Service Manager

Empire CAT

$76K — $103K *
Reno, NV 89502In-Person
Business Services
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years management experience in a service environment, preferably in a dealership setting.
  • Strong understanding of Service, Parts, Sales, and Marketing operations.
  • Proficient in Microsoft Office and familiar with business systems.
  • Demonstrated technical competence in relevant service and management functions.
  • Excellent communication skills in English, both verbal and written.
  • High school diploma or GED; a four-year degree is preferred.

Responsibilities

  • Plan and control departmental activities to achieve efficiency and productivity.
  • Ensure timely completion of production schedules and maintain quality standards.
  • Review and finalize work orders for accuracy and billing.
  • Maintain open communication with clients regarding repair status.
  • Foster ongoing skill development and accountability among team members.
  • Evaluate staff performance and provide feedback on a timely basis.
  • Support cross-departmental collaboration and adherence to corporate values.

Benefits

  • On-site work location fostering team collaboration.
  • Opportunities for ongoing training and development.
  • Strong emphasis on workforce safety and adherence to safety policies.
  • Work-life balance with a schedule determined by leadership.
  • A supportive environment that prioritizes communication and ownership.
Full Job Description
JOB DETAILS:

Shift

1st/Day Shift

Location

On-Site

Schedule

Work schedule to be provided by leader.

Salary Range

$76,747.00 - $103,723.50 Annually

JOB SUMMARY:

Caterpillar dealership experience strongly preferred. Develop and maintain the best possible relationship between the customer and the service operation while protecting the best interest of both parties. Plan, direct, organize, coordinate, and control assigned work centers to achieve fiscal and future business objectives. Maintain workforce, equipment and supplies to insure adequate standards of quantity and quality workmanship.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
  • Plan, organize and control assigned areas.
  • Maintain responsiblity for meeting production schedules.
  • Make decisions within established guidelines.
  • Assume ultimate responsibility for accuracy and validity of work orders, including final review, closing, crediting, and recharging of work orders.
  • Ensure department maintains communications with clients so that they are informed as to the status of all repair requests.
  • Continually ensure ongoing technical and soft skill development of assigned personnel.
  • Develop and train assigned leads.
  • Follow and administer company policy.
  • Cooperate with personnel in other work centers to build high levels of cross-departmental teamwork and support.
  • Perform other duties as assigned by Leadership.
  • Create an environment of ownership and personal accountability where each person is responsible and accountable for their performance.
  • Work safely at all times. Adhere to all applicable safety policies. Comply with all company policies, procedures and standards.


ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:
  • Assume responsibility for evaluating employees and ensures timely annual evaluation.
  • Achieve a high level of client satisfaction.
  • Provide technical support as needed to assigned personnel and support resources.
  • Make and support warranty and policy recommendations.
  • Maintain workforce by forecasting workforce requirements, equipment, and supplies to provide the quality and quantity to meet work demands.
  • Monitor and report significant equipment performance failures. Settle warranty claims.
  • Communicate with proper individuals to clarify instructions or discuss scope or progress of job.
  • Provide current and future process maps for all areas of responsibility.
  • Work within and promote corporate values.


KNOWLEDGE SKILLS AND ABILITIES:
  • Strong knowledge of Service, Parts, Sales, and Marketing.
  • Ability to manage people and resources effectively.
  • Strong customer service skills.
  • Strong financial and analytical skills.
  • Demonstrated technical skill competence.
  • Appropriate manner, conduct, and grooming adhere to company policy.
  • Ability to work cooperatively and communicate effectively.
  • Must be able to meet all safety requirements for applicable safety policies and use of all required safety equipment.
  • Must have acceptable attendance to meet all company standards and requirements.


EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:
  • Proof of high school diploma or General Education Degree (GED).
  • Preferred four year degree in business or related field.
  • Minimum of 3 years service management experience.
  • Proficient in Windows, Microsoft Office and related business systems.
  • Must be able to communicate (speak, read, comprehend, write) in English.


PHYSICAL DEMANDS

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is regularly required to sit, use hands and talk or hear.
  • The employee frequently is required to stand; walk; reach with hands and arms; climb or balance; and stoop and kneel.
  • The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move up to 10 pounds.
  • Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision.
  • This position is designated as a "Safety-Sensitive Position". A Safety-Sensitive Position includes tasks or duties that EMPIRE in good faith believes could affect the safety or health of the employee performing the task or others.


WORK ENVIRONMENT
The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.
  • While performing the duties of this job, the employee is occasionally exposed to moving mechanical parts; high, precarious places; and outside weather conditions.
  • The employee is occasionally exposed to wet and/or humid conditions, extreme cold, and extreme heat.
  • The noise level in the work environment is usually office moderate.


DISCLAIMER:

The above statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned to this classification. They are not intended to be construed as an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties and skills required of personnel so classified. The roles and objectives of this job do not include setting corporate policy and does not constitute a managing agent of the company.

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