What are the responsibilities and job description for the Body Shop Service Writer / Estimator position at Papé Jobs?
PAPE’ KENWORTH – FEDERAL WAY, WA
BODY SHOP SERVICE WRITER / ESTIMATOR:
Do you love working with a wide variety of people, building relationships with customers, and solving problems? Can you adapt to changing priorities and balance several projects at once? If so, we want to hear from you! Pape’ Kenworth, the premier medium and heavy-duty truck and equipment dealer in the West, is looking for a Service Writer / Estimator to join their team in Federal Way, WA.
At Pape’, you can count on us to heavily invest in your career through training, resources, and support. We want to see you grow your skill set and experience, and in turn, provide excellent compensation, work-life balance, and benefits for you and your family. Come join our team!
WHAT YOU’LL DO
As our Service Writer, you will ensure that all body shop work orders are opened, maintained, proofed, and closed in the most efficient way possible, all while ensuring you provide an excellent experience for our customers. Every day you will oversee body shop and warranty work orders, assist in shop workflow, check-in equipment for repair, and assist customers. To thrive in this role, you must love working in a team, be customer service focused, and have a winning attitude.
This team member will work Monday- Friday 8:00am – 4:00pm.
WHAT YOU NEED:
- Familiarity with Outlook, Word, Excel, and the ability to learn new computer programs.
- Excellent customer relations and communication skills.
- Ability to perform at a high level in a fast-paced and team-oriented environment.
- 2 years of experience in the heavy- duty trucking industry
- 2 years of experience working with insurance companies and as an estimator
- Mechanical aptitude is a plus.
Compensation: $24.94-36.16/hr (Depending on Experience)
Why work for Pape’:
- Competitive pay based on your skills, training, and experience level.
- Outstanding benefits including – 401(k) & Roth 401(k) Retirement Plans with Company Match; Medical, Dental, Vision and Prescription Insurance; Flexible Spending Accounts (Flex Plans); Life Insurance; Short- and Long-Term Disability Insurance; Employee Assistance Program; Online and Instructor-Led Training; Tuition Reimbursement for Training Programs.
- Progressive Vacation Plans, Sick Leave & Paid Holidays – Members receive 80 hours of vacation (First year is prorated for new hires based on start date), 1 hour of sick leave for every 40 hours worked, and 7 paid holidays each year. Papé vacation plans also have tiers based on your seniority, so as your seniority grows, your vacation time off does as well.
- Advancement – Pape’ is a dynamic, growth-oriented organization with a focus on promoting from within.
- Stability and reputation — Pape’ is a family-owned, fourth-generation company with over 160 locations, over 4,500 members and 85 plus years of experience. Pape’ is known for their stability, honesty and integrity.
- Equipment – We have the largest equipment inventory in the West and an unparalleled parts inventory!
- Employee impact – Enjoy an open-door policy where your voice will be heard and your opinions will matter.
- Training – You will be provided with training and mentoring to prepare you for your role and continued learning to grow your skills.
The Pape’ Group maintains a drug-free workplace and as such, requires candidates to successfully pass a pre-employment drug test.
Salary : $25 - $36
