What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant / Service Manager position at Cruise America, Inc.?
Cruise America is now hiring for an Assistant/Service Manager at our Everett Washington location. The Assistant / Service Manager assists in managing and directing all activities of the Service Department while ensuring customer satisfaction at the highest level through effective services and repairs. The Assistant Service Manager also takes on most responsibilities of the Manager in their absence to ensure the smooth operation of the department.
ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES include the following:
- Supervise the flow of vehicles within the service department.
- Ensure delivery of vehicles to customers on time.
- Supervise, manage and train the Technicians and Detail staff.
- Coordinate vehicle repairs with all outside service vendors.
- Review all non-revenue contracts daily to ensure vehicles are repaired in a timely manner.
- Continually locate additional area service vendors when applicable, to ensure chosen vendors are performing repairs both efficiently and at the best possible cost to the company.
- Perform general maintenance and PDI’s when needed.
- Maintain accurate inventory and process orders when needed.
- Maintain an organized service area.
- Work with the manager to set and enforce work priority.
- Inform and educate customers of vehicle inspection findings.
- Educate and explain service to customers when needed.
- Perform a variety of tasks related to Facility Maintenance.
- Assist Manager with operational duties.
- Perform Manager responsibilities in their absence.
- Deliver excellent customer service.
- Other duties as assigned.
COMPETENCIES
To perform the job successfully, an individual should demonstrate the following competencies:
- Continuous Learning - Assesses own strengths and weaknesses; seeks feedback to improve performance; shares expertise with others.
- Job Knowledge - Competent in required job skills and knowledge; keeps abreast of current developments; requires minimal supervision.
- Customer Service - Manages difficult or emotional customer situations; responds promptly to customer needs; solicits customer feedback to improve service; responds to requests for service and assistance; meets commitments.
- Attention to Detail – Recognizes that even small inaccuracies add up quickly. Demonstrates willingness to take time necessary to follow instructions precisely.
- Communications – Exhibits superior oral and written communication skills in English. Is able to clearly convey information to customers and staff. Exhibits good listening and comprehension.
- Leadership - Exhibits confidence in self and others; inspires and motivates others to perform well.
- Managing People - Includes staff in planning, decision-making, facilitating and process improvement; takes responsibility for subordinates' activities; makes self available to staff; improves processes, products and services.
- Teamwork - Gives and welcomes feedback; supports everyone's efforts to succeed.
- Quality Management - Demonstrates accuracy and thoroughness.
- Ethics - Works with integrity and principles; upholds organizational values.
- Adaptability - Able to deal with frequent change, delays, or unexpected events.
- Dependability - Commits to long hours of work when necessary to reach goals. This may include nights and weekends.
- Professional appearance - displays good personal grooming and adherence to company protocol.
- Attentiveness - Ability to remain alert and focused in the work environment. Ability to work effectively with all co-workers.
QUALIFICATIONS
To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to perform each essential duty satisfactorily. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill, and/or ability required:
Complete pre-employment background check and drug screen (screenings do not test for marijuana) within seven (7) days of employment
Education and/or Experience
High School or equivalent diploma required. Ability to type with speed and accuracy and proficiency in Microsoft Office products (Access, Excel, Word) is required.
Physical Demands
While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit, stand, walk, talk or hear and use hands to handle, feel, turn, twist, or type. The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to 50 pounds. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision and ability to adjust focus.
Work Environment
The working conditions are normal for a retail environment. Work may require travel, overnight travel and weekend or evening work.
Acknowledgements
This is not necessarily an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, skills, duties, requirements, efforts, or working conditions associated with the job. While this is intended to be an accurate reflection of the current job, management reserves the right to revise the job or to require that other or different tasks be performed when circumstances change, i.e., emergencies, changes in personnel, workload, rush jobs, or technological developments.
It is the Company’s intent that this Job Description comply with all applicable local and state laws and regulations. Cruise America will not enforce any portion of this Job Description to the extent that it conflicts with any local or state laws or regulations.
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**Cruise America is proud to be employee owned. We believe our employees should share in the success of our company in a tangible way. That's why we created an Employee Stock Ownership Plan ("ESOP"). Participating in the ESOP program means employees are part owners of the company and benefit financially from a job well done. In this way, there is a direct incentive for employees to work hard and take pride in what they do. Cruise America's ESOP never involves contributions from the employees; all contributions are entirely made by the company.
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $70,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- 401(k)
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Flexible schedule
- Health insurance
- Life insurance
- Paid time off
- Retirement plan
- Vision insurance
Shift:
- Day shift
Work Days:
- Every weekend
- Monday to Friday
People with a criminal record are encouraged to apply
Application Question(s):
- Rate your mechanical knowledge on a scale of 1-10. 1 being basic knowledge of a hammer 10 being able to rebuild an engine.
Experience:
- Supervising: 1 year (Required)
- Vehicle maintenance: 1 year (Preferred)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $70,000