Customer Service Lead & On-Duty Leader

Pep Boys Inc; Waco (TX); Hybrid; USD 15,000 - 25,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical, dental, and vision benefits

Life insurance

401(k) with company match

PTO and holiday pay

On-demand pay (DailyPay)

Job summary

Pep Boys Inc. is seeking a Customer Service Lead (CSL) to deliver exceptional customer experiences and act as the on-site leader when management is not present.

The CSL opens/closes the service center, mentors Customer Service Advisors, and supports hiring and coaching to drive performance and customer satisfaction. The role partners with technicians to ensure safe, efficient service operations, identifies sales opportunities, and maintains standards for safety, compliance, and quality customer

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• 3-5 years of service industry experience.
• Valid Driver's License.
• In-depth knowledge of automotive service, maintenance and parts.
• Strong understanding of service center operations, safety standards and customer service best-practices.
• Advanced communication and customer service skills, with proven ability to influence and resolve complex situations.

Responsibilities

• Perform all Customer Service Advisor duties at an advanced level, serving as a role model in delivering exceptional customer experiences, building trust, and resolving complex or escalated customer concerns.
• Serve as a subject matter expert on products, services, systems, and shop procedures, providing accurate recommendations, technical explanations, and guidance to customers and team members.
• Act as a key holder for the service center, responsible for opening and closing the store as scheduled, completing all required operational, cash-handling, and security procedures.
• Serve as the primary point of contact and leader on duty when the Service Center Manager is not present, ensuring smooth daily operations, issue resolution, and adherence to company policies.
• Mentor, train, and onboard Customer Service Advisors, sharing best practices in communication, service recommendations, and sales techniques to support team performance.
• Support management by assisting with interviewing and evaluating candidates and providing ongoing feedback to support team development.
• Partner closely with technicians and management to ensure accurate, efficient, and customer-focused service operations while identifying opportunities to drive sales and improve customer retention.
• Promote a safe, compliant, and team-oriented work environment by modeling and enforcing safety standards, effective communication, and collaboration during all assigned shifts.
• Other duties as assigned.

Skills

Customer service

Leadership

Mentoring

Communication

Sales techniques

Problem solving

Coaching

Safety compliance

Team collaboration

Conflict resolution

Education

High school diploma

Job description

Pep Boys Inc. is seeking a Customer Service Lead (CSL) to deliver exceptional customer experiences and act as the on-site leader when management is not present.

The CSL opens/closes the service center, mentors Customer Service Advisors, and supports hiring and coaching to drive performance and customer satisfaction. The role partners with technicians to ensure safe, efficient service operations, identifies sales opportunities, and maintains standards for safety, compliance, and quality customer