Service Writer - Lawrence, MA

VIP Tires & Service; Lawrence (MA); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

VIP Tires & Service in Lawrence, MA is seeking a Service Writer to support the Service Manager by delivering a consistent, high‑quality customer experience. You will consult with customers, explain vehicle conditions based on MPI inspections, and help guide maintenance recommendations.

This role emphasizes safety training, teamwork, and adherence to VIP processes. Candidates should have strong communication skills and the ability to coordinate with technicians and management to meet performance

Qualifications

• One year of related experience in automotive service field.
• Completion of two-year college or technical school program recommended.
• Or an equivalent combination of education and experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain workplace safety as Priority #1 and complete safety training.
• Consult with customers, educate them about vehicle conditions based on MPI inspection results, and guide maintenance recommendations.
• Strive for better engagement as measured by VIP SAX scores.
• Learn and execute activities as assigned by the Service Manager to deliver a superior customer experience.
• Maintain facility and equipment, ensuring cleanliness and proper operation throughout the day.
• Enforce compliance with the service Code of Ethics and applicable regulations.

Skills

Verbal communication

Written communication

Time management

Organizational skills

Automotive knowledge

Education

Two-year college or technical school

Job description

TITLE: Service Writer

REPORTING TO: Service Manager EMPLOYMENT CLASSIFICATION: Non-exempt / hourly

GENERAL SUMMARY:

The Service Writer lives VIP’s mission to EARN AUTOMOTIVE CUSTOMERS FOR LIFE by learning the VIP culture and processes to help the team ensure that all customers get a different & better experience. A Service Writer must be able to work effectively with team members to ensure effective communication, teamwork, and operation in serving customers at their location. The Service Writer delivers an exceptional customer experience and high-performance results through helping the team achieve execution of VIP programs and standards.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES:

• 1. Makes sure that workplace safety is Priority #1.Follows all safety policies, completes all safety-related training, locks out any unsafe equipment, and reports any unsafe conditions or actions to a member of Management.
  • a. Take and pass all required and assigned LMS training
  • b. Complete any and all relevant vendor training
  • c. Become T.I.A basic automotive tire service (BATS) certified
  • d. Become T.I.A. advanced TPMS certified
  • e. Become ASE certified
  • f. Effectively communicate with the team throughout the day, daily huddles, and bi-monthly store meetings
  • g. Monitor e-mail throughout the day for customer appointments and communication
  • h. Train, support and deliver the 5 for 5 process to educate our customers about their vehicle’s conditions and partnering with them on any necessary solutions
  • i. Control the dispatching and assignment of work orders to technicians using the guideline of the first available technician that can perform the work properly should receive the work order
  • j. Attend off site meetings and training sessions as needed. Typical, several times per year
• 2. Serve customers by consulting with them, building relationships with them, and by following the VIP processes to educate them about the condition of their vehicle, based on mileage and results of the MPI vehicle inspection.
• 3. Achieve better than average success in customer engagement as measured by VIP Sales & Execution (SAX) score
• 4. Learn and be able to successfully execute all activities as assigned by the Service Manager and help the team deliver a different and better customer experience to every customer.
• 5. Learn VIP’s processes and be prepared to successfully execute the essential duties and responsibilities listed below
• 6. Facility and EquipmentMaintenance
  • a. Ensures satisfactory maintenance, appearance, and condition of facility to comply with security, safety and environmental codes andordinances
  • b. Ensures satisfactory maintenance, appearance, and condition of equipment, ensuring the team has the resources they need to meet our customer’s needs
  • c. Manages daily preparation of location, service desk, and equipment prior to start of business each day and the recovery and securing of location and unclaimed customer vehicles at close of each businessday
  • d. Ensures appropriate steps are taken to maintain a clean service department throughout the businessday
  • e. Inspects customer waiting area and parking lot for cleanliness each day prior to opening forbusiness
  • f. Any facility or equipment issues should be entered into the facility or equipment database
• 7. Procedural Compliance
  • a. Enforces strict compliance with the service Code of Ethics and all municipal, state, and federal regulations and procedures pertaining to the operation of the location.

7. Additional Responsibilities (Performs other functions as required.)

• Communicates with management as needed to ensure compliance with service standards and companypolicies

PERFORMANCE MEASURMENT:

• The Service Writer supports the Service Manager to help the team achieve all targeted levels of performance as outlined by leadership through various daily, weekly, and monthly reports.

STANDARD MANAGEMENT WORK WEEK:

• SCHEDULE: The standard expectation is 5-day work and 40 hours per week.
• ATTENDANCE: Arrive prior to each work shift, be ready to perform duties upon shift start time, and work all scheduled hours as directed by management team

REQUIRED QUALIFICATIONS:

1. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Excellent verbal and written communication
• Sound business sense, with the ability to analyze, prioritize, identify, and implementsolutions
• Strong organization and time managementskills
• A comprehensive understanding of automotive servicing and theindustry

2. Minimum Educational and/or ExperienceLevel

• One year of related experience in automotive servicefield
• Completion of two-year college or technical school programrecommended
• Or an equivalent combination of education andexperience

3. Proven results Certificates, Licenses, and/or Registrations

• Current, valid driver’s license issued in state ofresidence
• Equipment SafetyCertification
• ASE Certification C1– Service Consultantrequired
• ASE Certification P2 – Parts Specialist recommended
• ASE Certification G1 – Maintenance and light repair recommended
• State Inspection License Required (where applicable)

ESSENTIAL JOB FUNCTIONS

include the following. Other duties may be assigned.

Work Environment

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those associate encounters while performing the essential functions of the Service Manager job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential job functions. Job duties are performed within an indoor service department (generally 800 to2500 sq. ft.), which opens to the outdoors via overhead doors. While performing the duties of this job, the associate is exposed to varying weather, climate and temperature conditions, mechanical equipment, automotive and industrial cleaning chemicals, and noise levels that may reach 110 decibels depending upon type of service being performed. Protective eyewear must be worn in the service area at all times.

Physical Demands

Less than 1/3 of Time 1/3 to 2/3 of Time More than 2/3 of Time

Sitting, Reaching, Standing

Pushing / Pulling, Walking

Climbing

Kneeling

Crawling

Essential Weightlifting/Force Exertion Requirements

Less than 1/3 of Time 1/3 to 2/3 of Time More than 2/3 of Time

More than 21lbs., Up to 20lbs.

Essential Vision Requirements

• Close vision (clear vision at 20 inches orless)
• Distance Vision (clear vision at 20 feet ormore)
• Color Vision (ability to identify and distinguishcolors)
• Peripheral Vision (ability to observe an area that can be seen up and down or to the left and right while eyes are fixed on a givenpoint)
• Depth Perception (three-dimensional vision, ability to judge distances and spatialrelationships)
• Ability to adjust focus (ability to adjust the eye to bring an object into sharpfocus)