Service Writer

Service Writer

At Hunter Truck, our people are the heart of everything we do, and we're excited to grow our team! Since 1938, our family-owned Peterbilt dealership has built its reputation on integrity, teamwork, and outstanding service across Pennsylvania, West Virginia, New Jersey, New York, Vermont, and New Hampshire. If you're looking for a place where your ideas matter, your growth is encouraged, and your work truly makes an impact, you'll thrive here.

Come build your career with a team that invests in you from day one.

Position at a Glance

Location:

South Royalton, VT Position Type:
Full-Time

Schedule:

Monday through Friday, 8:00AM - 5:00PM Address: 402 Vermont Route 107, South Royalton, VT 05068 Pay: $23.00 - $34.00/hour - based on experience

The primary function of the Service Writer is to write up repair orders in a timely and efficient manner.

• Greets service customers, sell needed work, write repair orders, and estimate costs of repairs, as required.
• Answer the telephone for the service department assisting customers with their inquiries.
• Listens to customer's description of vehicle problem to determine possible solutions and work procedures.
• Advises the expected time the unit will be in the shop and immediately informs the customer of any delays incurred.
• Obtain authorization for any work above and beyond the original scope given to the customer, prior to beginning work on the vehicle.
• Open/Closes repair orders as needed to communicate the customer's complaint to the technician.
• Provide verbal instruction to technicians, when applicable.
• Review all repairs performed, and be prepared to discuss with the customer, in detail, the work done.
• Schedule future appointments when requested provided the work will not overtax the available technician.
• Ensures a clear understanding of the customer's financial responsibility to the repair order and what part of the total repair he will be expected to cover.
• Maintain satisfactory customer relations through expeditious, courteous, and fair handling of all service customer complaints.
• Administer warranty and policy adjustments in the best interest of the customer, dealership, and the OEM.
• Maintain a good working relationship of warranty offerings from all man manufacturers.
• Provide clear and concise information to assist the technician on the operation.
• Provide documented proof that the repair is warrantable by using all available tools needed to obtain the information (i.e. Web CatÒ, SirÒ, Cat Power NetÒ, etc.).
• Enter warranty repair order into the Warranty Management Database System (according to their policies) prior to sending to Warranty Central for processing.
• Edits the writing on the repair orders to short legible descriptions ensuring the customer understands what work was performed on his/her vehicle.
• Provides additional information for claims, when needed, to clarify what was done prior to sending to Warranty Central.
• Maintain a consistent Open Repair order balance established by management.
• Processes and reports the movement of all warranty parts as directed by Warranty Central. This includes the entry of parts returns information in the Warranty Management Database System.
• Understands and ensures compliance with manufacturer warranty and policy procedures.
• Refer customers who have questions about the work performed, additional maintenance or repairs, etc. to the service advisor or other appropriate individual.
• Handles customer complaints with integrity and poise and, when necessary, refers dissatisfied customers to the appropriate individuals for resolution.
• Provide clerical assistance to parts and service departments (making phone calls, filing, etc.).
• Provide additional assistance to other Service staff when needed.
• Attend training when requested.
• Receives cash, checks and credit card payments from customers; records amount received.
• Maintains and files repair orders and lists missing documents.
• Works with department manager to keep abreast of new products and services offered, their features and value, and any changes in price.
• Maintain a professional appearance.
• Keeps work area neat and…