Service Manager

McCandless Truck Center - Aurora; Aurora (CO); On-site; USD 120,000 - 140,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health Insurance- 80% company-paid

Free Dental & Vision insurance

Life Insurance Policy

401(k) plan with company match

PTO and Vacation Days

Training

Fantastic Culture and Work Environment

Job summary

McCandless Truck Center - Aurora is seeking a Service Manager to lead and optimize the service department, aligning operations with business goals and customer satisfaction.

You will oversee daily workflows, build strong client relationships, drive service sales, manage budgets and KPIs, and foster a collaborative culture. The role offers growth in a premier dealership environment and a competitive compensation package.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, technical, or related field preferred.
• Experience in a dealership setting recommended.
• Commercial Driver’s License (CDL) preferred or obtainable.

Responsibilities

• Oversee daily service department operations and staff.
• Build and manage customer relationships and resolve complaints.
• Drive service solution sales and coordinate cross-department activities.
• Monitor budgets, KPIs, warranties, and regulatory compliance.
• Foster collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture.

Skills

Business acumen

Leadership & coaching

Customer relationship management

Operations management

Strategic thinking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Bachelor’s degree in business/management/technical or related field

Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

Job description

Service Manager

Department: Service
Reports To: Service Director / Branch or General Manager

Overview

McCandless Truck Center is one of the region’s premier Commercial Truck Sales & Leasing Dealerships, proudly serving the Aurora area for many years. Our team enjoys a fantastic culture and opportunities for advancement, which are company-wide focused to help you grow both personally and professionally. We’re interested in helping you establish and build a long-term career with us, because we know that happy employees lead to happier customers!

The Service Manager’s main responsibility is to proactively develop and manage the service department business and operations in a way that maximizes customer and employee satisfactions, as well as positively contributes to the business performance and overall company profitability.

What We Offer:

• Health Insurance - 80% of employee premiums are company paid!
• Free Dental & Vision insurance for employees!
• Life Insurance Policy
• 401(k) plan with company match
• PTO and Vacation Days
• Training
• Fantastic Culture and Work Environment

Salary $120,000 to 140,000 plus quarterly bonus

Key Responsibilities

• Oversee daily service department operations by leading staff, managing schedules, ensuring workflow efficiency, maintaining shop standards, monitoring tool and equipment condition, enforcing parts and warranty procedures, and addressing deviations through proper action and escalation.
• Build and manage strong customer relationships by addressing current and future service needs, resolving complex complaints, supporting technical issue resolution, and representing the department in customer interactions and meetings.
• Drive service solution sales by developing and promoting the service portfolio, aligning offerings with customer needs, coordinating sales activities, ensuring effective team communication, monitoring pricing strategies, and collaborating across departments to support business objectives.
• Manage service department performance by monitoring budgets, KPIs, and operational targets; analyzing financials and warranty data; ensuring regulatory compliance; and driving continuous improvement initiatives to achieve business goals.
• Foster a collaborative, inclusive, and accountable team culture by promoting professional development, maintaining confidentiality, encouraging continuous learning, and leading by example to support departmental and organizational goals.

General Knowledge and Skills You Will Need

• Apply business acumen to understand operations and drive improved service performance and profitability.
• Lead and develop individuals and teams by aligning performance with goals, resolving conflicts, and ensuring policy adherence.
• Maintain up-to-date knowledge of International Motors and IC Bus products to effectively support customer needs and business processes.
• Plan, allocate, and manage resources—human, physical, informational, and financial—to achieve organizational objectives.
• Uphold safety and health standards by following policies to ensure a safe, compliant, and sustainable work environment.
• Communicate openly and respectfully with stakeholders, fostering dialogue, building consensus, and promoting clear interactions.
• Deliver service excellence through ongoing engagement, expert guidance, and promoting a culture of accountability.
• Inspire and energize teams by fostering purpose, resilience, and a drive for excellence.
• Resolve complex issues by guiding root cause analysis and coaching for lasting solutions.

Desired Education & Experience

• High school education or equivalent
• Bachelor’s degree in business, management, technical, or related field or equivalent experience Relevant work experiences in a dealership position recommended
• Further education in a relevant field
• Currently maintains or can obtain Commercial Driver’s License (CDL)

This is not necessarily a list of all the duties, responsibilities and requirements associated with this position. While the accountabilities noted herein are intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, the dealership reserves the right to revise the functions andduties as circumstancesdictate. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.