Service Advisor / Writer Job at Fedsig in Oakland

Position Summary :

The Service Administrator is responsible for facilitating strong customer relationships, demonstrating excellent communication skills, and supporting and executing on the day-to-day service administration requirements of the service department. This position will be a front-line representative of the service department, interacting with both customers and internal stakeholders, completing thorough walk-around inspections of equipment, promoting and upselling services, keeping customers updated on the status of equipment, and ensuring an overall positive customer experience. This position will report to the Service Manager.

Main Responsibilities :

• Capture and document customer’s equipment issues accurately and verify customer information, obtaining authorization to complete work by the customer.
• Create repair orders in the business system, create repair order files, and secure service input cards with customer signatures in standardized repair order jackets.
• Notify Shop Foreman of incoming work, repair order status, and make updates in the business system.
• Conduct daily walkarounds of the yard to get visual confirmation of equipment status.
• Communicate customer updates with the service team accordingly.
• Contact customers regarding any changes in the estimate, explain cost and time requirements in detail, and obtain customer authorization before any additional repairs are performed.
• Handle telephone inquiries from customers regarding inbound work and work in process.
• Close work orders in a timely manner in alignment with department processes.
• Collaborate with internal departments as required to ensure an optimal customer experience.

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Benefits :

Since 1969, Standard Equipment has provided environmental equipment solutions for companies and municipalities, providing the finest new and custom rebuilt trucks, equipment, parts, accessories, service, and support. By constantly putting our customers first and building customized environmental equipment solutions for every situation, we have built a reputation of excellence.

Standard Equipment is a subsidiary of Federal Signal Corporation.

If you are looking for a new opportunity, then we welcome your application. We encourage applications from all qualified persons; however, only those who are being considered for the position will be contacted.

If you are contacted for an interview and require any accommodation, please notify HR in advance and we will provide applicable accommodation.

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