Service Advisor/Warranty Clerk

Waters Truck and Tractor; Columbus (MS); On-site; USD 35,000 - 50,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Paid Holidays and Vacation

Weekly Pay

Performance Based Commission

401K Program + Company Contribution

Health Insurance

Dental and Vision Insurance (paid by WATERS)

Telehealth Access (paid by WATERS)

Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance option

Short Term Disability (paid by WATERS)

Long Term Disability Option

Uniform Allowance

Jury Duty Pay

Growth Opportunities

Family Owned and Operated

Job summary

Waters Truck and Tractor in Columbus, Mississippi, is seeking a dedicated service adviser to provide an exceptional customer service experience by handling warranty claims efficiently. This crucial role involves understanding vendor guidelines, preparing claims, and ensuring customer satisfaction by accurately addressing their vehicle issues.

The ideal candidate will be a team player with strong communication skills and a commitment to excellence in service.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer.
• Must be self motivated and have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs and applications.
• Good organization skills.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, code, and submit all International and vendor warranty claims in a timely manner.
• Understand and comply with all warranty policies and vendor procedures.
• Greet customers and obtain required vehicle/customer information.
• Communicate vehicle issues and maintenance requirements clearly.

Skills

Team player

Self-motivated

Written and verbal communication

Organization skills

Working knowledge of Microsoft programs

Job description

An integral and vital part of the service department is the preparation, submission and recording of warranty claims, as well as the creation of a valuable customer service experience as service adviser. This position is crucial to achieve the highest customer satisfaction by performing his/her duties in accordance with current vendor practices and our company’s policies and procedures.

Benefits

• Paid Holidays and Vacation
• Weekly Pay
• Performance Based Commission
• 401K Program + Company Contribution
• Health Insurance
• Dental and Vision Insurance (paid by WATERS)
• Telehealth Access (paid by WATERS)
• Life Insurance and Voluntary Life Insurance option
• Short Term Disability (paid by WATERS)
• Long Term Disability Option
• Uniform Allowance
• Jury Duty Pay
• Growth Opportunities
• Family Owned and Operated

Responsibilities

• Being aligned with our culture is VITAL. Candidate must embody and promote the WATERS Family Values. A summary of our values are below:
  • Customers - Customers First. Dedicated to the highest level of customers satisfaction.
  • Integrity - Do the Right Thing. Maintain integrity in all we do.
  • Employees - Take care of our employees.
  • Team - One Team, One Family.
  • B.O.B. Excellence - Be the Best of the Best.
  • Empowerment - Empower our employees.
  • Accessibility - Be hands on and accessible to our customers and employees.
  • Safety - Prioritize safety.
• Must be able to understand, communicate, and evaluate all vendors and International and Cummins warranty guidelines, approval processes, and policies during the write up and repair process.
• Keep up to date on all warranty policies and product changes to maintain effectiveness in this role.
• This position is responsible for the preparation, coding, and submission of all International and vendor warranty claims in a timely manner.
• Understands and ensures compliance with all International and vendor policies and warranty procedures and ensures proper documentation on all claims.
• Assists the service department in answering phone calls when necessary.
• Reconciles all warranty receivables with payments within the appropriate accounting schedule weekly.
• Reviews warranty chargebacks with service manager; resubmits rejected or underpaid claims if applicable with correct documentation.
• Notifies customer immediately for payment if chargeback reflects an unwarrantable failure.
• Collectively with the Shop Foreman, ensures that all warrantable repairs are documented, technicians comments are descriptive and precise, and that the allotted time is noted prior to submission for closing.
• Greet customers in a timely, friendly manner and obtain all specific vehicle/ customer information required for proper repairs, contacting customers and invoicing.
• Write up customers’ vehicle issues and concerns or maintenance requirements accurately and clearly.
• Obtain customer signature on the repair order and provide customer a copy of the repair order.
• Establish customers’ method of payment, purchase order requirements and estimate requirements if needed at the time of write up.
• Explain completed work and charges to the customer.
• Have the ability to utilize the International Trucks Service Portal at the time of write up as well as tablet write up tools as needed.
• Any other duties required by management.

Qualifications

• Must be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer.
• Must be self motivated and have good written and verbal communication skills.
• Working knowledge of Microsoft programs and applications.
• Good organization skills.

Equal Opportunity Employer Statement

We are an equal opportunity employer and prohibit discrimination/harassment without regard to race, color, religion, age, sex, national origin, disability status, genetics, protected veteran status, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, or any other characteristic protected by federal, state or local laws.