What are the responsibilities and job description for the Shop Foreman/Dispatcher position at National Trailer Source?
JOB DESCRIPTION
National Trailer Source is hiring a Shop Foreman/Dispatcher at our location in Willis, TX. . We are seeking an individual with experience in RV or Marine service writing, technician work, and customer service. This individual must have a strong work ethic and be driven to deliver excellence to our customers.
We offer employees competitive pay, personal time off, health and dental insurance, a fun team-oriented work environment, and a generous employee discount program with our sister company NRS, which offers tack, feed, apparel, home décor, hats and much more!
Summary/Objective
As a Shop Foreman/Dispatcher for NTS they will plan, organize, lead and control the flow of service work through the service department in a professional, timely manner while ensuring quality repairs at a fair cost to the customer.
Responsibilities and Duties
- Implements and maintains an effective dispatch system.
- Schedules shop work to facilitate maximum productivity in accordance with dealership policy and the technician skill level required.
- Prioritizes and controls all comebacks to ensure proper and prompt attention.
- Ensures proper repair order documentation, i.e., complaint, cause and correction noted on every repair order with punch time for each operation.
- Reviews job status frequently, logging status and reporting any change in time or cost estimates to the appropriate service advisor.
- Maintains an organized and up-to-date repair log.
- Prepares estimates when required.
- Reviews hard copies of repair orders turned in by technicians to ensure that assigned work has been performed and the repair order has been completed properly.
- Advises parts manager and service manager of repetitive shortage so that corrective action can be taken.
- Maintains high customer satisfaction ratings
- Understands, keeps abreast of and complies with federal, state and local regulations, such as hazardous waste disposal, OSHA Right-to-Know etc.
- Assists with safety, housekeeping and OSHA Right-to-Know policies and procedures throughout the service department.
- Maintains a clean work area.
- Maintains a professional appearance.
- Other tasks as assigned.
Competencies
- Ability to effectively communicate verbally and in writing
- Ability to confront and resolve difficult customer service situations
- Demonstrated customer service skills
- Ability to read and comprehend written instructions and information
- Mechanically inclined
Benefits
We Offer:
- Salary: Based on experience
- PTO (Personal Time Off) or Vacation Pay
- Health insurance with optional Vision and Dental Plans
- Generous employee discount program with NRS Stores, Catalog , and Online Purchases (including tack, feed, apparel, home décor, boots, hats and much more)
- Fun/Team oriented work environment
Job Type: Full-time
Pay: $55,000.00 - $75,000.00 per year
Benefits:
- Dental insurance
- Employee discount
- Health insurance
- Paid time off
- Vision insurance
Schedule:
- Monday to Friday
- Weekends as needed
Education:
- High school or equivalent (Preferred)
Experience:
- Service Writing: 2 years (Required)
- RV/Marine Service: 2 years (Required)
- RV/Marine Technician: 5 years (Required)
License/Certification:
- Driver's License (Required)
Work Location: In person
Salary : $55,000 - $75,000