Service Manager

TRULAND Equipment; Frankfort (IN); On-site; USD 60,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental, and vision insurance

401(k) plan with company contributions

Paid Time Off (PTO)

Job summary

TRULAND Equipment, a John Deere dealer with 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio, seeks a Service Department leader to optimize operations, quality, and customer satisfaction at our Frankfort, IN location.

You will manage service processes, coach staff, schedule jobs, and monitor performance while maintaining tools and equipment readiness. A strong background in service operations and team leadership is essential.

Qualifications

• 3+ years of experience in a service department; demonstrated experience meeting performance metrics preferred.
• Experience with off road, construction, lawn, or heavy equipment is beneficial.
• Experience leading and working cooperatively in a team environment.
• Experience communicating effectively and interpreting internal reports.
• Must have adequate toolset to perform job responsibilities.

Responsibilities

• Develops and enforces Service Department processes to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Executes service department marketing plan with direction from corporate leadership.
• Monitors metrics to achieve departmental goals.
• Schedules and assigns jobs and work areas to team members.
• Manages repair orders for complete and timely customer billing.
• Ensures all tools, equipment, and vehicles are in good working order.
• Oversees recruiting, staffing and employee development activities.

Skills

Service department experience

Team leadership

Communication skills

Diagnostic tools familiarity

Valid driver's license

Education

High School Diploma or GED

Associates degree preferred

Tools

Service ADVISOR

Job description

Equipment

We're a leading John Deere dealer with 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. If you're hardworking, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment—we want to hear from you!

Grow with TRULAND Equipment

We're a leading John Deere dealer with 18 locations across Indiana and Ohio, serving residential, commercial, and agricultural customers. If you're hardworking, eager to learn, and ready to thrive in a fast-paced, team-driven environment—we want to hear from you!

Purpose

Manages service operations within the location to maximize return on investment by optimizing Service Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction. Grows profitable service labor sales and exercises disciplined expense control. Attracts, retains, and effectively engages department team members.

Responsibilities

• Develops, communicates, enforces, and monitors effective Service Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction.
• Executes service department marketing plan with the direction from corporate service manager and marketing manager.
• Monitors metrics to ensure achievement of departmental goals.
• Ensures that all service warranty and Product Improvement Program claims are submitted within the required timeframe to receive maximum credit.
• Schedules and assigns jobs and work areas to team members in the Service Department according to their skills and knowledge.
• Manages repair order system for completeness and accuracy prior to timely customer billing.
• Ensures all departmental tools, equipment, and vehicles are in good working order.
• Manages team member development activities for team members reporting to this position.
• Manages the location service department in accordance with TRULAND Equipment guidelines for safety and proper workspace practices.
• Maintain, schedule, and participate in the location's the Afterhours Support System.
• Maintains all departmental tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order.
• Manages recruiting, staffing and employee development activities for employees reporting to this position.
• Assists with the development and training of service personnel and completes performance reviews of service staff.

Experience, Education, Skills, and Knowledge

• 3+ years of experience working in a service department; demonstrated experience consistently meeting performance metrics preferred.
• Experience with off road, construction, lawn, or heavy equipment.
• Experience operating vehicles, tools, and equipment for diagnostic purposes.
• Experience with basic computer functions; experience using Service ADVISOR™ or other computer based diagnostic repair tools preferred.
• Experience leading and working cooperatively in a team environment.
• Experience communicating effectively.
• Experience analyzing and interpreting internal reports.
• Must have an adequate toolset to perform job responsibilities.
• High School Diploma, GED, or equivalent experience required; Associates degree preferred.
• Valid driver's license required; CDL (Commercial Driver's License) preferred.
• Driving record that meets Employer's insurance company requirements.

Benefits

• Competitive bi-weekly wages
• Health, dental, and vision insurance
• 401(k) plan with company contributions
• Flexible Spending Account (FSA) & Health Savings Account (HSA)
• Paid Time Off (PTO) and Paid Holidays
• Company-paid short-term disability
• Life Insurance
• Team member discounts
• Access to additional voluntary insurance plans
• Employee Assistance Program (AEP)
• Company-provided uniforms

About TRULAND Equipment

TRULAND Equipment is a John Deere dealer with 18 locations in Indiana and Ohio that supplies and services a wide range of new and used equipment for residential, commercial and agricultural applications. We understand the unique needs and challenges that come with working your land, and we're dedicated to delivering solutions that exceed expectations. With every phone call, every visit, and every job well done, we're creating lasting partnerships built on trust.

Our Vision: To enable our customers to cultivate, shape, and manicure the landscape through relationships, engagement, and experiences based on trust, integrity, and a sense of urgency.

Values

• Integrity: Do the right thing
• Trust: Do what we say we are going to do
• Simplify Business Transactions: Easy to do business with
• Urgency: Engage with a sense of urgency
• Respect and Teamwork: Work together to solve our customer's needs
• Imaginative Solutions: Create solutions with thoughtfulness and purpose