Service Writer/Advisor

United Ag and Turf; Temple (TX); On-site; USD 65,000 - 90,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive Salary plus bonus

401K Match

Health Benefits

Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Job summary

United Ag & Turf, a John Deere dealership, seeks a Service Operations Manager to lead the service department and optimize workflows across locations in TX, OK, and AR. You will drive service labor sales, manage the work order lifecycle, and ensure high customer satisfaction through effective coaching and process improvement.

Responsibilities include scheduling, billing accuracy, warranty compliance, and fostering teamwork.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in Service Department operations.
• Strong written and verbal communication abilities.
• Ability to lead a team and hold people accountable.
• Familiar with John Deere and competitive products.
• Understanding of financial principles related to service operations.
• Ability to analyze internal reports and extend hours/weekends when needed.

Responsibilities

• Manages the entire work order cycle from creation to invoicing.
• Sells service labor and parts to keep techs productive and budgets met.
• Collaborates with Service Manager on process improvements.
• Enforces service department processes to ensure customer satisfaction.
• Schedules and assigns jobs based on staff skills and workload.
• Reviews work orders for accuracy before billing.
• Ensures warranty programs are completed and submitted timely.
• Keeps tools, equipment, and vehicles in good working order.
• Coaches and develops employees; promotes training and growth.
• Upholds company values and maintains strong internal relationships.

Skills

Team leadership

Customer service

Communication skills

Analytical ability

Time management

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

Description

United Ag & Turf is a John Deere Dealership with multiple locations across Texas, Oklahoma, and Arkansas. United Ag & Turf serves customers in a variety of industries such as commercial, construction, agricultural, as well as, consumers. United Ag & Turf strives for exceptional customer experience throughout all our locations and departments including parts,sales,service, and transportation.

Purpose:

Manages service operations within the dealership 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 personnel.

Responsibilities:

• Manages the entire work order cycle process; generation through closing and invoicing for customer and internal work
• Sells service labor and parts ensuring all techs are highly productive so that budgets and goals are met
• Works with Service Manager to identify and execute continuous process improvements
• Communicates, enforces and monitors effective Service Department processes to ensure internal and external customer satisfaction
• Schedules and assigns jobs and work areas to employees in the Service Department according to their skills and knowledge
• Reviews work orders for completeness and accuracy prior to customer billing
• Ensures all service Warranty and Product Improvement Programs are completed, submitted to Centralized Warranty Administrator within the required timeframe to receive maximum credit
• Ensures all departmental tools, equipment, and vehicles are in good working order
• Actively coaches, develops and helps employees grow their capabilities
• Proactively seek and participate in available company-sponsored training, in an effort to develop and advance knowledge base and skill set
• Maintain a positive and professional working relationship with peers, management, and support resources, with a constant commitment to teamwork and exemplary customer service
• Ensure that company’s reputation and image in the community is consistent with company Core Values

Benefits include:

• Competitive Salary plus bonus
• 401K Match
• Health Benefits
• Paid Holidays and Paid Time Off

Requirements

Experience, Education, Skills and Knowledge:

1+ years experience in Service Department operations

Ability to use standard desktop load applications such as Microsoft Office and internet based functions

Ability to write and speak effectively to individuals and groups

Ability to effectively lead a team and hold people accountable

Familiar with John Deere and competitive products

Basic understanding of financial principles relative to Service Department operations

Ability to analyze and interpret internal reports

Ability to work extended hours and weekends as needed

Excellent customer service skills

High School Diploma or equivalent experience