Midwest Transit Equipment, Inc. seeks a Full Time Service Manager for our Whitestown, IN location.
Who we are:
Midwest Transit Equipment is the largest New School Bus dealer in the country. For over 45 years, we have been known for our honesty and integrity in our dealings with both our manufacturers and customers. We take pride in our reputation for offering quality vehicles, exceptional service and affordable prices. We strive to emphasize excellence through our attention to detail and our quality service. We maintain thousands of vehicles at eight locations in five states and over 300 employees committed to providing safe, comfortable and reliable transportation for our customers around the world.
Who we are looking for:
We are looking for a Service Manager to provide a vital communication link between the service department and other departments in the company. This position leads and directs the service technicians to ensure that all repairs are performed correctly and efficiently.
Duties and Requirements:
- Conducting the flow of all service work, technician accountability, vehicle repair completion, documentation and continuous communication
- Understanding and ensuring compliance with all vendor policies and warranty procedures
- Maintaining high quality service repairs to minimize comebacks
- Investigating the progress of vehicle repair completion by conducting periodic spot checks of all jobs throughout the day to ensure timely repairs and quality workmanship
- Contacting customers regarding any additions or changes to the repair of their vehicle, if required
- Explaining cost and time requirements in detail, and getting the proper authorization before any additional repairs are made
- Keeping abreast of all warranty policies and product changes to maintain effectiveness in this role
- Providing on-the-job technical support for technicians as required and assisting in the development of their technical skills and abilities
- Ensuring all repairs are documents, technicians’ comments are descriptive and precise, and that the allotted time is noted prior to submission for closing
- Ensuring that all vehicles are road tested when required and that the repairs were completed correctly
- Reviewing and signing off an all completed repair orders noting technician comments, technician sign off, repair completion and road test completion
- Understanding and keeping abreast of all federal, state, and local regulations that affect service operations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA and EPA
- Maintain a safe and clean work environment
- Attend all Safety Committee meetings
Minimum Requirements:
- Minimum of 5 years technical experience in the medium/heavy duty truck industry
- Valid Class “B” CDL with air brake
- Procede, Salesforce, and Microsoft Excel experience preferred
- Must be able to understand, communicate, and evaluate all vendor and International Warranty guidelines, approval processes and policies
- Must be a team player with a strong sense of commitment to the customer
- Must be self-motivated
- Must be flexible and adapt to change readily
- Must have superior problem solving skills
- Good organizational skills
- Strive for respect and facilitate teamwork within the department
Benefits:
- Competitive Pay
- Medical, Dental, and Vision Insurance
- Company paid for Short & Long Term Disability and Life Insurance
- 401(k) with company match
- Holiday Pay
- PTO Pay
- Career Growth
Midwest Transit Equipment is proud to be an Equal Opportunity Employer. Allapplicants will be afforded equal employment opportunity without discrimination because of race, color, religion, sex, marital status, national origin or ancestry, citizenship status, age, physical or mental disability unrelated to ability, sexual orientation, military status, order of protection status or unfavorable discharge from military service. Midwest Transit Equipment is also proud to be a Drug Free workplace.
Job Type: Full-time
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- 401(k) matching
- Dental insurance
- Employee assistance program
- Health insurance
- Health savings account
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Day range:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Shift:
- 10 hour shift
- 8 hour shift
- Day shift
Work Location: In person