Service Writer/Advisor

United Ag and Turf; Waco (TX); On-site; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Competitive salary + bonus

401K match

Health benefits

Paid holidays and PTO

Job summary

United Ag and Turf is seeking a Service Operations Manager to optimize the Service Department, grow labor sales, and control expenses across multiple Texas locations. You will supervise the end-to-end work order cycle, ensuring warranty programs are completed and customer satisfaction remains high.

Ideal candidates have 1+ years in service ops, strong leadership, and familiarity with John Deere equipment, along with solid communication and financial acumen.

Qualifications

• 1+ years experience in Service Department operations.
• Proficient with Microsoft Office and internet-based tools.
• Effective written and verbal communication.
• Proven leadership and accountability.
• Familiar with John Deere equipment.
• Understanding of basic financial principles in service ops.
• Ability to read internal reports and analytics.
• Willing to work extended hours including weekends.
• Excellent customer service skills.
• High School Diploma or equivalent.

Responsibilities

• Oversee full work order cycle from generation to invoicing.
• Sell service labor and parts while maximizing productivity.
• Collaborate with Service Manager on process improvements.
• Enforce efficient service department processes for customer satisfaction.
• Schedule and assign jobs to staff based on skill.
• Review work orders before billing.
• Ensure warranty and product improvement programs are submitted on time.
• Maintain tools, equipment, and vehicles in good order.
• Coach and develop employees and encourage training.
• Uphold the company's core values and community reputation.

Skills

Service operations

MS Office

Communication

Leadership

John Deere knowledge

Financial basics

Data analysis

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma

Tools

MS Office Suite

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