Assistant Service Manager

Job Details

Job Title

Assistant Service Manager

Business Function

Service

Branch Name

MHC Kenworth-Des Moines

Date

10-12-2026

Address

4111 Delaware Avenue

City

Des Moines

State

IA

Job Overview & Essential Functions

Murphy-Hoffman Company, LLC is North America's largest Kenworth truck dealership group and leasing group. As MHC continues to grow, we have an opening for an Assistant Service Manager. The role of the Assistant Service Manager is to assist the Service Manager in the day-to-day operations of the Branch's Service Department in compliance with established policies and procedures. Plans, organizes, leads, and controls the activities of the Service Department to ensure the overall growth and profit objectives are met. Evaluates the department's results and performance against objectives. Maintains the highest quality standards of professionalism in serving the customer and identifying their needs.

• Assists the Service Manager in assessing present and future needs, trends, problems, and profit opportunities of the Service Department.
• Ensures that approved policies and objectives are clearly understood and effectively communicated within the department.
• Reviews and appraises the results of activities within the department and takes appropriate action as necessary.
• Maintains appropriate communication within and between all departments within the branch.
• Develops and maintains policies and practices which will ensure positive customer relations.
• Is familiar with the activities of competition, market conditions and department operation; keeps the Service Manager informed.
• Coordinates the processing of Warranty Claims with the Warranty Manager and administers warranty and policy adjustments in the most advantageous manner for the customer, dealership, and vendor.
• Provides daily supervision of Foremen.
• Works with the Service Manager concerning customer complaints so they may be handled before the vehicle leaves the shop.
• Monitors RO's on a daily basis and gives instruction as to the closing of repair orders.
• Performs other duties as assigned by supervisor.

SAFETY-SENSITIVE

This position has been designated as a safety-sensitive position. Any person performing the position while under the influence of marijuana or any other illegal drug may constitute a threat to health or safety or in which a lapse of attention could result in injury, illness, or death, including without limitation a position that includes the operating, repairing, maintaining, or monitoring of heavy equipment, machinery, aircraft, motorized watercraft, or motor vehicles or handling of hazardous materials and/or waste as part of the job duties.

Qualifications

• Minimum of two years' experience in service department management.
• Must have a positive can-do attitude
• Must have good leadership skills.
• Must have good communication and customer service skills.
• Must possess a strong work ethic and commitment.
• Must be willing to relocate.

Benefits

• Competitive Salary
• Medical, Dental and Prescription Insurance
• Disability and Life Insurance
• Paid Time Off program
• 401k and Profit Sharing with Employer Match
• Flexible Spending Account
• Internal Promotion Opportunities
• On the Job Training

About Us

MHC is an expansion of the original company, Ozark Kenworth, Inc. Ozark Kenworth started in Springfield, Missouri, in January 1975. Opening for business without a Parts or Service department and only three employees in a temporary facility. From there, the company grew and expanded. MHC is now a multi-state network of full-service diesel truck dealerships, leasing and rental operations, transport refrigeration locations, and a finance company which offers a complete array of finance and insurance services. We believe in fostering an environment that helps employees realize their full potential - a place where you can grow as a person and a professional.

Equal Opportunity Employer / Veterans / Disabled