Service Manager

Pacific-Ag-Rentals-LLC; Stockton (CA); On-site; USD 85,000 - 125,000; Full time

Job summary

Pacific Ag Rentals LLC, Stockton, CA, seeks a Service Manager to lead our service technicians, drive efficiency, and maintain strong customer relationships. You will develop the service operations plan and oversee scheduling, parts availability, and daily activities to ensure high‑quality repairs and timely delivery.

The role requires at least 5 years of supervisory experience, proven leadership and communication skills, and solid knowledge of local market conditions.

Qualifications

• At least 5 years supervisory/management experience in a similar environment.
• Strong leadership, communication and people management skills.
• Excellent customer service and problem-solving abilities.
• Knowledge of local market conditions; heavy equipment context preferred.

Responsibilities

• Oversee service technicians, schedule work, and dispatch.
• Ensure customer satisfaction and resolve concerns.
• Lead performance reviews and coaching; hire and discipline with approvals.
• Manage inventory, assets, and billable repair work orders.
• Collaborate with branch and district managers on staffing and process improvements.

Skills

Leadership

Communication

Problem-solving

Customer service

Sales experience in heavy equipment

Education

Supervisory/management experience

Tools

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

SUMMARY: The Service Manager uses independent judgment to oversee all aspects of service technicians at the assigned Pacific Ag Rentals branch. This individual will provide leadership in motivating, managing, and evaluating the service technicians team members. This individual will develop and implement the service operations plan and maintain a customer relationship process in an effort to achieve lasting brand and store loyalty.ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES: Other duties may be assigned.OPERATIONS:Demonstrate leadership in all aspects of the store.Responsible for the installations and repairs for customer-owned and PAR-owned vehicles.Ensure customer satisfaction. Work with the service team to know the customer’s current and future expectations and work with all branch departments to resolve customer concerns.Manage the scheduling of all service work and assignments, including design, material availability, and dispatching equipment.Ensure repair work orders are charged out in a timely, profitable manner.Manage inventory and assets.Ensure that appropriate communications take place throughout the location/s by facilitating/participating in monthly open-book meetings, conducting regular team meetings, encouraging an open-door policy, and proactively seeking feedback from team members.Foster a great place to work environment within the location/s, encouraging accountability, open communication, teamwork, and a commitment to serving the customer.Lead and manage all business and/or department activities related to ensuring the customer experience is positive and that all team members are committed to creating solutions and long term relationships with customers.Effectively recommend hiring, termination, promotions, and disciplinary actions based on performance evaluations, business needs, and compliance with company policies;Oversee employee performance evaluations, goal setting, and coaching to drive development;Address performance issues and recommend disciplinary actions, including terminations, subject to final approval by the Branch Manager and/or HR;Ensure adherence to workplace policies and compliance with state and federal employment laws;Maintain a safe and productive work environment, implementing necessary training and compliance measures.Collaborate with senior management on staffing strategies, succession planning, and process improvements.CUSTOMER SERVICE:Monitors fulfillment of repair orders to ensure a high level of customer satisfaction.Assures that the PAR and Star rentals are serviced or replaced quickly in the event of a breakdown or other problem. Coordinate and/or conduct field demonstrations as well as operate machinery at customer work site.Maintain strong knowledge of used equipment values and be able to evaluate properly for trading purposes.Work in conjunction with the Branch and District Managers, responsible for follow-up and expediting of repair orders.Accountable for timely follow-up on each sale to ensure customer satisfaction.Coordinate and/or communicate with customers and applicable departments to ensure timely delivery and pick up of equipment as needed.GENERAL REQUIREMENTS:Working knowledge of agricultural and construction equipment systems, with general mechanical aptitude and familiarity with service practices, repair processes, tools, and materials used to support technicians and customers.Establishes and maintains effective channels of communications with management, co workers, vendors and all other business contacts.Ensures the use of equipment and materials in a safe and acceptable manner, following established safety procedures, using appropriate safeguards, and observing common sense rules of safety in all on the job activities.Conducts self in a manner reflecting credit on PAR and STAR and encourages others to do the same.Is organized, independent and self motivated, enthusiastic, dependable, detail oriented, flexible in scheduling and prioritization, and driven by excellence.Directs tasks in accordance with changing deadlines and priorities to ensure positive outcomes.Demonstrates proficient written and verbal communication skills, including accurate grammar and business correspondence.Required to maintain a valid Class C driver’s license and a good driving record (if authorized to drive by Safety Manager).Must be eligible to be added to company insurance.A good sense of humor and belief in working as a cohesive team.EDUCATION AND/OR EXPERIENCE:At least 5 years of supervisory/management experience in a similar work environment with a proven track record of effective decision-making and excellent people management skills.Solid understanding of local market conditions.Knowledge of resale values of particular machinery is a plus.Industry and/or heavy equipment retail sales experience.Excellent customer service skills.Excellent leadership, communication, and problem-solving skills.COMPUTER SKILLS:Must be computer literate in Microsoft Office Suite.WORKING CONDITIONS: Working conditions described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.ENVIRONMENT:Work time is split between the office, shop and yard in a variety of weather.Regular time is spent on the computer and phone.Noise level in the work environment is usually moderate.PHYSICAL DEMANDS:Occasionally: Drive, sit, bend, twist, push, pull, climb, squat, crawl, kneel, reach above the shoulder, climb or balance; stand and walk; grasp with hands and fingers, handle tools, see (including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception), hear and speak, lift up to 100lbs.MACHINES, TOOL AND EQUIPMENT:Seldom (1–5%): ___________________________Occasionally (6-33%): Use of machines, tools, and equipment.Frequently (34-66%): ______________________Continuously (67-100%): Use of computer, telephone, and truck.TRAVEL:This job requires routine travel within close proximity of regular assigned work locations.**For California applicants, information collected and processed as part of your application and any job applications you choose to submit is subject to PAR's California Employment Privacy Policy.**