Service Manager - Construction Equipment and Powersports

Best Line Equipment

$75K — $90K *
Real Estate & Construction
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Previous leadership experience in a relevant service environment (e.g., heavy equipment, construction, or powersports)
  • Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, diesel, and mechanical systems
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills
  • Ability to motivate and build a high-performing team
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities
  • Experience with service department scheduling and operational performance is preferred
  • High School Diploma or equivalent, valid Driver's License, and ability to obtain a DOT Medical Card

Responsibilities

  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of service technicians in a safety-focused environment
  • Schedule and coordinate shop workflow to maximize efficiency and customer satisfaction
  • Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard technicians while supporting their ongoing development
  • Review performance data to identify productivity improvements
  • Partner with customers to understand equipment needs and departmental performance
  • Coordinate repairs and service for rental fleet and equipment transfers
  • Supervise technicians' performance, delegate duties, and ensure efficient servicing

Benefits

  • Salaried position
  • 401(k) with company match
  • Dental and vision insurance
  • Disability and life insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance and health savings account
  • Paid vacation and sick time
Full Job Description
Lead a team. Build a department. Make an impact.

As our Service Manager, you'll lead a team of technicians, drive operational performance, and help deliver the exceptional customer service our dealership is known for. You'll have the support, resources, and authority to build an efficient, high-performing service department while helping technicians develop their careers.

What You'll Do:
  • Lead, coach, and develop a team of service technicians while promoting a positive, safety-focused work environment.
  • Schedule and coordinate shop workflow to maximize productivity, efficiency, and customer satisfaction.
  • Recruit, interview, hire, and onboard technicians while supporting ongoing training and professional development.
  • Review activity reports related to repairs, rentals, and other performance data to measure productivity and determine areas needing improvement.
  • Partner with customers to understand equipment needs, and departmental performance.
  • Coordinate repairs, preventative maintenance, rental fleet service, and equipment transfers between locations.
  • Supervise technicians' performance and assign specific duties to ensure that servicing and repairs are completed quickly and efficiently.
  • Work closely with the Parts, Rental, and Sales departments to deliver an exceptional customer experience.
  • Ensure compliance with safety standards, company policies, and manufacturer procedures.
  • Ensure the highest levels of customer satisfaction by assisting customers and fulfilling customer requests as well as solving any problems by handling complaints or issuing compensation.
  • Approve technician timecards, manage staffing schedules, and support day-to-day service department operations.

What We're Looking For:
  • Previous leadership experience in construction equipment, heavy equipment, diesel, agricultural, industrial, powersports, or related service environment.
  • Strong knowledge of hydraulic, electrical, diesel, and mechanical systems.
  • Excellent leadership, communication, and customer service skills.
  • Ability to motivate technicians and build a high-performing team.
  • Strong organizational and problem-solving abilities.
  • Experience with service department scheduling, workflow management, and operational performance is preferred.
  • High School Diploma or equivalent preferred.
  • Valid Driver's License
  • DOT Medical Card of the ability to obtain one.

Job Type: Full-time, salaried position with rotational Saturday (one per month during peak season) as well as rotational on-call support.

Compensation: $75,000.00 - $90,000.00 per year (dependent upon experience)

Benefits:
  • Salaried position
  • 401(k) w/ company match
  • Dental insurance
  • Disability insurance
  • Employee assistance program
  • Employee discount
  • Health insurance
  • Health savings account
  • Life insurance
  • Paid vacation
  • Paid sick time
  • Vision insurance

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