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Service Manager

The Blue Collar Recruiter of Marietta
  • Springdale, AR
  • Full-time
8 days ago

Job Description

Benefits:
  • 401(k)
  • 401(k) matching
  • Competitive salary
  • Dental insurance
  • Health insurance
  • Opportunity for advancement
  • Paid time off
  • Training & development
  • Vision insurance

This job is working for a local heavy equipment company - direct hire and full benefits offered! This job is located in Springdale, AR

Relocation is not offered with this position.


Job Purpose


To lead and manage the service department for a heavy equipment company, ensuring technicians are performing at a high level, customers are receiving timely and quality service, and the branch is meeting its revenue and profitability goals for the service division.



Duties and Responsibilities


  • Oversee daily operations of the service department including shop and field technicians
  • Schedule, dispatch, and prioritize work orders to maximize technician productivity and customer satisfaction
  • Review and approve work orders for accuracy, proper labor allocation, and parts charges
  • Monitor and manage service department KPIs including billable hours, comeback rate, and cycle time
  • Conduct regular performance reviews and provide ongoing coaching and development for technicians
  • Recruit, onboard, and train new service staff
  • Serve as the primary point of escalation for customer service concerns and resolve issues in a timely, professional manner
  • Collaborate with the sales team to support service-related sales opportunities and fleet maintenance agreements
  • Work closely with the parts department to ensure parts availability supports service workflow
  • Develop and submit service department reports including revenue, labor efficiency, and outstanding work orders
  • Ensure all technicians remain current on required manufacturer certifications and safety training
  • Maintain compliance with all company safety policies and OSHA requirements
  • Manage shop equipment and service vehicles to ensure proper maintenance and functionality
  • Forecast service department staffing needs and assist in budget planning
  • Support key account managers with quoting and estimating repair work as needed
 
Qualifications


Education/Experience


  • High school diploma or equivalent required
  • Associate or bachelor's degree in business, operations, or related field preferred
  • Minimum 5 years of experience in the material handling or related industrial equipment industry
  • Minimum 2 years in a supervisory or management role within a service environment
Knowledge


  • In-depth knowledge of material handling equipment including forklifts, aerial lifts, and related equipment
  • Working knowledge of EquipSoft or similar dealer management software preferred
  • Microsoft Office Suite (Excel, Word, Outlook)
  • Understanding of warranty processes and manufacturer service requirements
Skills


  • Strong leadership and team management skills
  • Excellent customer communication and conflict resolution skills
  • Ability to read and interpret work orders, service manuals, and technical documentation
  • Strong organizational and time management skills
  • Effective written and verbal communication
Abilities


  • Ability to manage multiple priorities in a fast-paced, deadline-driven environment
  • Ability to communicate effectively with both technical staff and customers
  • Ability to analyze department performance data and implement corrective action
  • Ability to work independently and make sound decisions

Working Environment


Employee will work in both office and shop environments. Exposure to moderate to high noise levels in shop settings. PPE is required in shop and field environments.


 
Physical Requirements


Frequently required to sit, stand, walk, talk, and listen. Must be able to lift up to 30 pounds. Occasional exposure to shop hazards including grease, fuel, and pressurized systems.



Other Duties


This job description is not designed to cover a comprehensive listing of all duties or responsibilities required of the employee. Duties and activities may change at any time with or without notice.



Direct Reports: Service Technicians, Field Technicians

Numbers & Facts

LocationSpringdale, AR
Job TypeFull-time

Skills

  • Accounts Receivableunmatched
  • Budget Managementunmatched
  • Business Operationsunmatched
  • Coachingunmatched
  • Communication Skillsunmatched
  • Conflict Resolutionunmatched
  • Corporate Policiesunmatched
  • Corrective Actionunmatched
  • Customer Escalationsunmatched
  • Customer Satisfactionunmatched
  • Customer Support/Serviceunmatched
  • Data Analysisunmatched
  • Dental Insuranceunmatched
  • Equipment Maintenance/Repairunmatched
  • Establish Prioritiesunmatched
  • Fleet Salesunmatched
  • Forecastingunmatched
  • Forkliftunmatched
  • Health Insuranceunmatched
  • Heavy Equipment/Vehiclesunmatched
  • High School Diplomaunmatched
  • Leadershipunmatched
  • Lift/Move 30 Poundsunmatched
  • Maintain Complianceunmatched
  • Maintenance Servicesunmatched
  • Microsoft Excelunmatched
  • Microsoft Officeunmatched
  • Microsoft Outlookunmatched
  • Microsoft Wordunmatched
  • Multitaskingunmatched
  • OSHAunmatched
  • On Site Supportunmatched
  • Operationsunmatched
  • Organizational Skillsunmatched
  • Performance Analysisunmatched
  • Performance Metricsunmatched
  • Performance Reviewsunmatched
  • Presentation/Verbal Skillsunmatched
  • Problem Solving Skillsunmatched
  • Productivity Managementunmatched
  • Profit & Lossunmatched
  • Retail Managementunmatched
  • Revenue/Sales Reportingunmatched
  • Safety Complianceunmatched
  • Safety Trainingunmatched
  • Safety/Work Safetyunmatched
  • Sales Managementunmatched
  • Sales Supportunmatched
  • Staff Requirementsunmatched
  • Staff Trainingunmatched
  • Team Lead/Managerunmatched
  • Technical Writingunmatched
  • Time Managementunmatched
  • Training/Teachingunmatched
  • Vehicle Fleetsunmatched
  • Vision Planunmatched

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