is focused on working with customers to schedule preventative maintenance requests, coordinate outside repairs, plan and manage the shop work plan.

Major Responsibilities

• Develop daily and weekly workforce plans by factoring customer needs, estimated unscheduled repairs, available parts, technician skill sets and work hours to maximize customer service and productivity.
• Communicate with customers as needed for maintenance updates including changes to schedule or work, billing concerns, or to resolve service issues.
• Assure that all Penske Rental units are maintained and prepared for customers
• Ensure parts are available for scheduled work
• Hold vendors accountable for quality and adherence to schedule for outside work
• Provide customer service, assuring customers are satisfied and will return for additional business.
• Maintain shop productivity by optimizing the work plan
• Coordinate with district billing clerks as necessary
• Other projects and tasks as assigned by supervisor

Qualifications

• 2 years of customer service experience required
• At least 1 year of hands on mechanical experience required
• 2 years of supervisory experience preferred
• At least 2 years of service department administration preferred
• High School diploma or equivalent required
• Associates Degree, Technical School Degree, or Bachelors Degree preferred
• ASE certification preferred
• Prior experience with service scheduling programs and diagnostic programs preferred
• The associate will be required to understand and comply with specific instructions, guidelines, rules, regulations, or other information established by Penske management
• The associate must be able to perform all work adhering to DOT, OSHA, and all Penske safety and maintenance policies; including but not limited to the correct selection and use of appropriate tools, PPE, machine guarding, and established best safety practice.
• Regular, predictable, full attendance is an essential function of the job
• Willingness to travel as necessary, work the required schedule, work at the specific location required, complete Penske employment application, submit to a background investigation (to include past employment, education, and criminal history) and drug screening are required.

Physical Requirements

• While performing the duties of this job, the associate will be required to move frequently, stand, walk, climb, bend, and sit for extended length of time throughout their scheduled working period.
• The associate is required to use their hands on a routine and daily basis to grasp, reach, touch, handle, feel, and/or otherwise operate required tools or controls.
• The associate must be able to work safely at heights using applicable ladders and elevated working platforms.
• The associate must be able to safely work in all weather conditions.
• Given the frequent movement of large trucks through the workplace, the associate must be able to see and hear in order to safely navigate the work environment.
• The associate must be able to regularly lift and/or move up to 50lbs/23kg and occasionally lift and/or move up to 100lbs/45kg.

Penske is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Pay

$28/hr. or $58,240/yr.

About Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions

Penske Truck Leasing/Transportation Solutions is a premier global transportation provider that delivers essential and innovative transportation, logistics and technology services to help companies and people move forward. With headquarters in Reading, PA, Penske and its associates are driven by a dedication to excellence and a commitment to customer success. Visit Go Penske to learn more.

Job Category: Vehicle Maintenance Management/Supervisors

Job Family: Customer Experience

Address: 15050 Northam Street

Primary Location: US-CA-La Mirada

Employer: Penske Truck Leasing Co., L.P.