Service Coordinator

JAMES RIVER EQUIPMENT VIRGINIA LLC; Waldorf (MD); On-site; USD 65,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health insurance

401k with employer match

PTO and holidays

Tools allowance

Life insurance

Employee recognition

Job summary

James River Equipment in Waldorf, MD is seeking a Service Coordinator to schedule and dispatch field service work, manage customer work authorizations, and provide cost estimates. You will work with technicians, foreman, and parts staff to ensure timely, accurate service delivery.

The role requires a high school diploma and 3+ years in a service writer/advisor role, strong customer service skills, and knowledge of service department operations. Day shift, Monday–Friday.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent; 3+ years in service writer/advisor preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills required.
• Knowledge of Service Department Operations.

Responsibilities

• Schedule, dispatch and manage service jobs for field technicians.
• Process customer work authorizations with technicians, foreman, manager and parts.
• Provide cost estimates or quotations to customers.
• Explain pricing options and arrange payment plans as needed.
• Identify repair needs with technicians and communicate timelines.
• Inspect and approve service reports and finalize invoices.

Skills

Interpersonal skills

Customer service

Multi-tasking

Knowledge of Service Dept Ops

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

Job Details: Job Location: Waldorf - Waldorf, MD 20602, Position Type: Full Time, Salary Range: $65,000.00 - $75,000.00 Salary, Join the team at James River Equipment in Waldorf

Since 1977, James River Equipment has been providing outstanding John Deere products and services to farmers, businesses, homeowners, and our communities. Each one of our over 50 authorized John Deere dealerships provides a workplace where employees are family and customers return because of the skill, service and trust our employees provide. As we grow, we value people ready to grow a career that makes an impact far beyond just our daily workplace.

This position is day shift, Monday-Friday.

As a Service Coordinator,your more typical responsibilities will include:

• Scheduling, dispatchingand managingservice jobs for our field technician team per work order and guidelines.
• Complete customer service workauthorizations by coordinating with service technicians, foreman, manager and parts department as needed.
• Provide cost estimates or quotations as required to customers.
• Ensure the customer has sufficient credit for the work authorized, set up payment plans as needed and be able to explain pricing options to customers.
• Identify all repair needs with service technicians.
• Communicate estimated job start time and completion date, update the customer of changes or additional concerns as they arise.
• Make additional service work recommendations that align with the technician’s inspection of customer equipment and found during repair of the equipment.
• Assign SPG’s or estimated repair times to work order segments.
• Approve technician’s service report and perform final inspections.
• Review invoice with customer prior to closing work order and answer any additional questions the customer has.
• Invoice customer based on internal and warranty work.
• Work directly with service manager to assist with service department administrative and business duties as assigned.
• Training of service writers within the location and/or in the region when/if needed.

Requirements include:

• High School diploma or equivalent experience. 3 ormore years of experience as a service writer or service advisor in a related industry strongly preferred.
• Outstanding interpersonal and customer service skills required. Ability to handle customer volume both in person and by phone.
• Knowledge ofService Department Operations is required.
• Ability to multi-task and follow up with customers.
• Knowledge on Service Department Operations and heavy equipment technology is strongly preferred

Physical Demands

Physical Effort

Service Coordinators frequently do inspections on the machines which does require some physical demands on a daily basis. They must be able to move on/under machines to perform inspections. They often have to lift objects weighing up to 50 pounds unassisted. There will be occasions where service writers must visit agriculture/construction sites where there is irregular terrain and loose-footing areas.

Working Conditions

As a Service Coordinator, you must frequently visit the service and repair shop to perform many of your tasks and duties. Within the shop, there are hazardous working conditions. There is risk of exposure to dirt, grease, fumes, cuts, bruises, strains, loud noises, etc. To combat these potential dangers and risk hazards, Service Coordinators must follow strict safety procedures, proper equipment safety, and PPE while in hazardous areas.

Travel

Little to none.

Above all, we are seeking a friendly team player who has an outstanding work ethic, a willingness to continue learning and growing personally and professionally, and enjoys contributing to a positive work environment!

Life at James River Equipment: About the Benefits

• Extended health, dental, and vision insurance(day one of employment)
• Health savings account options
• Flexible spending account options
• Disability and life insurance
• 401k with employer match and profit share (after 90 days of employment)
• Annual toolsand PPE allowance
• Paid time off and paid holidays
• Employee recognition rewards program
• Opportunities to attend a yearly cruise for top performers
• Opportunities for leadership and professional growth
• Quarterly group outings, company events, and employee recognition programs

Upon joining James River Equipment, you will be welcomed into a supportive, collaborative, anddiverse team that takes pride in a job well done and is appreciated for the work they do!

For more information about what it’s like to work at James River Equipment, please visit our website atwww.jamesriverequipment.com